Who is the director of the movie Asoka?
Aśoka is a 2001 Indian Hindi -language epic historical drama film directed and co-written by Santosh Sivan. It is a dramatised version of the early life of emperor Asoka, of the Maurya dynasty, who ruled most of the South Asia in 3rd century BCE .
Where does the story of Asoka take place?
The film chronicles the early part of the life of Emperor Asoka. It begins with his career as a General in Takshashila and ends with the bloody conquest of the Kalinga .
Who is the grandfather of Prince Asoka in Asoka?
Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, grandfather of Asoka, of the Maurya empire, has decided to embrace Jainism and abdicate the throne of the empire in favour of his son Bindusara. But his grandson, Prince Asoka, claims his sword. The old emperor explains that this sword is evil and the sword demands blood and destruction.
Who is the Buddhist maiden in the movie Asoka?
Mad with grief and anger, Asoka leads a brutal crackdown in Ujjaini. The assassins sent by Susima injure Asoka in a battle, and Virat saves him. He is taken to a Buddhist monastery at Vidisa to recover. There, he meets a Buddhist maiden, Devi ( Hrishita Bhatt ), who cares for him.
Where was the movie Ashoka the Great released?
It was originally released as Ashoka The Great in India. The film was widely screened across the United Kingdom and North America, and was also selected for screening at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, where it got positive response.
Who is Kareena Kapoor in the movie Asoka?
Asoka, alone and disguised as an ordinary traveller, rides to the south. In his travels, he meets a lovely maiden, Kaurwaki ( Kareena Kapoor) and falls in love with her. He also develops a good relationship with her little brother Arya.
What happens if I watch Ashoka on YouTube?
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