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Bad news for those looking forward to the epic Jodhaa Akbar. The movie has been delayed and will now see a 15th February 2008 release. The change of release date is due to the fact that Ashutosh Gowariker has been advised bed rest for 21 dayswith a severe back problem. The director was scheduled to be in Chennai forthis entire week to finish the background score of the film, but could not move out because of strict instructions from his doctors not to travel.

Referring to his back problem, Ashutosh stated, "I am sad that this had to happen in the thick of post production; it is unfortunate, but it has to be dealt with."