Title from disc surface. Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa, Ruhul Dev, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Gerson da'Cunha, Umesh Mehra, Subhashini, Suraj Balaje, Ajit Kumar. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001. Special features: the making of "As̄oka" featurette; theatrical trailer; scene selection; cast filmographies.
Contents:
San sana na san -- Ab tayar ho ja -- Oh ray kachi -- Roshani se -- Rat ka nasha abhi.
Summary:
Traces the life of Emperor As̄oka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who ascended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century B.C. To extend the borders of his kingdom, he wages one of the bloodiest wars in history with the neighboring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated. Confronted by the aftermath of his conquest, As̄oka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism.
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