Jodhaa Akbar (जोधा अकबर)

This is Hindustan!

History is witness to many...

...dynasties who have ruled with sword and blood,

Since 1011 AD, countless invaders...

...have ravaged and plundered this land,

And then came, the Mughals,

They made India their home, giving it love and respect,

Founded by Babur, the Mughal Dynasty passed from Humayun to his son, Akbar,

Among all the Mughal Emperors, Akbar achieved the greatest heights -

Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar!

The first Mughal Emperor to be born on Indian soil...

...Akbar was born in a Hindu Rajput home,

And there was Princess Jodhaa...

...who was also born in Rajputana,

In Amer,

Daughter of King Bharmal...

...and Queen Padmavati,

Jodhaa was betrothed...

...to Prince Ratan Singh of Ajabgarh,

The Rajputs - were taught the art of combat from childhood...

...to protect their families and homes...

...and kingdom!

Maan Singh!

Brother Sujamal!

Among the warriors, was Prince Sujamal...

...Jodhaa's cousin,

Sujamal loved Jodhaa like a sister,

He was by her side whenever she beckoned,

You can make a better painting!

Bharmal was crowned King, following the demise of Sujamal's father,

Sujamal was left isolated...

...because his destiny would take him far from Amer,

Princess Jodhaa's future too would lead her...

...away from the Rajputana provinces,

And now, the year is 1555!

The Mughal dynasty had almost ended...

...following Emperor Humayun's accidental death,

Taking advantage of the situation, King Hemu seized the Delhi throne,

A great battle ensued... in Panipat!

On one side was King Hemu...

...with an army twice the size of the Mughal army,

On the other side...

...was Bairam Khan, Emperor Humayun's loyal general...

...who was training the 13 year-old Jalaluddin to take on his father's mantle,

You must consolidate Hindustan!

Your courage will lead to victory.

I, Bairam Khan, loyal servant to the Mughal dynasty...

...remind you once again...

...the future of the Mughals is in your hands.

Until he breathed his last, your father Emperor Humayun, had only one dream -

To see the Mughal flag flying over Hindustan.

God willing, it will be you, who will fulfill his dream!

Long live Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad!

Prepare to attack!

If we can kill King Hemu, his army will scatter.

Hemu's eyes alone are exposed, unprotected by armour.

Appoint an archer who must strike him in the eye.

Soldiers and riders! Charge!

Prepare to charge!

Your glorious Majesty!

For the first time, today, allow your sword to prove its worth.

Behead the traitor...

...and bring glory to the Ghazi name!

He is worse than a dead man, Khan Baba. How can I strike him?

If you do not, the army will take it amiss...

...and not believe you are a true Ghazi.

Do as I bid!

Soldiers!

My brave Mughal soldiers!

Like his ancestors...

...our Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad too, is a true Ghazi!

A glorious future to the young Emperor!

This is how Bairam Khan regained the Delhi throne for the young Emperor,

For the next six years, Bairam Khan tried consolidating Hindustan...

...by sending emissaries with proclamations to neighbouring provinces,

This decree has been sent by Emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad!

Align your kingdom, within a month to the Mughal Empire!

And as a loyal subject, pay the Jaziya tax and other taxes.

If you reject the Emperor's decree...

...then you will face Jalaluddin's wrath!

This disobedience will be deemed a crime.

Offenders and their kingdoms will be annihilated.

By decree of the Emperor of Hindustan...

...Jalaluddin Mohammad!

Tell your Emperor, he will not have my kingdom!

We, Rajputs, are unused to such orders.

I need some time.

I...

...accept!

But... we too have certain conditions.

I won't give Ajabgarh!

Throw him out!

Prepare to attack!

Have all preparations been made, Khan Baba?

Jalal, the Mughal army awaits your signal.

Was a last chance for peace given?

- Chughtai Khan! - Your Majesty...

...our peace proclamation has been returned.

O great and magnificent Emperor, behead him!

No, Khan Baba.

A king in captivity is at our mercy.

He should be forgiven, not beheaded!

Forgive me, Your Majesty...

...as loyal custodian...

...I will have to preserve the glory of the Mughal Empire.

Enough, Khan Baba! No more.

Jalal!

Do not forget you are the future of the Mughal Empire.

I, Bairam Khan, have created you, O Protector of the World!

I have built the Empire so carefully... and now you destroy it.

Loyalty can make a man impertinent.

I have seen rebellion clouding your sight, Khan Baba.

This is the first time, I have stopped your sword.

Do you know why?

Because from now on... I will make my own decisions!

From now on, following any battle...

...I want mercy to be shown to prisoners of war.

Today I declare...

...prisoners of war will not be enslaved. It is inappropriate.

Yes, I want to rule this land.

But rule it with, humanity and compassion.

I misunderstood you.

Had I known...

...I wouldn't have had any reservation in ruling under your sovereignty.

- Chughtai Khan! - This way, Your Highness!

It is now my desire, that you unburden yourself of responsibility...

...and devote your life to Allah! Go on pilgrimage to Mecca.

Your Majesty!

One more province is now under Mughal rule.

What about Rajputana?

Your Majesty, their borders are unyielding.

The kings of Rajputana have rejected our sovereignty outright!

The Rajputs!

Devotees of the sword, the bravest of the brave!

Your Highness!

What's the reason for this interruption.

Forgive me. The Queen is asking for the Princess.

Tell the Queen mother, I'll join her shortly.

As you wish.

Jodhaa, this isn't fair!

I was about to win when the attendant distracted me.

Victory is victory, brother. I have defeated you!

Brother Sujamal, remember -

a moment's distraction can change the duel's outcome.

A slight distraction can bring defeat... or death!

- It is you who taught me that! - Yes, I know.

Now the student teaches the teacher.

Not teaching, only reminding.

Let me tell you. Your skills are impressive.

A good student absorbs knowledge swiftly and well.

Like you, Jodhaa!

Really? So I am a good student. Thanks to a wise teacher like you.

- Your new teacher is wiser. - A new teacher? Who is that?

The Queen.

Your mother will teach you, what women must know.

You will soon be carried away in a palanquin.

But I have a condition!

I will not marry, till father appoints you the Crown Prince!

- But... - My last word!

Jodhaa, you must not make unreasonable demands.

But it's true! I have heard father praise your skills.

He speaks of your bravery. And the many tournaments you have won...

...you are proficient in warfare deserving to be crowned.

Now there's nothing to be worried about. Am I right?

Let the prayer begin - In the name of Lord Surya...

On this auspicious day of Dassera...

...it is time for important announcements!

My first announcement is:

The reins of Amer will be in Bhagwan Das's hands.

The second:

Sujamal... will be subordinate to Bhagwan Das.

And now for the news, you've long awaited.

Within the year, on an auspicious day, with Goddess Jamvai Mata's blessings...

...Princess Jodhaa and Prince Ratan Singh...

...will be joined in holy matrimony!

Congratulations!

Feign some shyness!

A fruitful union!

Where are you going? They must be looking for you.

Give me your veil.

- Go and take my place discreetly. - Yes.

Brother, it grieved me to hear...

...perhaps... father was helpless!

Helpless?

More like selfish and greedy.

I am not hungry for power.

I never eyed a thing that isn't mine.

I don't mind sharing the kingdom with Bhagwan Das and Maan Singh.

All I want is, my self-respect and honour. And what is rightfully mine.

And if I am denied this...

...then, remember Jodhaa, the setting sun will rise again!

Brother!

I will speak to the Emperor at an opportune moment...

...and request him to ask King Bharmal...

...to give you a share of the Amer throne.

I will be indebted to you, Sharifuddin Hussain!

What will I get in return?

What do you want?

To invade Delhi!

Invade... Delhi?