Aśoka (2001)

6.5/10 175 min Action Adventure Drama History Romance 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.

Cast

Shah Rukh Khan

Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan

Ajith Kumar

Susima Maurya

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kaurwaki

Hrishitaa Bhatt

Devi

Danny Denzongpa

Virat

Rahul Dev

Bheem

Vineet Sharma

Sugatra

Shweta Menon

Nandaneshwari

Johny Lever

Maurya Soldier (uncredited)

Suresh Menon

Maurya Soldier

Gayatri Jayaraman

Special Appearance

Shaan Mukherjee

Cameo

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