I love history, I love period films and I love to have my imagination run wild when I watch a movie from such a genre. There remains no doubt in my mind that history has been and will be one of my great teachers. Period films historically have never been very successful in our country’s cinematic history, with the exception of Mughal-e-Azaam. It’s quite surprising - almost paradoxical - considering we are a nation steeped in 5000-plus years of history and we love to brandish it like a honor badge wherever we go. Most directors avoid such a genre completely, yet Gowariker finds the courage and the skills within himself to create a magnum opus that leaves you enthralled, informed and exposed to one of those rare cinematic experiences.

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