Plot
2001 film by Santosh Sivan
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Why Watch This
Asoka brings the world of ancient India to the screen through a sweeping story of ambition, love, betrayal and transformation. Shah Rukh Khan portrays the warrior prince Ashoka, whose struggle for power and relationship with Kaurwaki shape his journey. Grand battle sequences, evocative cinematography and a memorable soundtrack make this historical epic stand out.
Best For
Best for viewers who enjoy Indian historical epics, royal romances, ancient kingdoms, political rivalries, battlefield drama and stories about the transformation of a powerful warrior. It is especially appealing to fans of Shah Rukh Khan and period films inspired by Indian history.
The CinePearl Take
Asoka combines the spectacle of a warrior's rise with the emotional journey of a man confronting the consequences of violence. Shah Rukh Khan brings intensity to the title role, while Kareena Kapoor adds a romantic dimension to the story. Although the film takes creative liberties with history, its central themes of ambition, love, loss and the search for peace give it lasting appeal as a cinematic interpretation of Ashoka's life.
If You Liked This, Try
Jodhaa Akbar · Bajirao Mastani · Padmaavat · Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior · Samrat Prithviraj · Kesari · Mughal-e-Azam · Baahubali: The Beginning · Baahubali 2: The Conclusion · Ponniyin Selvan: I
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Santosh Sivan
- Cast
- Raghubir Yadav, Gerson da Cunha, Gayatri Jayaraman, Subhashini Ali, Suresh Oberoi, Shwetha Menon, Ajith Kumar, Suresh Menon, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Umesh Mehra, Rahul Dev, Karan Dewani, Mithilesh Chaturvedi, Vineet Kumar Sharma, Johnny Lever, Danny Denzongpa, Shah Rukh Khan
- Writer
- Santosh Sivan
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