JA - Possible reasons for the butchering of Akbar character

Reason for butchering Akbar - hmmm may be Ekta had some purva janam ke issues to sort out with Akbar the Great! 😕

Adia ... as mandy says we better address This Akbar as BMC ... do u think EK will give any heed to this petition ...??? I dont think so ... but their is no harm in trying ... but still I have NO hope of My Akbar rising like a pheonix from the ashes ... hez dead adia ... long gone !!! 😭

I think historical shows and movies differ from others in the sense that the producers of that program need to have a good understanding of the historical character. It is also desirable that they have a sympathetic view of the character. The show suffers if the producers are apathetic regarding their views of the character and it is terrible if they are hostile to their main character.

Originally posted by: Donjas

I think historical shows and movies differ from others in the sense that the producers of that program need to have a good understanding of the historical character. It is also desirable that they have a sympathetic view of the character. The show suffers if the producers are apathetic regarding their views of the character and it is terrible if they are hostile to their main character.

Imagine a CV in Ekta's team who is actually hostile to Akbar. This person will never want to show Akbar in a positive light, unless forced to do so by others.

If the reason is not actual hostility, it could be the belief that only woman specific characters will appeal to viewers, maybe like Diya Bhaati or Saath Nibhana. The problem here is the assumption that the viewer makeup of Saas Bahu shows is similar to historical shows.

The third reason could be the increased workload that Ekta and her team has off late. New shows means that good technical talent is taken away from established shows like JA and given over to these new shows in an attempt to give them a head start.

The new technical staff sent to JA maybe amateurs, with limited experience and no understanding of the backstory. These newcomers start their own stuff with no reference to material done earlier, hence the discontinuity.

The PH has issues that first Hindu begum, who gave the heir to the Mughal dynasty was not given swan song...so they gave her that with vengeance to her husband Akbar...nothing else or nothing explains the BMC. 😡

The think CVS forgot that Jallal is a KING , he has to justice also be right & voice over his decision.. He is not just a hero of XYZ serial where heroine will do everything & she will always be right...

But Ekta apply the same formula that HERO agreeing & listen to HEROINE words is all LOVE.. As Female lead can never be wrong, if she is wrong also her intentions always right and especially the HERO should understand, listen accept, praise what ever she does.. Unfortunately Jalaal is the hero ( even though Akbar), but for EKTA he is Jodha ka Akbar. and will always be JODHA's AKBAR ..(not Akbar the great) ..😃

So now he is waiting for his TURN, & will have to fight with BOOGIE MAN as now JO is unable to fight (may be wants to him chance) she is calling SS for the help & he has to fight now..😆

Much as we try and dissect it, Akbar's character here is still part of the Indian television industry and this industry primarily caters to a female audience. Unlike us, who are here to gain some interesting perspectives on history (with entertaining spins on the tale itself) - others like twists and drama - plotting against leads that the heroine unfolds and untangles!

There is always the odd one out.. like there is the odd-Hindi movie that's female oriented (like a Dushman/Damini of yesteryears or a Kahani/Bobby Jasoos of today) but the movie industry is still by and large male dominated. The TV industry female dominated.