[tps_footer]Zee TV‘s historical drama Jodha Akbar, that’s giving Star Plus‘s Diya Aur Baati Hum run for it’s money at the TRP chat, added another feather in it’s cap by going digital.
Yes, you have heard it right. Jodha Akbar took a step ahead and has taken a digital route with the launch of its first e-book and mobile game.
The mobile game also called Jodha Akbar was launched by actor Rajat Tokas, who essays the character of Akbar and was just awarded the best actor at the Guild Awards. Paridhi Sharma, seen as Jodha, though did not win any award, unveiled the e-book titled The Zee TV Mughal Empire e-Book.
The e-book and mobile game were released at the ND Studio in Karjat, ninety kilometres from Mumbai. The mobile game comprises of six mini games. It gives players a chance to step into the shoes of Akbar and conquer a fort to rescue his ladylove Jodha. The e-book, which has attractive graphics, presents historical facts and figures through vibrant pictures.
An excited Paridhi said, “The Zee TV Mughal Empire e-Book is an innovative creation. This e-book is an innovative creation and an easy way to know the Mughal History. It is visually appealing and its purpose is not just education but edutainment.”
Both the applications can be downloaded on Android platforms and will soon be available on IOS platform as well. Jodhaa Akbar is a sixteenth century love story about a political marriage of convenience between a Mughal emperor, Akbar and a Rajput princess, Jodha. The show focuses on their love story along with historical events.
Many of the events portrayed in the series are based on real events. Certain Rajput groups claimed Jodhaa was married to Akbar’s son, Jahangir, not Akbar; whereas certain reports stated that Jodha and Akbar were not married.
Produced by Balaji Telefilms, Jodha Akbar went on air on June 18, 2013 on Zee TV.[/tps_footer]
