ABSTRACT
This article critically investigates how historical storytelling constantly revises and erases the past to satisfy contemporary needs. The study uses the portrayal of Jodha as an example to examine whether cinematic representation can adequately make a connection between the postcolonial present and past historiography so that the public may recognize and relate to the history through an analysis of the films Mughal-e-Azam & Jodha Akbar, as well as the arguments that flared up at the time of their release. The results highlight the historical impersonation using content analysis in a narrative that presents a comprehensive design of Jodha's cinematic portrayal using thematic analysis as a means of fostering a secular nationalist narrative and rekindling the essence of Indian culture.
