Playing a one of India's greatest rulers isn't as easy as it looks. It's not about adorning rich brocades and ornate kundans.
It's not about raising your sword and charging at the enemy. Hrithik Roshan gets that perfectly. Instead of treating Jodhaa Akbar like a costume drama, he tackles his character like a multi-layered individual with an important designation.
He recreates a certain grace, restraint, vigor and might of a celebrated historical figure through a precisely-modulated delivery and persuasive etiquette.
It's an inspiring, original accomplishment which bears no semblance to other actors in similar roles. What's more Hrithik's delicately nuanced performance, despite a wobbly script and sketchy narrative, is impressively consistent.
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