In most areas Jodha Akbar is very well done, Hritik looked and acted fabulously, and most believable as a King. One can hardly imagine it is the same mentally challenged guy from Koi mil gaya... Aishwarya's naturally wooden worked to her advantage acting as princess who was forced to get married to a muslim King.

Character actor Ila Arun shines among the rest, Sonu Sood is a close second.
Music is at it's minimal, and best, although the background score was recycled from the songs very often. 'Azeem-o-Shaan Shahenshah' is the best song ever made in the praise of a King.

What we do know now though, is romance 450 years ago was same as it is now. It is a visual treat nevertheless

The film ends with a passionate plea for tolerance of all religions in India, a resonant message for modern India.