Akbar(1961)
'Akbar' is a 1961 Tamil-language historical romance film directed by K. Asif. It is the Tamil-dubbed version of the Hindi epic 'Mughal-e-Azam'. The film stars Dilip Kumar as Prince Salim, Madhubala as Anarkali, and Prithviraj Kapoor as Emperor Akbar. The story is set in the 16th-century Mughal Empire and follows the forbidden love between a prince and a court dancer. The music was composed by Naushad, featuring iconic songs that remain popular. The film was produced by Sterling Investment Corporation. It was released on March 3, 1961. 'Akbar' is celebrated for its grand sets, emotional performances, and timeless music. It is considered a classic of Indian cinema.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1961
- Director
- K. Asif
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 53m 0
Storyline
Prince Salim, heir to the Mughal throne, falls deeply in love with Anarkali, a beautiful court dancer. Emperor Akbar forbids their marriage because she is a commoner. Salim rebels against his father, leading to a war that tears the empire apart. Akbar sentences Anarkali to death, and Salim must fight against fate to save his love.
“Love that defied an emperor”
