Aśoka (2001)

  • R
  • 09/13/2001 (US)
  • Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War
  • 2h 55m

Only the dead have seen the end of war

Overview

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.

Santosh Sivan

Director, Screenplay

Saket Chaudhary

Screenplay

Cast

Shah Rukh Khan's headshot

Shah Rukh Khan

Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan
Kareena Kapoor Khan's headshot

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kaurwaki
Hrishitaa Bhatt's headshot

Hrishitaa Bhatt

Devi
Danny Denzongpa's headshot

Danny Denzongpa

Virat
Sooraj Balaji's headshot

Sooraj Balaji

Prince Aryan
Rahul Dev's headshot

Rahul Dev

Bheem
Ajith Kumar's headshot

Ajith Kumar

Susima Maurya
Gerson Da Cunha's headshot

Gerson Da Cunha

Emperor Bindusara Maurya

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