The scene has her torn between fearing Akbar's violence and respecting his passionate love for justice. In a fit of rage, Akbar has Adham executed by throwing him down from the palace roof, unaware of Jodhaa watching. The emperor's foster brother Adham Khan, the son of Akbar's nurse and nanny, Maham- Anga, murders Akbar's prime minister Atgah Khan to prevent his own war crimes from being exposed. The initial progress Akbar is making to win his wife's heart is thwarted by a tragedy. He assures Jodhaa that they will let things fall into place. After their marriage, Jodhaa acts reluctant with Akbar and they do not consummate their marriage. To her surprise, Akbar agrees to all her demands, having received spiritual illumination.

Jodhaa demands a meeting with Akbar and demands to keep her Hindu religion after marriage, and that a temple be built for her to continue her faith, with the intention of having the emperor call off the wedding. She writes a letter to Sujamal, entreating him to come rescue her from the marriage, but doesn't send it. Jodhaa resents being reduced to a political pawn as she wants to marry Ratan Singh.

But, this breaks the alliance of Raja Bharmal with the other kings of Rajputana, including Rana Uday Singh. Akbar agrees, as it would bring forward a long lasting peace between the Mughals and Rajputs. Raja Bharmal makes a peace offering to Akbar, proposing to strengthen relations by his daughter's marriage to the emperor himself. Sujamal, who is deprived of his rightful throne, angrily leaves the kingdom to join Sharifuddin Hussain, Akbar's brother-in-law, who has his own ambition of becoming emperor. Raja Bharmal announces that his son Bhagwant Das would be his heir and Sujamal ( Sonu Sood), Jodhaa's cousin, whom she wants to be the king's heir instead of Bhagwant Das, will have to work under him. Jodhaa ( Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), the daughter of Raja Bharmal ( Kulbhushan Kharbanda) of Amer, is betrothed to Rajkumar Ratan Singh of Ajabgarh. Years later, after another battle, the now adult Akbar ( Hrithik Roshan) defies Bairam Khan for the first time, deciding that mercy, respect and diplomacy will be his way of gaining influence. ( November 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Īn underage future ruler of the Mughal empire is taught by Bairam Khan to rule mercilessly, killing defeated opponents after a battle. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise.

This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. The film won the Audience Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the São Paulo International Film Festival, two awards at the Golden Minbar International Film Festival, seven Star Screen Awards, five Filmfare Awards and two National Film Awards, in addition to two nominations at the 3rd Asian Film Awards. Upon release, it was a critical and commercial success. įilming began at Karjat and the film was released on 15 February 2008. Rahman composed the musical score and it was also a musical hit. Set in the 16th century, the film centers on the romance between the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar ( Hrithik) and the Princess Jodhaa Bai ( Aishwarya) who becomes his wife, on a marriage of convenience. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, with Sonu Sood, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Ila Arun in supporting roles. Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian epic historical drama film co-written, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

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