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The story that has to be told between the legendary emperor and the queen
Gina 2022-03-22 09:02:53
In the 16th century, he was a Mughal emperor, who pioneered the territory in his life, and was shrewd and tolerant; while she was the princess of the Rajput tribe, a sensual woman who was not willing to be reduced to a chess piece. For him, after possessing vast land and supreme rights, he must face a new journey - to win her heart, who has deep resentment and extreme prejudice... The film reflects the Mughal dynasty The love, politics, religion, and court struggles between the third-generation monarch Akaba and his wife, Qiao Daha, are not only magnificent in the war scenes, but also euphemistically and beautifully portrayed in love. Got pretty good results.
Extended Reading
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Todar Mal: [DVD English subtitles by Nasreen Munni Kabir]
[Akbar and Jodhaa, in private argument]
Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar: I don't understand?
Jodhaa Bai: No, you don't! You know how to wage war and conquer. But do not know how to rule.
Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar: [confused] What did you say?
Jodhaa Bai: That you have only conquered me, but not won my heart yet... you should have at least tried to know what really happened. But the truth is that you are far removed from reality. You do not know how to win hearts. To do that, you need to look into their minds, discover their little pleasures and sorrows. And win their trust. Be one with their heartbeat! And the day you will succeed in doing that, you will rule my heart.
[2nd scene later, Akbar visits Agra Bazaar disguised as a commoner, accompanied only by two trusted court ministers, Todar Mal and Mahesh Das]
Todar Mal: Your Majesty, why are you doing this? Roaming in the bazaar without guards is dangerous.
Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar: Don't worry. No one will recognize me. I'm doing it since there's a difference between conquering and ruling. To win the hearts of people, one must look into their minds.