Aśoka (2001)
Only the dead have seen the end of war
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Director: Santosh Sivan
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War
Runtime: 175 min
Release Date: September 13, 2001
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan - Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan
- Kareena Kapoor Khan - Kaurwaki
- Hrishitaa Bhatt - Devi
- Danny Denzongpa - Virat
- Sooraj Balaji - Prince Aryan
- Rahul Dev - Bheem
- Ajith Kumar - Susima Maurya
- Gerson Da Cunha - Emperor Bindusara Maurya
- Subhashini Ali - Queen Dharma
- Umesh Mehra - Emperor Chandragupta Maurya
Screenplay
- Saket Chaudhary (Screenplay)
- Santosh Sivan (Screenplay)
- Abbas Tyrewala (Dialogue)
Music: Anu Malik, Sandeep Chowta
Cinematography: Santosh Sivan
Editing: Sreekar Prasad
Production: Red Chillies Entertainment
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Budget: $17M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: hi
Themes
Ancient Eastern Dynasties
Keywords
buddhism, emperor, commander, reue, india, ancient world, historical drama
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aśoka about?
- A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
- Who directed Aśoka?
- Aśoka was directed by Santosh Sivan.
- Who stars in Aśoka?
- Aśoka stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa, Sooraj Balaji, Rahul Dev.
- How long is Aśoka?
- Aśoka has a runtime of 2h 55m (175 minutes).
- What genre is Aśoka?
- Aśoka is a Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War film.
- What is the budget of Aśoka?
- Aśoka had a budget of $17M.
- How much did Aśoka gross?
- Aśoka grossed $19M worldwide.
- Where was Aśoka produced?
- Aśoka was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Aśoka?
- The themes of Aśoka include: Ancient Eastern Dynasties.