Ajit, Danny Denzongpa, Gerson Da Cunha

The epic life story of Asoka, the 3rd century BC ruler of the Mauryan dynasty who waged some of the bloodiest wars in Indian history. He was later overcome by remorse for the death and destruction he ...( read more  read more... )had unleashed and went on to become a religious visionary, spreading the word of Buddha.

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R, 2 hrs. 38 min.

Directed by: Santosh Sivan

Release Date: October 26, 2001

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DVD Release Date: March 12, 2002

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  • June 27, 2008
    Great movie. Interesting story plot.
  • September 1, 2009
    favourite indian movie. Best Epic Story
  • August 16, 2009
    Foarte frumos filmul
  • July 21, 2009
    this is my first real movie i've seen with shahrukh khan.. i liked it
  • June 5, 2009
    I've seen it...it was good at the beginning....i loved the powerful, evil characteristic of Asoka and Shahrukh Khan played it well, BUT THEN......it was just gone....i was just wondering where the heck the evil , powerful, cool Asoka that I liked was gone... it's just disappointi...( read more)ng...
  • June 1, 2009
    If you love epic story, this movie with kareena kapoor and srk is for you. scenes of wars are fantastic, bloody but fantastic
  • April 29, 2009
    I can't even remember most of this movie, just that it was awesome and that Pawan is a horse's name.
  • April 28, 2009
    owhhh how terrific the movie is this. I like the way they act..(the actors and actresses)I like the story, they have an unexpected ending, surprising..sad ending but its ok para maiba naman..:)For a change.
  • April 22, 2009
    Bollywood epic movie based on the life of Mauryan dynastys Prince Asoka, dramatizes a cunning warrior's transformation into a legendary leader.
  • April 8, 2009
    Over acting all over

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  • LaRaVeL
    April 28, 2009
    owhhh how terrific the movie is this. I like the way they act..(the actors and actresses)I like the story, they have an unexpected ending, surprising..sad ending but its ok para maiba naman..:)For a change.
  • valytristu
    February 26, 2009
    Ilove this movie.
  • technicalflavor
    July 17, 2006
    The film is extremely stylish in its mix of Indian aesthetic and contemporary simplicity which reflects.The performances throughout the film are spot on with Shah Rukh Khan ruling the roost once again with his stupendous and sincere portrayal of Asoka, his myriad emotions and thoughts shining like a mirror in every frame. Kareena Kapoor as Kaurwaki makes a beautiful and sensuous princess, commanding the screen with a presence, that few of her contemporaries can rival. Kareena is really Beautiful she is my fav. actress.

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