Mughal E Azam

Mughal E Azam (1960)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 88% of users liked it
    (1,706 ratings)

The land of the sacred Ganga and the towering Himalayas has given the world some personalities whose ideals were resplendently as pure as the water of the Ganga and whose aims were lofty as the Himalayas. Four hundred and sixty two years ago, a man named Jalaluddin Mohammed Akbar was born in this… More

G, 2 hr. 53 min.
Directed By
K.Asif, K. Asif
Written By
K.Asif, Aman
Genres
Drama, Romance, Art House & International
In Theaters
Apr 1, 2005 Limited
On DVD
Sep 27, 2005
UTV Communications

Critic Reviews

  • Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle

    One of India's greatest feature films has been restored and colorized, giving a new generation of filmgoers a chance to see what all the fuss was about.

  • Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

    An example of popular folk art at its most endearing, and while the film is filled with considerable grace, as a mass entertainment it has not an ounce of subtlety.

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    In this fully colorized version, K. Asif's already-spellbinding romance feels like it's finally, truly come into its own.

  • Jaspreet Pandohar, BBC

    Mughal-E-Azam's themes of love, loyalty and sacrifice remain as relevant as ever -- a true testament to director K Asif's vision and commitment.

  • Naman Ramachandran, Sight and Sound

    Despite of all the grandeur, the film has a tender and delicate heart.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Wahida K


    There is something that confuses me about this Movie. I have seen the songs of this Movie in Black and White and in Color. I heard/read and was told that beside Pakeezah and Nikaah this Movie is one of the greatest Classic ever. My Previous review above. After watching the Movie::… More

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