Ekta Kapoor’s first historical drama Jodha Akbar took the digital route with the launch of its first e-book and mobile game.The mobile game by the same name was launched by actor Rajat Tokas who plays Akbar. Paridhi Sharma, seen as Jodha, unveiled the e-book titled “The Zee TV Mughal Empire E-Book”. The e-book and mobile game were released at the ND Studio at Karjat, 90 km from Mumbai.
The mobile game comprises 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 presents historical facts and figures through vibrant pictures. Paridhi said the e-book is “an innovative creation”.
“This e-book is an innovative creation and an easy way to know the Mughal history. It’s visually appealing and its purpose is not just education but ‘edutainment’,” she said.
Both the applications can be downloaded on Android platforms and will soon be available on IOS platform as well, said channel’s marketing head Akash Chawla.
Produced by Balaji Telefilms, Jodha Akbar went on air June 18, 2013 on Zee TV.
Talking to The Pioneer, Tokas says he is soft spoken in real life but did not face any problem playing the authoritative character.
“Akbar was very authoritative and bold and in reality, I am very soft spoken. But Akbar had the help of his ministers and even I get that help during the shoot when I am playing Akbar’s charater and that makes it easy for me to play the character,” Rajat said.
Talking about what quality of the emperor fascinates him, he said Akbar was well aware of anything and everything. He had everything - money, fame and power. “The best part about him was that he knew how to use the power. He believed in planning and always made plans in advance. I like that about him.”