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Aśoka

Seen it?

2001 | 175 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, action fans and history buffs.
The mood
Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 2 hr 55 min.
  • It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 116K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Santosh Sivan

  • Shah Rukh KhanEmperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan
  • Ajith KumarSusima Maurya
  • Kareena Kapoor KhanKaurwaki
  • Hrishitaa BhattDevi
  • Danny DenzongpaVirat
  • Sooraj BalajiPrince Aryan
  • Rahul DevBheem
  • Gerson Da CunhaEmperor Bindusara Maurya
  • Subhashini AliQueen Dharma
  • Umesh MehraEmperor Chandragupta Maurya