I think Ashutosh Gowariker has done a fantastic job. The way the olden times, the wars, the kings, the queens have been portrayed, it does set you thinking. It puts forth a question in your mind, ‘Is this the way people used to live in the olden times?’ I specially liked the war scenes, kings fighting with swords, elephants killing people. Not that I like people getting hurt, but maybe this is what happened during wars. Though the jewelry and costumes of the characters were very beautiful, still I feel that’s quite a secondary thing. But yes, to those it appeals, why not get entertained.
Jodhaa Akbar being surrounded by controversies, in my opinion is controversial itself. Nobody would deliberately want to distort historical facts. Even if Jodhaa was not Akbar’s wife, will just a change in the names of the characters bring peace to this issue? Moreover, there are hundreds of versions of this tale. This movie was just one of the versions. I completely understand the sentiments of the Rajputs, but why not look at what is good about a film that is meant for sheer entertainment, rather than hunting for issues to fight about. Isn’t there already enough to worry about?
Jodhaa Akbar being surrounded by controversies, in my opinion is controversial itself. Nobody would deliberately want to distort historical facts. Even if Jodhaa was not Akbar’s wife, will just a change in the names of the characters bring peace to this issue? Moreover, there are hundreds of versions of this tale. This movie was just one of the versions. I completely understand the sentiments of the Rajputs, but why not look at what is good about a film that is meant for sheer entertainment, rather than hunting for issues to fight about. Isn’t there already enough to worry about?
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