Saturday, March 01, 2008

Jodhaa Akbar


How much can one falsify facts and still try to sell a story as a piece of (Indian) history? I am no historian, but it doesn't need one to see through the mega distortion of it in the movie and I am not talking about the controversy doing rounds in India about Jodha's real name. The garble extends even to the culture and customs of the time.

The movie fails on almost all accounts - weak storyline, mediocre acting, average direction and poor research (I am happy they got the name Akbar right). Full marks to the sets, locations, photography and costumes - if that can keep you awake for 223 minutes, go for it....zzz....

1 comment:

Unknown said...

hmmmmm...... i wud say 'freedom of expression' has been freely used in this case..........