Asoka(2001)
Hindi168 mins
Asoka (2001) is a 168-minute Hindi film directed by Santosh Sivan. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Ajith Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Asoka stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2001.
Director:Santosh Sivan
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 26 October 2001
- Director
- Santosh Sivan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A young prince flees his family after a conflict. While in hiding, he falls in love and must fight to protect the woman he loves. A series of tragic conspiracies later leads him to find peace through Buddhism.
“A prince's love leads to a warrior's awakening.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
168Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 October 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleअशोक
Also Known AsAshoka the Great · اشوک · Asoka · Samrat Ashoka · Император · 아소카 · Asoka - Ashoka the Great
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
revengelovesurvivalidentity
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in three languages at once: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, with Shah Rukh Khan dubbing his own lines for all versions.
- The battle scenes used over 2,000 extras and were filmed in the deserts of Rajasthan to look like ancient India.
- Director Santosh Sivan is a noted cinematographer, and the film was shot entirely on location, not in studios.
- The film's budget was around 350 million rupees, making it one of the most expensive Indian films of its time.
- Shah Rukh Khan performed many of his own stunts, including sword fights, without a body double.
- The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, but the background score was by Sandeep Chowta, known for his dark, atmospheric work.
- Despite its scale, the film was not a major box office success in India, though it found a stronger audience internationally.