Product Information
The story of Asoka, emperor of the Maurayan dynasty who was responsible for introducing Buddhism as a world religion. Hindi dialogue.Product Identifiers
EAN5014293133555
eBay Product ID (ePID)30046883
Product Key Features
ActorShah Rukh Khan, Danny Denzongpa, Rahul Dev, Ajit, Kareena Kapoor
Film/TV TitleAsoka
DirectorSantosh Sivan
LanguageHindi
Subtitle LanguageEnglish\French
Run Time150 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2003
FormatDVD
FeaturesAnimated And Scored Menu Graphics\Trailer\Song Selection\Two Making Of Documentaries\Image Gallery With Radio Advert Soundbed\Main Cast Biographies\Director Filmography, Widescreen, With Subtitles
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureIndia
Additional InformationAn epic tale of one of the greatest rulers of India, ASOKA is a testament to the redemptive power of love. Asoka inherited India's throne in third century B.C. The Indian dynasty was poised to conquer the entire peninsula and the king began his reign by leading the charge. However, the emperor found greater meaning in the love of two women and was soon transformed, renouncing warfare and adopting the principles of the Buddha. His leadership was . This 2001 Indian biopic of the peaceful leader is a work of great political and dramatic significance.
ReviewsSight and Sound - ...The cast is exemplary. Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan is excellent....Enthralling..., Variety - ...A sprawling widescreen historical epic laced with Bollywood musical numbers, melodramatic romance, spectacular locations and violent battle scenes....Khan cuts a dashing figure as a soulful hunk...
ScreenwriterSantosh Sivan
Format DescriptionDVD 9
Sound sourceDolby Digital