

The film's joint producers UTV Motion Pictures meanwhile said issues related to revenue sharing had also been resolved. Ashutosh Gowarikers film Jodhaa Akbar is considered one of the epic films, for its larger-than-life images, cinematography and splendid visuals. He also denied that any of the groups opposing the film's release in Rajasthan had contacted him and said he had made no attempts to do so either. "If the subject appeals me, I will not hesitate to make a film based on history," Gowarikar said. I will also like to point out that the Rajput pride has been left intact in the movie," Gowarikar said.Īsked if the controversy would boost box office sales, he said on the contrary it could create doubts in the minds of audiences regarding authencity. "If someone has been hurt or is upset because of 'Jodhaa Akbar', then I would like to apologise. The controversy that accompanied the release of Jodhaa Akbar (2008) in Indian film theaters highlights the extent to which the terms of the debate in discourses of HinduMuslim relations are. He said there were "many books" which showed that Mughal emperor Akbar was married to a Rajput princess named Jodhabai. The beautiful and fiery daughter of King Bharmal of Amer, Jodhaa gets betrothed to another Rajput king and her dowry was her fathers crown, which will pass to that Rajput king, after his death. The district administration imposed a ban on the screening of Jodhaa-Akbar here, following protests by members of the Rajput community who alleged that historical facts had been distorted in the film. The director of Oscar-nominated 'Lagaan' and critically acclaimed 'Swades' also refuted allegations that the film was historically inaccurate. Critical Analysis of the film Jodha Akbar Jodhaa Akbar is a sixteenth century love story about a political marriage of convenience between a Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodhaa. He however claimed the film had left the "Rajput pride intact".

Mumbai, Feb 16 (PTI) Director Ashutosh Gowarikar, whose opulent take on the golden era of the Mughal empire 'Jodhaa Akbar' has drawn the ire of Rajputs, today said he is willing to apologise to them if he has hurt their sentiments.
