He claimed that Jodhaa Bai was actually the wife of Akbar's son Salim, and thus, the Ashutosh Gowariker film was objectionable. The Padmini Mahal, where Rani Padmini supposedly lived, is regarded as sacrosanct, and temples and shrines have been built in her memory in Rajasthan. Jodhaa Bai, while revered as a historical figure, has no such cultural significance. Jodhaa Akbar weaves together a tale of romance between a Hindu princess, Jodhaa Bai, and a Muslim emperor, Akbar, and how they achieve communal harmony. In fact, one can't help but wonder if Jodhaa Akbar would have been allowed to release, had it been made today.

Source: India Today November 16, 2017 15:11 UTC