‘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.