Asoka
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment, c2001.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Oceano Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
1 available
Fiction
1 available
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Published
[United States] : Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment, c2001.
Format
DVD
Language
hin
Notes
General Note
Title from disc surface.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001.
General Note
Special features: the making of "Asoka" featurette; theatrical trailer; scene selection; cast filmographies.
General Note
"FLP-95409."
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Santosh Sivan ; art director, Sabu Cyril ; editor, Sreekar Prasad ; music, Anu Malik ; costume designer, Anu Vardhan ... [et al.].
Participants/Performers
Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa, Ruhul Dev, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Gerson da'Cunha, Umesh Mehra, Subhashini, Suraj Balaje, Ajit Kumar.
Description
Traces the life of Emperor Asoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who assended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century B.C. To extend the borders of his kingdom, he wages one of the bloodiest wars in history with the neighboring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated. Confronted by the aftermath of his conquest, Asoka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism.
Target Audience
Rated R.
Additional Physical Form
Also issued on VHS.
System Details
DVD format; Dolby stereo. ; surround sound.
System Details
DVD player required.
Language
Hindi dialogue, English subtitles.
Awards
Filmfare Awards: 2002, Filmfare Award - Best Cinematography (Santosh Sivan).
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