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| developer = [[Ekta Kapoor]]
| director = [[Santram Varma]]<br />Ranjan Singh<br />Vicky Chauhan<br />Arshad Yunus Khan Kadar Kazi(kk)
| director = [[Santram Varma]]<br />Ranjan Singh<br />Vicky Chauhan<br />Arshad Yunus Khan Kadar Kazi(kk)
| writer = '''Research, Lyrics and Consultant'''<br /> Dr. Bodhisattva <br /> '''Story and Screenplay''' <br /> R M Joshi <br /> Anil Nagpal <br /> Binita Desai <br /> Manish Paliwal <br /> Kirtida Gautam <br /> Neha Singh <br /> Mayuri Roy Chaudhary<br /> Sahil Dogra <br /> Koel Chaudhuri <br /> '''Dialogues'''<br />Dheeraj Sarna
| screenplay = R M Joshi <br /> Anil Nagpal <br /> Binita Desai <br /> Manish Paliwal <br /> Kirtida Gautam <br /> Neha Singh <br /> Mayuri Roy Chaudhary<br /> Sahil Dogra <br /> Koel Chaudhuri <br /> '''Dialogues'''<br />Dheeraj Sarna
| creative_director = Shaalu<br /> Kadar kazi(kk)
| creative_director = Shaalu<br /> Kadar kazi(kk)
| starring = [[Rajat Tokas]]<br />[[Paridhi Sharma]]
| starring = [[Rajat Tokas]]<br />[[Paridhi Sharma]]
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'''''Jodha Akbar''''' is an Indian [[Historical drama]] television series that aired from 18 June 2013 to 7 August 2015 on [[Zee TV]], also digitally available on [[ZEE5]]. The show was produced by [[Ekta Kapoor]] under [[Balaji Telefilms]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k13/Balaji_Telefilms_special.php%3famp|title=Jodha Akbar: Ekta Kapoor's & Zee TV's historical romance|website=Indian Television|access-date=19 January 2021}}</ref> Starring [[Rajat Tokas]] and [[Paridhi Sharma]], critics have praised the series for its acting performances, scope, soundtrack and production values.<ref>[https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/review-zee-tvs-jodha-akbar Review: Zee TV's Jodha Akbar]</ref> It replaced [[Rab Se Sohna Isshq]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-06-12 |title=Rab Se Sona Ishq axed for Jodha Akbar on Zee TV |url=https://newsroomnewsindia.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/rab-se-sona-ishq-axed-for-jodha-akbar-on-zee-tv/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=Newsroom India |language=en}}</ref> and was replaced by [[Tashan-e-Ishq]] in its timeslot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baddhan |first=Raj |date=2015-07-17 |title='Tashan-e-Ishq' to replace 'Jodha Akbar' on ZEE TV |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/tashan-e-ishq-to-replace-jodha-akbar-on-zee-tv/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''''Jodha Akbar''''' is an Indian [[historical drama]] television series that aired from 18 June 2013 to 7 August 2015 on [[Zee TV]], also digitally available on [[ZEE5]]. The show was produced by [[Ekta Kapoor]] under [[Balaji Telefilms]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k13/Balaji_Telefilms_special.php%3famp|title=Jodha Akbar: Ekta Kapoor's & Zee TV's historical romance|website=Indian Television|access-date=19 January 2021}}</ref> Starring [[Rajat Tokas]] and [[Paridhi Sharma]], critics have praised the series for its acting performances, scope, soundtrack and production values.<ref>[https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/review-zee-tvs-jodha-akbar Review: Zee TV's Jodha Akbar]</ref> It replaced [[Rab Se Sohna Isshq]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-06-12 |title=Rab Se Sona Ishq axed for Jodha Akbar on Zee TV |url=https://newsroomnewsindia.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/rab-se-sona-ishq-axed-for-jodha-akbar-on-zee-tv/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=Newsroom India |language=en}}</ref> and was replaced by ''[[Tashan-e-Ishq]]'' in its timeslot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baddhan |first=Raj |date=2015-07-17 |title='Tashan-e-Ishq' to replace 'Jodha Akbar' on ZEE TV |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/tashan-e-ishq-to-replace-jodha-akbar-on-zee-tv/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=BizAsia {{!}} Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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Jalaluddin Mohammad, a fearless warrior, son of Emperor Humayun and Hameeda Bano Begum, became the Emperor of the Mughal dynasty at a very young age. He is under the influence of his regent Bairam Khan, and his foster mother Maham Anga. Bairam Khan trains Jalal to be a ruthless ruler and control his kingdom through terror and fear. Jalal, following Bairam Khan's ideals becomes heartless and fearsome but a fair and religious ruler, whom the people dislike. He wants to conquer the entire Hindustaan and eyes the golden Rajputana. Whereas Jodha Bai, princess of Amer, daughter of Raja Bharmal and Rani Mainavati, is a kind and intelligent young girl, who believes in ruling people's hearts and that rule is spread by love and togetherness, not by force.
Jalaluddin Mohammad, a warrior, son of Emperor Humayun and Hameeda Bano Begum, became the Emperor of the Mughal dynasty at a very young age. He is under the influence of his regent Bairam Khan and his foster mother Maham Anga. Khan trains Jalal to be a ruthless ruler and control his kingdom through terror and fear. Jalal becomes heartless and fearsome but a fair and religious ruler whom the people dislike. He wants to conquer the entire Hindustaan and eyes the golden Rajputana. Jodha Bai, princess of Amer, daughter of Raja Bharmal and Rani Mainavati, is a kind and intelligent young girl who believes that rule is spread by love and togetherness, not by force.


Once when Jodha was at a temple to offer prayers on her birthday, along with Moti Bai, her friend and aid, a band of mughal soldiers enter the temple to loot the jewellery adorned on the Goddess. When Moti Bai tries to stop them, they try to molest her. Angered at this, Jodha pledges to destroy Jalal and present his head before the Goddess. Later, Moti Bai, embarrassed by the turn of events, decides to commit suicide, but Jodha prevents her but the incident makes Jodha even more vengeful.
When Jodha is at a temple to offer prayers on her birthday, along with Moti Bai, her friend, a band of mughal soldiers enter the temple to loot the jewellery on the goddess. When Moti tries to stop them, they try to molest her. Angered, Jodha pledges to destroy Jalal and present his head before the goddess. Later, Moti, embarrassed by the turn of events, decides to commit suicide, but Jodha prevents her.


Meanwhile Jalal with the help of Sujamal, attacks Amer and wins the battle. He demands high monthly taxes from Amer by keeping Jodha's brothers as hostage. Later, when Sharifuddin keeps increasing his demands, King Bharmal's friend suggests him to meet Jalal for a negotiation. During the meeting, Bharmal's friend advices Jalal and Bharmal to get married Jodha to Jalal. When Jodha gets to know about her marriage with Jalal, she disagrees and tries to suicide by poison but after much persuasion agrees to it for Amer's safety. She put two conditions in front of him which allowed her to remain a Hindu after her marriage and carry the statue of Krishna with her to Agra. Jalal, amused by her conditions, agreed to it despite the protests of his courtiers and advisors, as he wanted to humiliate her in return of her insults. After Jodha and Jalal's marriage, Jodha maintains her distance harboring pure resentment and hatred for him. Later, Jalal's favorite wife and childhood friend, Rukaiya gets pregnant with Jalal's baby. The whole kingdom rejoices at the thought of an heir, but the happiness is short lived as Maham Anga laces poison in a drink which was given to Rukaiya leading to a miscarriage. Maham Anga frames Jodha and her family for the death of Rukaiya's unborn child, but Jodha is proved innocent. Jalal accepts his mistake and feels guilty for doubting Jodha. He gives Jodha freedom to divorce him and head back to Amer if she wishes. Jodha accepts this favour but her mother refuses to take her to Amer as a divorcee. Heartbroken, Jodha tries to commit suicide but Jalal saves her. The story takes a turn as Jalal develops sympathy towards Jodha. He realizes how lonely Jodha has become and feels sad for her. He starts spending more time with her and they both realise that he have a lot in common despite their different outlook on feelings. Jodha begins to see beneath Jalal's surface and realizes he actually means well for his people and kingdom. She understands that he has only been wrongly directed due to the people who influenced his life since he was a child which lead him to be a cold and heartless ruler. But she also saw that change was possible.
Meanwhile, Jalal, with the help of Sujamal, attacks Amer and wins the battle. He demands high monthly taxes from Amer by keeping Jodha's brothers as hostage. Later, when Sharifuddin keeps increasing his demands, King Bharmal's friend suggests that he meet Jalal to negotiate. During the meeting, Bharmal's friend advises to marry Jodha to Jalal. Jodha disagrees and tries to poison herself but after much persuasion agrees to the marriage for Amer's safety, but with two conditions: to remain a Hindu after her marriage and carry the statue of Krishna with her to Agra. Jalal agrees despite the protests of his courtiers and advisors, as he wants to humiliate her in return of her insults. After the marriage, Jodha maintains her distance. Later, Jalal's favorite wife and childhood friend, Rukaiya, becomes pregnant. The kingdom rejoices at the thought of an heir, but the happiness is short-lived as Maham Anga poisons Rukaiya that leads to a miscarriage. Anga frames Jodha and her family for the miscarriage, but Jodha is proved innocent. Jalal accepts his mistake and feels guilty for doubting Jodha. He gives Jodha freedom to divorce him and head back to Amer if she wishes. Jodha accepts but her mother refuses. Jodha tries to commit suicide but Jalal saves her. Jalal develops sympathy for Jodha. He realizes how lonely she has become. He starts spending more time with her. Jodha realizes Jalal means well for his people.


Through a series of ups and downs, Jalal and Jodha finally fall in love despite of their differences. Jodha falls pregnant with twins, of which Rukaiya claimed one as she longed for a child but could not be pregnant anymore. While Jalal fiercely denied her claim, Jodha takes pity on her and promises her one of her twins. But unfortunately the twins were killed shortly after their birth. Their death plotted by enemies of Jalal, who was so blinded by his rage that he hunted them down to a painful death. Nonetheless, the death of the twins left the whole kingdom drowned in sorrow and Jalal, Jodha and Rukaiya are devastated. Jodha and Jalal once again grow distant while Jalal turns into his former cruel and heartless self in order to venge for his sons' lives. But despite of everything he did he could not find any inner peace. So he stayed away from his court in pir baba Salim's sanctuary, along with Jodha for two years and served him with deep devotion. Jodha and Jalal break their walls while in the sanctuary and Jodha becomes pregnant again giving birth to another son whom Jalal named Salim in honour of the pir baba. Jalal and Jodha return to their court and upon seeing the child, Rukaiya tries to lay a claim on him but is met by Jalal's wrath. She then vows to manipulate and destroy Salim.
Jalal and Jodha finally fall in love. Jodha becomes pregnant with twins, one of whom Rukaiya claims. While Jalal denies her claim, Jodha promises her one of the twins. The twins are killed shortly after birth, their death plotted by Jalal's enemies, who hunts them down and kills them. The death of the twins leaves the kingdom in sorrow and Jalal, Jodha and Rukaiya are devastated. Jodha and Jalal again grow distant while Jalal turns into his former cruel self to avenge his sons' lives. He stays away from his court in Salim's sanctuary, along with Jodha for two years and serves him with deep devotion. Jodha and Jalal reconcile, and Jodha becomes pregnant giving birth to another son whom Jalal names Salim. Jalal and Jodha return to court and upon seeing the child, Rukaiya tries to claim on him but is met by Jalal's wrath. She then vows to destroy Salim.


The story then a leap and Salim is few years older, kind and loved by everyone. He meets a girl Nadhira, who is the daughter of the woman who once saved Salim's life when he was a baby by informing Jodha of the attack planned on them. Nadhira and Salim instantly dislike each other. Moreover Salim has started being manipulated by Rukaiya through wine and drugs. She plants false scenarios in Salim's mind to make Salim hate his own parents and indulges him further into women and addictions. His behaviour becomes more rash and irrational which also leads to the banishment of Nadhira and her family from the grounds of Agra. All of this angers Jalal to the point that he sends Salim to live in war-field until he becomes an adult. Salim grows up to be indifferent and harbors hate for his own parents but has a soft spot for Rukaiya as she had manipulated him. Upon returning to Agra, Salim easily bonds with his brothers but never seeks for Jalal or Jodha. He falls in love with a girl, Anarkali, only to discover she was the same girl, Nadhira whom he despised as a child. She had changed her name to find work in Agra as she had originally been banished years ago. Salim hates her thinking he had been betrayed.
Salim, a few years older, is loved by everyone. He meets a girl Nadhira who is the daughter of the woman who once saved Salim's life when he was a baby by informing Jodha of the attack planned on them. Nadhira and Salim instantly dislike each other. Salim is being manipulated by Rukaiya through wine and drugs. She plants false scenarios in Salim's mind to make Salim hate his parents and entices him into women and addictions. His behaviour becomes more irrational which leads to the banishment of Nadhira and her family. This angers Jalal to the point that he sends Salim to live in a war field until he becomes an adult. Salim grows up to be indifferent, hating his parents but has a soft spot for Rukaiya. Upon returning to Agra, Salim bonds with his brothers but never seeks his parents. He falls in love with a girl, Anarkali, only to discover she is Nadhira. She had changed her name to find work in Agra. Salim hates her thinking he had been betrayed.


The story further revolves around Salim and Anarkali while they workout their relationship facing denials from everyone due to the difference in hierarchy. Rukaiya is finally unveiled her true intentions are revealed. Salim realises his mistakes from all those years ago and regrets not trusting his parents more. The story of how Jalal becomes "Akbar", he gains his famous "Navratna" and also the stories of Akbar-Birbal are shown in different phases of the drama.
Salim and Anarkali work out their relationship facing problems because of the difference in their social status. Rukaiya's true intentions are unveiled. Salim realises his mistakes and regrets not trusting his parents more.


==Cast==
==Cast==
===Main===
===Main===
* [[Rajat Tokas]] as [[Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar]]: 3rd Mughal Emperor; Humayun and Hamida Bano's son
* [[Rajat Tokas]] as [[Akbar|Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar]]: 3rd Mughal Emperor; Humayun and Hamida Banu's son
* [[Paridhi Sharma]] as [[Mariam-uz-Zamani|Jodha Bai]]: with degree Mariam-uz-Zamani, Malika-e-Hind (queen of Hindustan); Jalal's favourite wife; Bharmal and Mainawati's daughter
* [[Paridhi Sharma]] as [[Mariam-uz-Zamani|"Mariam-uz-Zamani" Jodha Bai]]: [[Amber, India|Amer]]'s former princess; Bharmal and Mainawati's daughter; one of Akbar's three senior consorts; later, Mallika-e-Hind
* Smiley Suri / [[Lavina Tandon]] as [[Ruqaiya Sultan Begum]]: Jalal's first wife and chief wife
* Bhumika Chheda as Jodha's sister
* Smiley Suri / [[Lavina Tandon]] as [[Ruqaiya Sultan Begum]]: Jalal's first wife and chief consort
* Manisha Yadav as [[Salima Sultan Begum]]: wife of the late Bairam Khan; Jalal's senior consort
* Manisha Yadav as [[Salima Sultan Begum]]: Bairam Khan's widow; one of Jalal's three senior consorts; Rahim's adoptive mother
* Chhaya Ali Khan as [[Hamida Banu Begum|Hamida Bano Begum]]: with degree Mariam Makani; Jalal and Bakshi Bano's mother
* Chhaya Ali Khan as [[Hamida Banu Begum|"Mariam Makani" Hamida Banu Begum]]: [[Padshah Begum]] during Jalal's reign; [[Humayun]]'s widow; Jalal and Bakshi Banu's mother
* [[Ashwini Kalsekar]] as [[Maham Anga]]: Jalal's foster mother; Adham Khan's biological mother
* [[Ashwini Kalsekar]] as [[Maham Anga]]: Jalal's foster mother and one of his wet nurses; Adham Khan's biological mother
* [[Ravi Bhatia]] as [[Prince Salim|Salim]]:<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maheshwri|first1=Neha|title=Now, Jannat's younger brother to play Salim in a historical show|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Now-Jannats-younger-brother-to-play-Salim-in-a-historical-show/articleshow/44917566.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=21 October 2017|date=24 October 2014}}</ref> Jalal and Jodha's son; Anarkali's love interest
* [[Ravi Bhatia]] as [[Prince Salim|Salim]]:<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maheshwri|first1=Neha|title=Now, Jannat's younger brother to play Salim in a historical show|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Now-Jannats-younger-brother-to-play-Salim-in-a-historical-show/articleshow/44917566.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=21 October 2017|date=24 October 2014}}</ref> Jalal and Jodha's son; Anarkali's love interest
** Ayaan Zubair Rahmani as child Salim
** Ayaan Zubair Rahmani as child Salim
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===Recurring===
===Recurring===
* [[Naved Aslam]] as [[Bairam Khan]]: Rahim's father
* [[Naved Aslam]] as [[Bairam Khan]]: Rahim's father; Salima Sultan's late husband; Akbar's former mentor and caretaker
* [[Chetan Hansraj]] as
* [[Chetan Hansraj]] as
** Adham Khan: Maham Anga's son; Haider's father
** Adham Khan: Maham Anga's son; Haider's father
** Haider Khan: Adham Khan and Javeda's son
** Haider Khan: Adham Khan and Javeda's son
* Prianca Shharma/Unknown as Javeda Begum: Adham Khan's wife; Haider Khan's mother
* Prianca Shharma as Javeda Begum: Adham Khan's wife; Haider Khan's mother
* [[Parag Tyagi]] as Sharifuddin Hussain: Khwaja Moin's son; Mehtab's father
* [[Parag Tyagi]] as Sharifuddin Hussain: Khwaja Moin's son; Bakshi Banu's estranged husband; Mehtab's father
* Sonakshi More as [[Bakshi Banu Begum|Bakshi Bano Begum]]: Mughal princess; half-sister of Jalal; Mehtab's mother
* Sonakshi More as [[Bakshi Banu Begum]]: Mughal princess; Jalal's half-sister; Sharifuddin's estranged wife; Mehtab's mother
* Lokendra Rajawat as [[Ataga Khan|Shamsuddin Atgah Khan]]
* Lokendra Rajawat as [[Ataga Khan|Shamsuddin Atgah Khan]]:
* Amarpreet Rait as Jiji Anga: Atgah Khan's wife
* Amarpreet Rait as Jiji Anga: Atgah Khan's wife; one of Jalal's wet nurses
* Rajeev Saxena as Raja [[Bharmal]]
* Rajeev Saxena as Raja [[Bharmal]]
* Natasha Sinha as Rani Mainawati
* Natasha Sinha as Rani Mainawati
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* [[Jyotsna Chandola]] as [[Shah Begum (wife of Jahangir)|Maan Bai]]
* [[Jyotsna Chandola]] as [[Shah Begum (wife of Jahangir)|Maan Bai]]
* Ankita Dubey / Ankita Chaudhry as Moti Bai: Jodha's maid
* Ankita Dubey / Ankita Chaudhry as Moti Bai: Jodha's maid
* Kaif Ali Khan / [[Ayush Anand]] as [[Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan|Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana]]: Bairam Khan's son with his previous wife
* Kaif Ali Khan / [[Ayush Anand]] as [[Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan]]: Bairam Khan's son with his deceased wife; Jalal and Salima Sultan's adoptive son
** Veer Lodaya as child Rahim
** Veer Lodaya as child Rahim
* [[Vicky Batra]] as Kunwar Sujamal
* [[Vicky Batra]] as Kunwar Sujamal: Bharmal's nephew; Jodha's cousin
* Gandharva Pardeshi as Rajkumar Jaganath
* Gandharva Pardeshi as Rajkumar Jaganath
* Dev Bishit as Rajkumar Khangar
* Dev Bishit as Rajkumar Khangar
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* [[Dharti Bhatt]] as Sukanya
* [[Dharti Bhatt]] as Sukanya
* Pragati Choursiya as Shivani
* Pragati Choursiya as Shivani
* [[Farida Dadi]] as Bharmal's mother: Jodha's grandmother
* [[Farida Dadi]] as Bharmal's mother; Jodha's grandmother
* Gagan Kang as Abul Maali
* Gagan Kang as Abul Maali
* [[Pranav Misshra]] as [[Mirza Muhammad Hakim]]: Humayun and Maha Chuchak's son
* [[Pranav Misshra]] as [[Mirza Muhammad Hakim]]: Humayun and Mah Chuchak's son
* [[Mita Vashisht]] as [[Mah Chuchak Begum|Maha Chuchak Begum]]
* [[Mita Vashisht]] as [[Mah Chuchak Begum]]: Humayun's widow; Jalal's enemy
* [[Shilpa Raizada]] as Nigaar: Humayun and Chaand's daughter
* [[Shilpa Raizada]] as Nigaar: Humayun and Chaand's daughter
* Unknown as Chaand Begum: Nigaar's mother
* Unknown as Chaand Begum: Nigaar's mother
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==Historical accuracy==
==Historical accuracy==
Certain Rajput groups claimed Jodhaa was married to Akbar's son, Jahangir, not Akbar, whereas certain reports state that Jodha and Akbar were not married, although the primary history proves that Akbar and the princess of Amber were married on which the show is made as a complete show can't be false. They also protested against the show along with ''[[Bharat Ka Veer Putra&nbsp;– Maharana Pratap]]'', another historical series that aired on [[Set india|Sony TV]].<ref name="Protests-1">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-03/tv/39713447_1_jodha-akbar-jodhaa-akbar-jodha-bai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614080830/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-03/tv/39713447_1_jodha-akbar-jodhaa-akbar-jodha-bai|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-06-14|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Protests against Ekta Kapoor's Jodha Akbar}}</ref>
Certain Rajput groups claimed Jodhaa was married to Akbar's son, Jahangir, not Akbar, whereas certain reports state that Jodha and Akbar were not married, although the primary history proves that Akbar and the princess of Amber were married on which the show is made as a complete show can't be false. They also protested against the show along with ''[[Bharat Ka Veer Putra&nbsp;– Maharana Pratap]]'', another historical series that aired on [[Set india|Sony TV]].<ref name="Protests-1">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Protest-against-two-TV-shows/etarticleshow/20395536.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614080830/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-03/tv/39713447_1_jodha-akbar-jodhaa-akbar-jodha-bai|url-status=live|archive-date=2013-06-14|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Protests against Ekta Kapoor's Jodha Akbar |last1=Shukla |first1=Richa }}</ref>


The title of the series was criticised by members of the Kshatriya community as misleading, politically motivated historical revisionism that minimised Rajput history. The community protested against the series in [[Rajasthan]], and alleged that if the name was not changed, they would not let any [[Balaji Telefilms]] films to be released in the state.<ref name="Protests-1"/> Ekta Kapoor stated, "I always believe it's 80% history and 20% folklore. There are enough proofs that say it's true, but then some people say it's not. Akbar had a certain graph and we know that. We cannot negate that he changed his heart from a power-hungry ruler to a non-biased one because of his Rajput queen."<ref name="Protests-2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130610012925/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-07/tv/39789197_1_jodha-akbar-ekta-kapoor-jet-lag I have sleepless nights because of Jodha Akbar: Ekta Kapoor]</ref> The story is loosely true but has a wholesome addition of drama.
The title of the series was criticised by members of the Kshatriya community as misleading, politically motivated historical revisionism that minimised Rajput history. The community protested against the series in [[Rajasthan]], and alleged that if the name was not changed, they would not let any [[Balaji Telefilms]] films to be released in the state.<ref name="Protests-1"/> Ekta Kapoor stated, "I always believe it's 80% history and 20% folklore. There are enough proofs that say it's true, but then some people say it's not. Akbar had a certain graph and we know that. We cannot negate that he changed his heart from a power-hungry ruler to a non-biased one because of his Rajput queen."<ref name="Protests-2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130610012925/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-07/tv/39789197_1_jodha-akbar-ekta-kapoor-jet-lag I have sleepless nights because of Jodha Akbar: Ekta Kapoor]</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
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[[Ekta Kapoor]] stated she conducted 7000 auditions for the female protagonist Jodha across the nation before selecting [[Paridhi Sharma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zeetv.com/news-media/gossip-trivia/thats-not-my-jodha-says-ekta-kapoor.html|title=That's not my Jodha! says Ekta Kapoor|publisher=ZEE TV}}</ref>
[[Ekta Kapoor]] stated she conducted 7000 auditions for the female protagonist Jodha across the nation before selecting [[Paridhi Sharma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zeetv.com/news-media/gossip-trivia/thats-not-my-jodha-says-ekta-kapoor.html|title=That's not my Jodha! says Ekta Kapoor|publisher=ZEE TV}}</ref>


[[Ashwini Kalsekar]] was selected to play the role of [[Maham Anga]], Akbar's primary caretaker and protector.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-05/tv/34278343_1_ashwini-kalsekar-afsar-bitiya-emperor-akbar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030081344/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-05/tv/34278343_1_ashwini-kalsekar-afsar-bitiya-emperor-akbar|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-10-30|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Ashwini as Maham Anga in Ekta's Jodhaa Akbar?}}</ref>
[[Ashwini Kalsekar]] was selected to play the role of [[Maham Anga]], Akbar's primary caretaker and protector.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Ashwini-as-Maham-Anga-in-Ektas-Jodhaa-Akbar/articleshow/16686611.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030081344/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-05/tv/34278343_1_ashwini-kalsekar-afsar-bitiya-emperor-akbar|url-status=live|archive-date=2012-10-30|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Ashwini as Maham Anga in Ekta's Jodhaa Akbar?|date=5 October 2012 }}</ref>


==Adaptations==
==Adaptations==

Latest revision as of 03:11, 21 November 2024

This article is about the television series. For the film, see Jodhaa Akbar.

Jodha Akbar
GenreHistorical drama
Created byEkta Kapoor
Developed byEkta Kapoor
Screenplay byR M Joshi
Anil Nagpal
Binita Desai
Manish Paliwal
Kirtida Gautam
Neha Singh
Mayuri Roy Chaudhary
Sahil Dogra
Koel Chaudhuri
Dialogues
Dheeraj Sarna
Directed bySantram Varma
Ranjan Singh
Vicky Chauhan
Arshad Yunus Khan Kadar Kazi(kk)
Creative directorsShaalu
Kadar kazi(kk)
StarringRajat Tokas
Paridhi Sharma
Theme music composerLalit Sen
Country of originIndia
Original languagesHindi
Urdu
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes566 [1]
Production
ProducersEkta Kapoor
Shobha Kapoor
Production locationsJaipur
Karjat
CinematographySantosh Suryavashi
EditorsVikas Sharma
Vishal Sharma
Sandeep Bhatt
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running timeApprox. 24 minutes
Production companyBalaji Telefilms
Original release
NetworkZee TV
Release18 June 2013 (2013-06-18) –
7 August 2015 (2015-08-07)

Jodha Akbar is an Indian historical drama television series that aired from 18 June 2013 to 7 August 2015 on Zee TV, also digitally available on ZEE5. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms.[2] Starring Rajat Tokas and Paridhi Sharma, critics have praised the series for its acting performances, scope, soundtrack and production values.[3] It replaced Rab Se Sohna Isshq[4] and was replaced by Tashan-e-Ishq in its timeslot.[5]

Plot

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Jalaluddin Mohammad, a warrior, son of Emperor Humayun and Hameeda Bano Begum, became the Emperor of the Mughal dynasty at a very young age. He is under the influence of his regent Bairam Khan and his foster mother Maham Anga. Khan trains Jalal to be a ruthless ruler and control his kingdom through terror and fear. Jalal becomes heartless and fearsome but a fair and religious ruler whom the people dislike. He wants to conquer the entire Hindustaan and eyes the golden Rajputana. Jodha Bai, princess of Amer, daughter of Raja Bharmal and Rani Mainavati, is a kind and intelligent young girl who believes that rule is spread by love and togetherness, not by force.

When Jodha is at a temple to offer prayers on her birthday, along with Moti Bai, her friend, a band of mughal soldiers enter the temple to loot the jewellery on the goddess. When Moti tries to stop them, they try to molest her. Angered, Jodha pledges to destroy Jalal and present his head before the goddess. Later, Moti, embarrassed by the turn of events, decides to commit suicide, but Jodha prevents her.

Meanwhile, Jalal, with the help of Sujamal, attacks Amer and wins the battle. He demands high monthly taxes from Amer by keeping Jodha's brothers as hostage. Later, when Sharifuddin keeps increasing his demands, King Bharmal's friend suggests that he meet Jalal to negotiate. During the meeting, Bharmal's friend advises to marry Jodha to Jalal. Jodha disagrees and tries to poison herself but after much persuasion agrees to the marriage for Amer's safety, but with two conditions: to remain a Hindu after her marriage and carry the statue of Krishna with her to Agra. Jalal agrees despite the protests of his courtiers and advisors, as he wants to humiliate her in return of her insults. After the marriage, Jodha maintains her distance. Later, Jalal's favorite wife and childhood friend, Rukaiya, becomes pregnant. The kingdom rejoices at the thought of an heir, but the happiness is short-lived as Maham Anga poisons Rukaiya that leads to a miscarriage. Anga frames Jodha and her family for the miscarriage, but Jodha is proved innocent. Jalal accepts his mistake and feels guilty for doubting Jodha. He gives Jodha freedom to divorce him and head back to Amer if she wishes. Jodha accepts but her mother refuses. Jodha tries to commit suicide but Jalal saves her. Jalal develops sympathy for Jodha. He realizes how lonely she has become. He starts spending more time with her. Jodha realizes Jalal means well for his people.

Jalal and Jodha finally fall in love. Jodha becomes pregnant with twins, one of whom Rukaiya claims. While Jalal denies her claim, Jodha promises her one of the twins. The twins are killed shortly after birth, their death plotted by Jalal's enemies, who hunts them down and kills them. The death of the twins leaves the kingdom in sorrow and Jalal, Jodha and Rukaiya are devastated. Jodha and Jalal again grow distant while Jalal turns into his former cruel self to avenge his sons' lives. He stays away from his court in Salim's sanctuary, along with Jodha for two years and serves him with deep devotion. Jodha and Jalal reconcile, and Jodha becomes pregnant giving birth to another son whom Jalal names Salim. Jalal and Jodha return to court and upon seeing the child, Rukaiya tries to claim on him but is met by Jalal's wrath. She then vows to destroy Salim.

Salim, a few years older, is loved by everyone. He meets a girl Nadhira who is the daughter of the woman who once saved Salim's life when he was a baby by informing Jodha of the attack planned on them. Nadhira and Salim instantly dislike each other. Salim is being manipulated by Rukaiya through wine and drugs. She plants false scenarios in Salim's mind to make Salim hate his parents and entices him into women and addictions. His behaviour becomes more irrational which leads to the banishment of Nadhira and her family. This angers Jalal to the point that he sends Salim to live in a war field until he becomes an adult. Salim grows up to be indifferent, hating his parents but has a soft spot for Rukaiya. Upon returning to Agra, Salim bonds with his brothers but never seeks his parents. He falls in love with a girl, Anarkali, only to discover she is Nadhira. She had changed her name to find work in Agra. Salim hates her thinking he had been betrayed.

Salim and Anarkali work out their relationship facing problems because of the difference in their social status. Rukaiya's true intentions are unveiled. Salim realises his mistakes and regrets not trusting his parents more.

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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  • Naved Aslam as Bairam Khan: Rahim's father; Salima Sultan's late husband; Akbar's former mentor and caretaker
  • Chetan Hansraj as
    • Adham Khan: Maham Anga's son; Haider's father
    • Haider Khan: Adham Khan and Javeda's son
  • Prianca Shharma as Javeda Begum: Adham Khan's wife; Haider Khan's mother
  • Parag Tyagi as Sharifuddin Hussain: Khwaja Moin's son; Bakshi Banu's estranged husband; Mehtab's father
  • Sonakshi More as Bakshi Banu Begum: Mughal princess; Jalal's half-sister; Sharifuddin's estranged wife; Mehtab's mother
  • Lokendra Rajawat as Shamsuddin Atgah Khan:
  • Amarpreet Rait as Jiji Anga: Atgah Khan's wife; one of Jalal's wet nurses
  • Rajeev Saxena as Raja Bharmal
  • Natasha Sinha as Rani Mainawati
  • Kunal Bhatia / Unknown as Rajkumar Bhagwant Das: Maan Singh and Maan Bai's father
  • Nupur Saxena / Unknown as Rai Kanwar: Bhagwant's wife; Maan Singh and Maan Bai's mother
  • Ankit Raizada as Maan Singh
  • Jyotsna Chandola as Maan Bai
  • Ankita Dubey / Ankita Chaudhry as Moti Bai: Jodha's maid
  • Kaif Ali Khan / Ayush Anand as Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan: Bairam Khan's son with his deceased wife; Jalal and Salima Sultan's adoptive son
    • Veer Lodaya as child Rahim
  • Vicky Batra as Kunwar Sujamal: Bharmal's nephew; Jodha's cousin
  • Gandharva Pardeshi as Rajkumar Jaganath
  • Dev Bishit as Rajkumar Khangar
  • Akhil Vaid as Rajkumar Raj Singh
  • Dharti Bhatt as Sukanya
  • Pragati Choursiya as Shivani
  • Farida Dadi as Bharmal's mother; Jodha's grandmother
  • Gagan Kang as Abul Maali
  • Pranav Misshra as Mirza Muhammad Hakim: Humayun and Mah Chuchak's son
  • Mita Vashisht as Mah Chuchak Begum: Humayun's widow; Jalal's enemy
  • Shilpa Raizada as Nigaar: Humayun and Chaand's daughter
  • Unknown as Chaand Begum: Nigaar's mother
  • Nisha Pareek as Naazima Begum: she lives in the Harem (Palace of Queens)
  • Kiran Shergill as Ruksaar Begum: Daniyal Mirza's mother; she lives in the Harem (Palace of Queens)
  • Shraddha Singh[7] as Gulbadan: who wrote a book on the history of King Humayun
  • Ashok Devaliya as Hoshiyar Khan: servant (Kasim) of Ruqaiya
  • Manoj Patel as Resham Khan: faithful servant (Kasim) of Maham Anga
  • Unknown as Naazneem Begum: including the wife of Jalal; she lives in the Harem (Palace of Queens)
  • Vaibhav Singh as Aziz Koka: Atgah Khan's son
  • Vijay Badlani as Ramtanu Pandey aka Tansen: a Rajput musician
  • Shaurya Singh / Lokesh Batta as Todarmal
  • Unknown as Urmila: Todarmal's wife
  • Gopal Singh as Mahesh Das aka Birbal
  • Sweety Walia as Mahesh Das's wife
  • Unknown as adult Mehtab: Sharifuddin and Bakshi Bano's daughter
  • Shoaib Khan as child Haider
  • Sheezan Khan as
  • Gaurav Sharma as Sultan Daniyal Mirza: Ruksaar's son
    • Unknown as child Daniyal Mirza
  • Kunal Khosla as Qutubuddin Koka
    • Unknown as child Qutub
  • Angel Fernandes as child Aaram Bano
  • Unknown as Shakrunnisa
  • Geet Sharma as Khanum
  • Anurag Sharma as Maharana Pratap
  • Ajay Paul Singh Andotra as Lakshman Das: Minister Amer
  • Bhakti Narula as Lilavati
  • Kalyani Trivedi / Zarina Roshan Khan as Shagunibai: clairvoyant
  • Javed Pathan as Sheikh Gadai
  • Harjeet Walia as Chugtai Khan: King Bharmal's best friend
  • Prince Singh as Suryabhan Singh
  • Aryan Maheshwari as one of the palace officials
  • Sanjeev Jaiswal as King Achal Singh
  • Zeba Hussain as Chanda: servant in the Kingdom of Amer
  • Riney Aryaa as Saira
  • Manju Raizada as royal healer
  • Meghna Naidu as Benazir
  • Juhi Aslam as Zakira
  • Unknown as Tejwant: an ordinary craftsman; Shivani's husband
  • Bobby Kumar as Atemat: a dancer (Kasim). He appeared in the episode of Sujamal's case about sending a letter to Jodha and he also witnessed with his own eyes that Atgah Khan was killed by Adham Khan. (2013)
  • Ketan Karande as Khaibar Zaara
  • Gaurrav Walia as Amaanullah Khan
  • Surbhi Singh as Sakeena/Atifa
  • Manish Bishla as Mirza Kasim
  • Chetna Kaintura as Zeenat
  • Raanveer Chahal as Rashid Khan: Nadira/Anarkali's father
  • Unknown as Zil Bahar: Nadira/Anarkali's mother
  • Unknown as adult Sakina: Nadira's childhood friend
  • Unknown as child Sakina
  • Unknown as adult Qadir
  • Mohammed Saud Mansuri as child Qadir (2014)
  • Unknown as Fatima: an old woman who was Qadir's grandmother
  • Amit Sehgal as Abu Fazal
  • Shiv Mishra as priest at the temple while Jodha was praying for Qadir's recovery
  • Rohit Joshi as Farhan: Salim's friend
  • Unknown as Jagat Gossai: daughter of king Uday Singh; princess of Jodhpur; Maan Bai's friend
  • Munendra Singh Kushwah as Raja Khambar Singh: the king of an inland tribe
  • Unknown as Bela: King Khambar's daughter
  • Babita Anant as Kaushalya: villagers
  • Vishnu Bholwani as Jagdev
  • Abhilash Chaudhary as Raja Drumak
  • Melanie Pais as Laboni
  • Kamalika Guha Thakurta as Laboni's Mother
  • Kishan Bhan as Taantrik

Historical accuracy

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Certain Rajput groups claimed Jodhaa was married to Akbar's son, Jahangir, not Akbar, whereas certain reports state that Jodha and Akbar were not married, although the primary history proves that Akbar and the princess of Amber were married on which the show is made as a complete show can't be false. They also protested against the show along with Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, another historical series that aired on Sony TV.[8]

The title of the series was criticised by members of the Kshatriya community as misleading, politically motivated historical revisionism that minimised Rajput history. The community protested against the series in Rajasthan, and alleged that if the name was not changed, they would not let any Balaji Telefilms films to be released in the state.[8] Ekta Kapoor stated, "I always believe it's 80% history and 20% folklore. There are enough proofs that say it's true, but then some people say it's not. Akbar had a certain graph and we know that. We cannot negate that he changed his heart from a power-hungry ruler to a non-biased one because of his Rajput queen."[9]

Production

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Rajat Tokas during the shooting of the Jodha Akbar at ND Studios, Karjat.

The producer of the show, Ekta Kapoor was influenced by the 2008 big screen movie, Jodhaa Akbar, directed by Bollywood's Ashutosh Gowariker.[10][11]

Rajat Tokas who had earlier worked with Ekta Kapoor in the soap opera, Tere Liye was selected to play the role of the protagonist Akbar.[12][13]

Ekta Kapoor stated she conducted 7000 auditions for the female protagonist Jodha across the nation before selecting Paridhi Sharma.[14]

Ashwini Kalsekar was selected to play the role of Maham Anga, Akbar's primary caretaker and protector.[15]

Adaptations

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This series is dubbed in Tamil as same name on Zee Tamil, in Telugu language as same name on Zee Telugu, in Bengali Language as same name on Zee Bangla, in Malayalam language as same name on Zee Keralam, and in English language as same name on Zee World Africa

Awards

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Year Award Category Nominee Result
2013 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Historical/Mythological Show Ekta Kapoor Won[16]
Best Actor in Negative Role Chetan Hansraj Won[16]
Best Actress in Negative Role Ashwini Kalsekar
Best Art Direction Sandesh and Vishwanath
Best Costumes Nidhi Yasha
Best Actor (Drama) Rajat Tokas
BIG Star Entertainment Awards BIG Star Most Entertaining TV Show (Fiction) Ekta Kapoor Won[17]
BIG Star Most Entertaining TV Actor Rajat Tokas
2014 Star Guild Awards Best Historical Series Ekta Kapoor Won[18]
Best Director (Fiction) Santram Verma
Best Actor in Leading Role Rajat Tokas
7th Boroplus Gold Awards Best Actress in Negative Role (Critics) Ashwini Kalsekar Won[19]
Best Actor in Negative Role (Critics) Chetan Hansraj
Best Actress in Supporting Role (Critics) Lavina Tandon
Golden Debutante of the year(Female) Paridhi Sharma
Best Actor in a Lead Role (Critics) Rajat Tokas
Best Television Show of the Year (Fiction) Ekta Kapoor
Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in Negative Role Ashwini Kalsekar Won[20]
Best Fresh New Face (Female) Paridhi Sharma
Best Actor in a Lead Role Rajat Tokas
Best Ensemble Cast Ekta Kapoor
Best Historical Series Ekta Kapoor
2015 Star Guild Awards Best Ongoing Drama Series Ekta Kapoor Won[21]

References

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  3. ^ Review: Zee TV's Jodha Akbar
  4. ^ "Rab Se Sona Ishq axed for Jodha Akbar on Zee TV". Newsroom India. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  5. ^ Baddhan, Raj (17 July 2015). "'Tashan-e-Ishq' to replace 'Jodha Akbar' on ZEE TV". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  6. ^ Maheshwri, Neha (24 October 2014). "Now, Jannat's younger brother to play Salim in a historical show". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Exclusive! Actress Shraddha Singh bags Shoaib Ibrahim starrer Ajooni". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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  9. ^ I have sleepless nights because of Jodha Akbar: Ekta Kapoor
  10. ^ "Ekta to produce Jodha Akbar on the lines of 2009 hit film Jodha Akbar". Archived from the original on 24 April 2012.
  11. ^ "Latest News, Trending Topics, Top Stories, HD Videos & Photos, Live TV Channels, Lifestyle, Sports, Entertainment". In.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013.
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  13. ^ "Rajat Tokas to play Akbar in Ekta's new show". mid-day.com.
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  16. ^ a b Winners & Nominees of Indian Television Academy Awards, 2013 Archived 24 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ^ "Nominations of Big Star Entertainment Awards 2013". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013.
  18. ^ "Star Guild Awards – Winners". starguildawards.org. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  19. ^ "Zee Gold Awards 2014 Complete List Of Winners". 20 May 2014.
  20. ^ Winners of 13th Indian Telly Awards, 2014 Archived 14 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ "Star Guild Awards Home". starguildawards.org.
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