I happened to experience an historic revival this weekend. And, this was after watching the most awaited movie of the year 2008, 'Jodhaa Akbar', an untold love story of a Mughal Emperor and a Rajput Princess. Admist all the speculations cropping up in the country with reference to the name of the Rajput princess, the film has started off fairly well, with a rating of 4 on 5 by the viewers.
Keeping aside the controversy for a while, let me give you a brief review of this retold historic epic. Ashutosh's niche for the recital of historic events seems to have reflected again, which has paid off. The perfectionism which he looks for, right from the minutest thing is quite impressive. The locations and the backdrop brings a real sight to the viewers, hats off to the camera-man and the location director.
The dialogue writer seems to have done his home-work quite well and the extensive usage of 'Urdu' verbose eg. 'Alampanah' meaning 'King' and 'Muhaf' meaning 'Forgive' might sound a little strange in the beginning, but brings a huge impact as the 3 hour 25 mins saga moves on.
The cast choice could have been better, since Aishwarya fails to portray the courageous and the rebellious Princess as told in the story and Hrithik trying his best to woo his lady-love by showing of his biceps and torso instead of portraying the 'Romantic' side of the Emperor. The plots by 'Maha Manga' played by 'Ila Arun' (not sure if this character existed in the real epic) was more like a 'K' serial Saas plotting against her Bahu, bringing in a very commercial aspect, which I felt was a waste of time.
The jewellery designed by Tanishq brings in the essence of the jewellery previously designed for Rani in the movie 'Paheli', nothing very new.
The musical score by A.R. Rehman is not that impressive when compared to the real 'Rehman' scores in the past. Except for 'Jashn-E-Bahaara', rest of them lacks the soul that one expects from 'Rehman' music.
On the whole, the attempt of bringing to light the never told love tale was partly successful and my final verdict would be 2.5 on 5.
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Vinnu,
this is the first time I saw your blog. I never know that you have such great writing skills.
Thnx for the compliments but may I know who is tis??
If alampanah and muhaf words seem strange to you, that means you have very little interest in Urdu and even Mughal emperors.. These are the simplest words used in that era( what ever is known to history) Words like Takhliya are a bit strange words....
AlamPanah translated means one who has given refuge to the universe... So, thats the beauty of Indian languages....
Also you are from one of my favorite cities.. I Love hyderabad.
It sure was a lil strange to me in the beginning coz I havn't really come across many ppl in Hyd speaking authentic Urdu ... but yes, as progressing with the film it kinna grew on me .... :)
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