A. R. Rahman, Javed Akhtar & Ashutosh Gowariker come together to create magic with JODHAA AKBAR

Ashutosh Gowariker's epic romance, Jodhaa Akbar, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the Rajput princess, Jodhaa, and Hrithik Roshan as the Mughal emperor, Akbar, will have its worldwide soundtrack release on 15th January, 2008. The stunning soundtrack of the film was unveiled last evening with a grand star studded event. The event also witnessed the Royalty of Jaipur (the direct descendants of Jodhaa) – HH Maharaja Bhawani Singhji & HH Maharani Padmini Deviji of Jaipur and HH Maharaja Brajraj Singhji of Kishangarh, as the chief guests for the evening.

Present in the magnificent Royal tent, especially erected for the unveiling, were all the singers along with the entire cast and crew of the film including Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, A. R. Rahman, Javed Akhtar, Mrs. Punam S. Sinha, Sonu Sood, Ronnie Screwvala, Sunita Gowariker and Ashutosh Gowariker, in Mumbai last evening. Says Ronnie Screwvala on the launch of UTV Music with Jodhaa Akbar: "A film of the magnitude and calibre of Jodhaa Akbar with its outstanding music compositions is the perfect vehicle for the launch of UTV Music. This is in keeping with the vision of UTV Motion Pictures to provide quality entertainment to our audiences worldwide across all distribution platforms. For our first initiative, UTV Music is honoured to have the collaborative effort of Ashutosh Gowariker, A. R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar and this is a very proud moment for all of us."

The most awaited film's fascinating musical journey of Jodhaa Akbar features 5 tracks, with 2 additional instrumental tracks. The CD pack also includes a special Bonus Features DVD. Jointly produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Ashutosh Gowariker Productions, Jodhaa Akbar will release across cinemas worldwide on 15th February, 2008.

With an impressive track record of producing hit soundtracks together, A. R. Rahman, Javed Akhtar and Ashutosh Gowariker have now created another soul-stirring album in Jodhaa Akbar after their outstanding teamwork on Lagaan and Swades. Producing the music of Jodhaa Akbar has been an incredible journey for Ashutosh Gowariker: "The experience has been fascinating, exciting and unique. One of the pleasures of working on a film is repeating your team. And if that team happens to be Javed Saab and Rahman then the process of creating music is all the more wonderful and joyous. Jodhaa Akbar needed a distinct sound, keeping in mind the Rajput and Mughal cultures; it needed to be regal and epic in its composition but at the same time it needed to have a contemporary appeal, which these two magicians have wonderfully woven together effortlessly."Speaking on the music, A R Rahman comments "It has always been a pleasure to associate with Ashutosh on his projects. We started off with Lagaan and then Swades, both of which gave me immense creative satisfaction as a composer. It was an honour that Jodhaa Akbar was offered to me. Working on the music of Jodhaa Akbar has been a creative challenge for me, as being an epic romance set in the sixteenth century, the music was required to bring out the nuances of that era."