Jodhaa Akbar's Jewellery: Five Guards, One Missing Bead, and Hrithik's Precision

• Neeta Lulla, the costume designer for Jodhaa Akbar, revealed the immense security required for the film's elaborate jewellery, with five guards manning the jewellery room.
• The jewellery, designed in collaboration with Tanishq, included kundan chokers and polki, mirroring Mughal miniatures, and was a central 'character' in the film.
• Lulla recounted an incident where a missing bead from an earring caused a panic among the security guards, highlighting the meticulous tracking of every piece.
• Hrithik Roshan was highly attentive to detail during fittings, even noticing a quarter-inch difference in his armhole, and encouraged Lulla to chisel his armour while he wore it.
• Lulla compared Ashutosh Gowariker and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, noting their shared perfectionism and research, but different focuses on fabric versus jewellery magnificence.