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Jodha Akbar - one sneek peek to a saga

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The movie is like a dream rendered in motion. Its a beautiful caricature of the history - the simple quotient that it may not be history doesnt bother you at all. The simplist approach of the narration makes you finally believe that this itself may be history. Its not only a beautiful renediction of the story but the actors charisma also speaks volumes. No other actors could have footed this bill and done as much justice, as they both the leads did. And not only them the supporting cast was equally well polished and groomed. Its a long movie, but still that doesnt bother one also as it never lets you fall apart. Ashutosh magnificantly transports one to battlefield, where the young Akbar is shown to grow up, among betrayals and insecurities, parallely showcasing the journey to his mind, his heart, his soul, his court and jodha's chamber. The chemistry between the two is awesome as they beautifully narrate a few moments so beautifully with their eyes. Akbar's taste of the art fo