# Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

> A fiery Rajput princess and a powerful Mughal emperor transform a strategic marriage into an expansive love story shaped by empire, faith, and tolerance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8267

## Facts

- Runtime: 213 min
- Genres: Romance, History, Drama
- Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
- Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Suhasini Mulay, Raza Murad, Poonam Sinha, Rajesh Vivek
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449994/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: passionate, majestic, earnest, cinematic date night, bollywood film night

## Synopsis

A passionate love story unfolds against the backdrop of a powerful empire and cultural clash.

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