Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

Jodhaa Akbar: Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. With Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Poonam Sinha. A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodha.

“This is my favorite Indian production of all time. The sweep beauty of historical filming locations transports the viewer to another time. Akbaru0026#39;s unification of India and the peaceful coexistence of two religions under his rule is inspiring and much needed in these troubled times. (not historically accurate but it is a movie after all)u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOverlying palace intrigue and low budget battle scenes is the love story between the emperor and his beautiful and strong willed Hindu queen. Three and a half hours went by in a flash, even on repeated viewings.”