| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (176 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| 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 neighbouring 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 |
| Notes |
DVD |
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Bollywood Masala: BOL006 |
| Credits |
Director, Santosh Sivan |
| Cast |
Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor |
| Notes |
Censorship rating: M 15+ |
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First released India : Arclightz and Films, 2001 |
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Region 4, PAL |
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Hindi or English dialogue, English subtitles |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Aśoka, King of Magadha, fl. 259 B.C. -- Drama
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AsÌoka, King of Magadha, fl. 259 B.C. -- Drama
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Feature films -- India
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| SUBJECT |
Magadha (Kingdom) -- Drama
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| Author |
Sivan, Santosh
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Khan, Shah Rukh
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Kapoor, Kareena
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Bollywood Masala (Firm)
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AV Channel (Firm)
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