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| writer screenplay = '''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

'''''Jodha Akbar''''' is an Indian [[Historicalhistorical 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>

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.

Once whenWhen Jodha wasis 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 Goddessgoddess. 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 Goddessgoddess. 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.

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 himthat tohe meet Jalal forto a negotiationnegotiate. During the meeting, Bharmal's friend advices Jalal and Bharmaladvises to get marriedmarry Jodha to Jalal. When Jodha gets to know about her marriage with Jalal, she disagrees and tries to suicidepoison by poisonherself but after much persuasion agrees to itthe marriage for Amer's safety., Shebut putwith 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 itagrees despite the protests of his courtiers and advisors, as he wantedwants to humiliate her in return of her insults. After Jodha and Jalal'sthe marriage, Jodha maintains her distance harboring pure resentment and hatred for him. Later, Jalal's favorite wife and childhood friend, Rukaiya, getsbecomes pregnant with Jalal's baby. The whole kingdom rejoices at the thought of an heir, but the happiness is short -lived as Maham Anga lacespoisons poisonRukaiya inthat a drink which was given to Rukaiya leadingleads to a miscarriage. Maham Anga frames Jodha and her family for the death of Rukaiya's unborn childmiscarriage, 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 towardsfor Jodha. He realizes how lonely Jodhashe 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 beneathrealizes 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.

Through a series of ups and downs, Jalal and Jodha finally fall in love despite of their differences. Jodha fallsbecomes pregnant with twins, one of whichwhom Rukaiya claimed one as she longed for a child but could not be pregnant anymoreclaims. While Jalal fiercely denieddenies her claim, Jodha takes pity on her and promises her one of herthe twins. But unfortunately theThe twins wereare killed shortly after their birth., Theirtheir death plotted by Jalal's enemies of Jalal, who was so blinded by his rage that he huntedhunts them down toand akills painful deaththem. Nonetheless, theThe death of the twins leftleaves 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 foravenge his sons' lives. ButHe despite of everything he did he could not find any inner peace. So he stayedstays away from his court in pir baba Salim's sanctuary, along with Jodha for two years and servedserves him with deep devotion. Jodha and Jalal break their walls while in the sanctuaryreconcile, and Jodha becomes pregnant again giving birth to another son whom Jalal namednames 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.

The story thenSalim, a leap and Salim is few years older, kind andis 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 startedis being manipulated by Rukaiya through wine and drugs. She plants false scenarios in Salim's mind to make Salim hate his own parents and indulgesentices 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 thisThis 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, and harbors hate forhating 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 forhis Jalal or Jodhaparents. He falls in love with a girl, Anarkali, only to discover she was the same girl,is 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.

The story further revolves around Salim and Anarkali whilework they workoutout their relationship facing denialsproblems frombecause everyone due toof the difference in hierarchytheir social status. Rukaiya is finally unveiled her's true intentions are revealedunveiled. 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.

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.