Aśoka(2001)
अशोक
Only the dead have seen the end of war
Aśoka Synopsis
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Aśoka (2001) is a action, adventure, drama, history, romance and war film directed by Santosh Sivan, released on September 13, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Hrishitaa Bhatt. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 166 ratings.
- Director:
- Santosh Sivan
- Writers:
- Saket Chaudhary, Santosh Sivan, Abbas Tyrewala
- Producers:
- Juhi Chawla Mehta, Shah Rukh Khan
- Cinematographer:
- Santosh Sivan
- Composer:
- Anu Malik
- Production:
- Red Chillies Entertainment
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Aśoka (2001) Trailer
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Aśoka Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shah Rukh Khan
as Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan
Ajith Kumar
as Susima Maurya
Kareena Kapoor Khan
as Kaurwaki
Hrishitaa Bhatt
as Devi
Danny Denzongpa
as Virat
- Sooraj Balaji
Sooraj Balaji
as Prince Aryan
Rahul Dev
as Bheem
- Gerson Da Cunha
Gerson Da Cunha
as Emperor Bindusara Maurya
- Subhashini Ali
Subhashini Ali
as Queen Dharma
Umesh Mehra
as Emperor Chandragupta Maurya
Vineet Sharma
as Sugatra
Shweta Menon
as Nandaneshwari
Key crew
Directed by Santosh Sivan, written by Saket Chaudhary, Santosh Sivan and Abbas Tyrewala, produced by Juhi Chawla Mehta and Shah Rukh Khan.
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Aśoka Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 166 ratings.
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Aśoka – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Aśoka online?
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Aśoka (2001) is available to stream on Netflix, Brew, Sun Nxt and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Aśoka?
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The main cast of Aśoka (2001) includes Shah Rukh Khan, Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hrishitaa Bhatt and Danny Denzongpa. The film was directed by Santosh Sivan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Aśoka released?
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Aśoka was released on September 13, 2001 and runs for 2h 55m.
Is Aśoka worth watching?
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Aśoka (2001) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 166 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Aśoka?
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Yes. The official Aśoka trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.