Jodhaa Akbar - Wonderful

Went to watch Jodhaa Akbar this weekend, and boy am I glad I did! Before going to the movie, this time I made sure I didnt read any reviews....now-a-days reading a reivew is like reading the whole script....no fun! Even then I had loads of expectations - first its a ashuthosh movie....after watching lagaan and swades, i wont expect anything less than spectacular. second, a very good cast (read as hrithik ;)] and crew r involved...performance should be good. third (rather should be first hmmmm.....) arrahman music......pure ecstasy what more can i say?

And what I got in Jodhaa Akbar was a lot more than I expected. Wonderfully directed story, superb - heart warming performance and exceptional music. Its like everything good fell into place.

I especially was blown away by hrithik's look and mannerism....felt like I was actually looking at a king. Some actors just fit into any role with easy....that's why they r special. Apart from drooling over hrithik's good looks, I also loved his acting. My fav scene is one where hrithik gets up and joins the sufi dancers (khwaja mere khwaja) - something totally mesmerizing abt that scene...with all that sufi music and good acting.

Ashuthosh didnt fail to deliver too. The scenes between akbar and jodhaa during the courtship after marriage are very well done....the naughtiness and passion is well potrayed. He has chosen his characters well...I cant dare imagine anyone else as akbar or jodhaa. Though ila arun rocked as maham anga...i would have liked to see shabana azmi or kiran kher in that role. Sonu sood was also a good choice for sujamal.

ARR's music...well what can I say that hasnt been told before...nothing. Rehman is a magician, a genius. His music is soul stirring....totally soothing. I have been listening to the songs over and over again for the past week...and havent yet got bored. Fav would be khwaja mere khawaja instrumental and then In Lamho ke daman mein.

Ok with all this good things to say, let me also add some points I didnt like....the gory war scenes with elephant's on rampage (i know it was needed for the story, but still...) and sometimes the pace of the story went slow. Otherwise a very good watch.