Sonu Sood On Jodha Akbar's 15th Anniversary: Says He Is Sad That His Mother Couldn't Watch The Movie; At The Release, I Could Feel She Is Sitting Beside Me
The actor Sonu Sood claims that his history professor mother helped him during the Jodha Akbar filming in 2008. He said that the movie reminds him of her memories, which is why it remains special.
By Xappie Desk, February 15, 2023 18:45 IST
The 2008 movie Jodhaa Akbar was special for actor Sonu Sood in a variety of ways. He portrayed Rajkumar Sujamal, the cousin brother of Jodhaa (played by actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan). The epic movie was helmed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
He revealed, “I thoroughly enjoyed shooting for this one. Historical films always give me a high. My mom, being a professor of History, had always encouraged me to do some historical films when I am offered. That is why I said yes to this one”.
The 49-year-old remembers how 'huge help' his mother was during the shoot. He continues, “She helped me with my character, and guided me throughout the shoot, and also with the script. But she couldn’t see the film. She passed away four months before the release. Then I went for the premiere, I could feel she is sitting beside me.”
He became emotional, saying, “It reminds me of her memories. She had visited me on the sets of Jodhaa Akbar, that was the last set she visited. That’s why it remains special. She promised me that this film will change a lot of things for me, and it did”.