Overview
In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.
A closer look
Mughal-e-Azam (1960) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by K. Asif. The cast includes Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Madhubala, Durga Khote. Runtime: 197 minutes.
Cast & crew












Beyond Mughal-e-Azam
Explore other films featuring the people behind this movie.
Mughal-e-Azam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Mughal-e-Azam?
Mughal-e-Azam is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Mughal-e-Azam?
Our source metadata lists 5 August 1960. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Mughal-e-Azam?
The listed director is K. Asif.
Who is in the cast of Mughal-e-Azam?
The available cast credits include Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Madhubala, Durga Khote, Nigar Sultana. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Mughal-e-Azam?
The recorded runtime is 197 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Mughal-e-Azam?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Mughal-e-Azam?
The original title in our source data is मुगल-ए-आज़म. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Mughal-e-Azam about?
In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.
Is a trailer available for Mughal-e-Azam?
A trailer link is available in our catalogue. Watch it on YouTube.
Watch trailer on YouTube ↗






