'Jodhaa Akbar' scheduled to release on Feb 15
MIL/Agencies/INI, Jan 10, 2008. IR Summary
Mumbai, India: January 10, 2008 – IR Summary - The long awaited movie ‘Jodha Akbar’ of Ashutosh Gowarikar starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is scheduled to be released worldwide release on February 15, as per the latest change in releasing date.
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar said that the delay in the theatrical release of his film was not due to any actor or technician associated with it but due to the reason that movie was such that it took more time than their calculations.
''The sheer magnitude and canvas of the movie was such that it took more time than expected and later my back gave in,'' Gowarikar said at the star studded music launch of the film here on Wednesday night.
It was reported in a section of media that the delay was caused due to Aishwarya's wish that her first release after marriage should be Ram Gopal Varma's 'Sarkar Raj' where she will be seen opposite her husband Abhishek Bachchan and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan. This was not the reason as assumed by the media.
Ashutosh Gowarikar paid rich tributes to his lead cast Hrithik, Aishwarya and the entire team by calling them 'warriors'. He said,
''Hrithik and Ash are not only the finest actors but also very flexible having put up brilliant performances despite all odds.''
Amitabh Bachchan shall be giving his voice as he gave in Lagaan and it shall take a few days more to complee the process of recording his voice, hence delay.
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Hrithik and Aishwarya described the experience of being associated with such a mammoth project as 'fulfilling'. The charismatic duo was last seen in 2006's runaway hit 'Dhoom 2'.
Ash said, ''Jodhaa Akbar is a completely different genre. It is always a pleasure working with Hrithik.''
The music was lauched by Jaipur Royals Maharaja Bhawani Singh and Maharani Padmini Devi, descendents of Princess Jodhaa of Amer royal family. Speaking on the occasion, Maharani Padmini Devi said that Ashutosh has been authentic and particular about Rajput's history.
''He has involved us in this project from the start of the concept. Our alliance with the Moghuls gave secularism to the society,'' she added.
Lyricist Javed Akhtar said a film like 'Jodhaa Akbar' was required in present times. ''We all know about Akbar vaguely. When Europe had not heard about secularism 500 years ago, here was an Emperor who preached and practiced it. He was a symbol of Indian ethos. It is significant that Jodhaa never converted to Islam,'' he added.
UTV CEO Ronnie Screwvala who has co-produced the film with Ashutosh said it is for the first time that a film of this canvas has been visualised. ''Such a film has not been seen for a very long time,'' he said.
Punam S Sinha, wife of actor-MP Shatrughan Sinha who plays Akbar's mother in the film said she was happy to be back in front of the camera after several decades. Punam, Sonu Sood, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and other actors were present on the occasion.
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