Ashutosh’s Love Story
After the success story of his last project Swades, Ashutosh Gowariker is indulging in a love story involving the romantic life of Emperor Akbar and his queen Jodha Bai. The idea was there during the making of his super hit Lagaan, but it took a long time coming pending extensive research on the subject. Haider Ali is assisting the director with the research work. The movie, Jodha Akbar, will be Ashutosh’s maiden attempt at making a love story. Ashutosh clarifies that it is a modern film set in historical times and not a period movie. He is keen on maintaining the authenticity of Akbar’s character, hence the need for careful research. Ashutosh had Hrithik in mind who will fit in the bill as a warrior with his superb physique, and the beautiful Ashwarya Rai as Jodha Bai. Having seen Hrithik’s performance with the sword as a martial artist in Krrish, we are sure that he will do justice to his sword swinging talent in Jodha Akbar too.