‘Jodhaa Akbar’ and Hrithik Roshan Wins Award in Russia

Ashutosh Gowariker’s masterwork Jodhaa Akbar has not only captured the hearts of audiences in India but has also won accolades internationally.

Jodhaa Akbar has won the prestigious Grand Pix award at Golden Minbar, the Film Festival for Muslim Cinema which is held at Kazan, Russia. The lead actor, Hrithik Roshan, was awarded with the Best Actor award for his magnificent performance as Emperor Akbar in this blockbuster.

The movie shared the Best Film honors with an Iranian film, “M for Mother”. The films were selected by the Jury in the Official Selection consisting of 35 films in Competition (10 Full length feature film, 12 Short length feature films and 13 Documentary films).

“This is wonderful! I am overwhelmed with this news. It is an honor not only for me and my co producer Ronnie Screwvala, but for the entire team of Jodhaa Akbar. And I would like to thank the Jury for it. I am especially happy and proud that Hrithik won the Best Actor.

His portrayal of Akbar is a magnificent one, full of nuances and detailing which is very rarely seen on screen. I would also like to thank the Organizers for including Jodhaa Akbar in The International Film Festival of Muslim Cinema Golden Minbar”, said a very honored and grateful Ashutosh Gowariker.

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‘Jodhaa Akbar’ screening in Uttar Pradesh to continue

The Supreme Court Friday gave a fresh lease of life to controversial film “Jodhaa Akbar” in Uttar Pradesh, extending its permission to screen the film in the state.

The apex court had on March 4 lifted the ban on the screening of “Jodhaa Akbar” across the country till March 14.

Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan Friday maintained that the film should continue to be screened.

On March 1, the principal secretary of the Uttar Pradesh government, exercising his powers under Section 6 of UP Cinema (Regulation) Act, 1955, imposed restrictions on screening the film across the state.

“Jodhaa Akbar”, based on Mughal emperor Akbar and his marriage to Rajput princess Jodha Bai, has been facing protests in several states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand.

‘Jodhaa Akbar’ screening in Uttar Pradesh to continue

Rahman works his magic again in ‘Jodhaa-Akbar’

Film: “Jodhaa-Akbar”; Music Director: A.R. Rahman; Lyricist: Javed Akhtar; Singers: A.R. Rahman, Bela Shende, Mohammad Aslam, Bonnie Chakraborty, Javed Ali, Madhushree, Sonu Nigam; Ratings: ***1/2

This man works wonders, album after album, and never fails to disappoint listeners. Music maestro A.R. Rahman has done it again. He returns after “Guru” to compose the soundtrack of “Jodhaa-Akbar” that has already been showered with praises.

Packed with two instrumental numbers and five tracks, “Jodhaa-Akbar” has the makings of a hit.

Elaborate arrangements include the trumpets and the drums in “Azeem O Shaan Shehenshah”. It is a wonderful composition and Mohammad Aslam and Bonnie Chakraborty, who have sung it, have done justice to the song. Lyrics by Javed Akhtar are up to the mark.

Sonu Nigam and Madhushree render a romantic piece titled “In lamhon ke daaman mein” that initially seems like any other track until it picks up pace. Javed Akhtar pens noteworthy lyrics while Rahman’s music keeps the standard you expect from the maestro himself.

Scoop On Gowarkar's Akbar Jodha

Ashutosh Gowarikar‘s Akbar Jodha is one of the most highly anticipated movies in Bollywood and the shooting for this historical epic has already commenced. For the uninitiated the movie revolves around the relationship between Mughal king Akbar, played by Hrithik Roshan and his Rajput wife, Jodha Bhai, played by Aishwarya Rai. The marriage was initially a political move but it didn’t take long for the mighty Mughal King to fall in love with his Rajput princess who resented him deeply and harbored feelings of mistrust!
According to the grapevine this UTV production has 12 songs by A.R. Rahman and Gowarikar to lend authenticity to his movie has hired a team of scholars and historians from New Delhi, Lucknow, Agra and Jaipur. So looks like after giving us gems like Lagaan and Swades Asutosh is all set to enthrall us again.

Shatrugan Sinha's wife in JODHA-AKBAR?

The latest about JODHA-AKBAR is that Shatrugan Sinha's wife, Punam Sinha has been offered a substantial role in the film. She informed a tabloid that she wasn't dying for a role. However if something worthwhile comes her way, she wouldn't mind doing it. She didn't divulge any details about JODHA-AKBAR. Incidentally Ashutosh Gowarikar has also finalized the villain in the film. The film was delayed due to the long ongoing hunt for a villain.
Coming back to Punam, she has produced MERA DIL LEKE DEKHO that released today. She also recently made an appearance on Zee's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. She is a tad nervous about the film but says that her production house will gradually make films with big stars. Her son Luv will be launched in her next film while other kid Kush is presently assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali.