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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.
A closer look
Aśoka (2001) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War. Directed by Santosh Sivan. The cast includes Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa, Sooraj Balaji. Runtime: 175 minutes.
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Asoka FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Asoka?
Asoka is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Asoka?
Our source metadata lists 13 September 2001. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Asoka?
The listed director is Santosh Sivan.
Who is in the cast of Asoka?
The available cast credits include Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa, Sooraj Balaji, Rahul Dev. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Asoka?
The recorded runtime is 175 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Asoka?
The source lists these genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War.
What is the original title of Asoka?
The original title in our source data is अशोक. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Asoka about?
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.
Is a trailer available for Asoka?
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