Jodhaa Akbar Page #4

the governance of Ajmer.

And he did this

because he is displeased...

...with your marriage

to the Rajput Princess.

Silence, Adham Khan! We will

speak of family quarrels in private.

No, Khan Baba.

Let Adham Khan continue...

Forgive me, Your Majesty!

Sharifuddin doubts your abilities

and intelligence as Emperor.

He even dared to say...

because of this marriage you will

cause the ruin of the Mughal dynasty.

He has crossed all boundaries

of respect by spreading this to all.

Sharifuddin!

Your Majesty...

...ignore him.

A frog can only leap so high!

But Sharifuddin has a point,

Madam Maham Anga.

Your Majesty...

...was this the only way

to consolidate the Empire?

Pardon my impertinence...

...but may I suggest that your heart

is taking control of your mind.

What compelled you to marry a Hindu?

It was an administrative decision, Head

of the Ullemas. Of benefit to everyone.

Measures taken

for the country's welfare...

...shouldn't be construed

as anti-religious.

You are right.

But our sore point is...

...why was a temple built in the fort?

It is a blow to our hearts!

Shaikh Mubarak Sahib...

Saadir Adaasi Sahib!

Circumstances compelled me

to do what I did.

The well being of the kingdom

is utmost in my mind!

Very well, what do you expect

from me, respected Sirs?

Forgive me for saying this,

Your Majesty...

...the Empress must be kept out

of all the common areas in the fort.

And no Islamic tradition should be

changed on account of her.

O enchanter of the heart

My beloved Krishna, heed me

How will I find peace without You?

Night and day I pine for You

Abandon Your sacred

cities of Kashi and Mathura

Come and dwell in my eyes

How will I find peace without You?

My beloved Krishna,

night and day I pine for You

Disperse!

The Royal Court of Public Proceedings

is adjourned for the day!

O Divine dancer who resides

in Gokul in Vrindavan

Radha, your handmaiden,

yearns for the sight of You

O beautiful dusky son of Nanda,

beloved Krishna

O forest-dweller, beauty is Your form

I have surrendered

body and soul to You

O enchanter of the heart!

Vermilion.

I belong to You,

my life belongs to You

I see only You

In every reflection

I shall become Your flute

And belong to Your lips alone

My heart is flooded with dreams

Why was Shamsuddin Atka Khan

appointed Prime Minister, and not me?

It is now clear to me.

You consider

Shamsuddin Atka Khan as a father...

...and hence you made him

the Prime Minister.

Who addresses the Emperor

in such a raised tone?

That is not true!

I believe in his political abilities.

After all, Adham Khan is

the Emperor's foster and older brother.

He dares to challenge the Emperor's

authority without crown or throne...

- Ni'mat!

... through deceit and injustice!

A thousand scoundrels rolled into one!

I want to know how capable

are you, of ruling the kingdom?

You were nothing. But a puppet

who danced to Bairam Khan's tune.

Don't forget it was my mother,

who guided you.

I too am as capable as you!

Mother, on what grounds could

I have appointed him the Prime Minister?

He has committed

inhuman and shameful crimes.

He has plundered Malwa!

Raped women!

When I declared no prisoner of war

be made into a slave...

...or forced to convert,

Adham disobeyed my orders!

He has done everything I abhor!

Actions I detest!

He has brought disgrace to

the Mughals through his deeds.

And does marrying a Hindu,

bring great honour?

Beware, Adham!

Take the Princess's name with respect!

Don't forget she is now

the Empress of Hindustan!

I won't tolerate any disrespect to her.

Your Majesty!

Disperse!

It is said that bad times

come without warning!

Failing to get Sharifuddin's help...

...Sujamal knocked on other doors

to regain his share of the throne,

Prince Ratan Singh of Ajabgarh

offered him help,

And so did King Rana

Uday Singh of Udaygarh,

To match the military might

of Jalaluddin Mohammad...

...we must forget our

differences and join hands.

They agreed to help Sujamal,

But decided to wait for the right time,

I will wipe out the names...

...of Jodhaa and Jalaluddin

from Rajputana's memory!

No. Don't say that, Ranaji.

Jodhaa's plight after marriage,

worries me.

What she must be going through.

I know her well.

She must be unhappy. Very unhappy!

Your Majesty,

this is a difficult question.

I'd like to reply

through an anecdote...

Pray speak!

Your Majesty, the angels were

once asked:
'What is heaven? '

They answered:
'Every heart

where love dwells is heaven itself'!

Well said!

The angels were then asked,

'What is hell? '

They replied:
'A heart

without love is hell itself'!

How true!

Well spoken!

Today's session is over.

People may imagine spring is here

Love, too, is bewildered

Fragrance upstages

the flowers in the garden

Hidden in the veil of nature

is a touch of sorrow

The world around us is mellow

Time is slumbering

Lost and forgotten

memories fill my heart

Rebels must be dealt with severely.

If a ruler is weak,

his kingdom will soon be in disarray.

When it comes to Sharifuddin...

...you will have to exercise caution.

He is beyond, even my control!

Curse my luck! Lost again.

Never mind. Those who lose

in this game, win in love.

Me? And love?

My luck fails me there too.

Tell me something...

- Have you ever fallen in love?

- Why this sudden question?

It's alright, Neelakshi.

To tell you the truth Ni'mat,

I'm not sure what love is.

Love? A rainbow of feelings!

But you're unlucky in love.

How do you know?

As the palace's Head Eunuch,

do you think I spend my time clapping?

Your Majesty...

I have good news.

The Emperor has ordered a Rajput feast

in your honour on the day of the Pir.

A Rajput feast? In my honour?

Not mine for sure!

And...

...he has sent you this gift.

It is beautiful!

Kindly tell the Emperor,

I like it very much.

Yes, Your Majesty!

This means only one thing.

He's trying to woo you.

If that be so,

I won't be indifferent either.

What do you... propose to do?

I will cook for the feast.

Hear this! Her delicate hands

will grind spices and stir pots.

That will be the day!

You can't do that.

Why not?

Because you are

the Empress of Hindustan!

Then I shall cook as a wife,

not an Empress!

My! My!

Mir Bakawal, why are you gawking?

It's the first time an Empress

has entered the Royal Kitchen.

Your Highness,

does our cooking displease you?

She fears you'll make

mincemeat of the peas!

At your service...

Prepare the ingredients...

Come on! Hear the menu of the day!

Your Majesty, we got the vessels

cleaned, as per your instructions.

What's going on here?

Why aren't you preparing lunch?

Weren't you given the menu?

- We have been given the day off.

- The day off? By whom?

The Empress of Hindustan.

She will cook a vegetarian

Rajput meal with her own hands.

The respected Maham Anga

enters the kitchen!

Keep your distance!

There is a difference in

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