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Aśoka

2001-09-13 · 175 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Adventure · Drama · History · Romance · 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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Directors
Santosh Sivan
Production companies
Red Chillies Entertainment
Countries
India
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 19,000,000

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Shah Rukh KhanShah Rukh KhanEmperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan
Ajith KumarAjith KumarSusima Maurya
Kareena Kapoor KhanKareena Kapoor KhanKaurwaki
Hrishitaa BhattHrishitaa BhattDevi
Danny DenzongpaDanny DenzongpaVirat
Sooraj BalajiPrince Aryan
Rahul DevRahul DevBheem
Gerson Da CunhaEmperor Bindusara Maurya
Subhashini AliQueen Dharma
Umesh MehraUmesh MehraEmperor Chandragupta Maurya
Vineet SharmaVineet SharmaSugatra
Shweta MenonShweta MenonNandaneshwari
Karan DewaniYoung Asoka
Johny LeverJohny LeverMaurya Soldier (uncredited)
Suresh MenonSuresh MenonMaurya Soldier
Shilpa MehtaSusima's Mother
Vivek SharmaSugatra
Gayatri JayaramanGayatri JayaramanSpecial Appearance
Dimple InamdarSpecial Appearance
Shaan MukherjeeShaan MukherjeeCameo

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