Asoka
2001, Film, 180 min, Action, Biography, Drama, Hindi, India, MoviePedia score 65
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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Directed by Santosh Sivan
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan as Asoka
- Kareena Kapoor as Kaurwaki
- Danny Denzongpa as Virat
- Hrishitaa Bhatt as Devi
- Rahul Dev as Bheema
- Ajith Kumar as Susima
- Gerson Da Cunha as King Bindusara
- Subhashini Ali as Dharma
- Umesh Mehra as Emperor Chadragupta
- Sooraj Balaji as Prince Aryan
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