buddhism,emperor,commander,reue,india,ancient world,historical drama

Aśoka (2001)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Santosh Sivan
  • Profile picture of Shah Rukh Khan
    Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan Shah Rukh Khan
  • Profile picture of Kareena Kapoor Khan
    Kaurwaki Kareena Kapoor Khan
  • Profile picture of Hrishitaa Bhatt
    Devi Hrishitaa Bhatt
  • Profile picture of Danny Denzongpa
    Virat Danny Denzongpa
  • Profile picture of Rahul Dev
    Bheem Rahul Dev
  • Profile picture of Ajith Kumar
    Susima Maurya Ajith Kumar
  • Profile picture of Umesh Mehra
    Emperor Chandragupta Maurya Umesh Mehra
  • Profile picture of Vineet Sharma
    Sugatra Vineet Sharma

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Keywords

  • buddhism
  • emperor
  • commander
  • reue
  • india
  • ancient world
  • historical drama