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Category Action/Adventure DVDs, Dramas Movies, Action Videos, Foreign Films, Epic, India/Pakistan, Hindi, Ancient History
Starring Shahrukh Khan, Danny Denzongpa, Kareena Kapoor, Ajit Kumar
Director Santosh Sivan
Standard Screen; Additional Footage; English Subtitles

An epic tale of one of the greatest rulers of India, ASOKA is a testament to the redemptive power of love. Asoka inherited India's throne in third century B.C. The Indian dynasty was poised to conquer the entire peninsula and the king began his reign by leading the charge. However, the emperor found greater meaning in the love of two women and was soon transformed, renouncing warfare and adopting the principles of the Buddha. This 2001 Indian biopic of the peaceful leader is a work of great political and dramatic significance.

Asoka Reviews:

"...The cast is exemplary. Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan is excellent....Enthralling..." -- Rachel Dwyer, Sight and Sound

"...A sprawling widescreen historical epic laced with Bollywood musical numbers, melodramatic romance, spectacular locations and violent battle scenes....Khan cuts a dashing figure as a soulful hunk..." -- David Rooney, Variety

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Detailed Asoka Movie Information



Studio First Look Home Entertainment
Orig Year 2001
DVD Encoding Region 1
All Time Sales Rank   11201  
CD Universe Part number 2321382
Catalog number 95409
Discs 1
Release Date Apr 23, 2002
Rating Not Rated
Running Time 150 Minutes
Additional Info Director's Cut; Widescreen
Movie Details Color; Dolby Surround Sound; Digital Sound; Director's Cut; Letter Boxed; Widescreen
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Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars) 3 stars

5 stars Best of Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor's performances, along with an excellently written script, make Asoka the best Bollywood movie I've ever seen. The drama; music; choreography; and pagentry of this film, plus it's surprise climax, will pull at your heart strings like a master puppeteer. This majestic epic is a must-see, especially for those unfamiliar with bollywood films.
Submitted by natasha.small (Bowie, Maryland USA) Verified Buyer
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5 stars An AWESOME SUPERISE!!!
I was in the video store and stumbled across 'ASOKA'. I thought the cover was nice, but wasnt expecting much. I was so wrong! This is,by far ,my all time FAVORITE movie! It's got beautiful people,comedy,drama, catchy songs and the best love story ever. I forced my boyfrind to watch and now he loves it to. I LOVE 'ASOKA' and I'm stoked I finally own my own copy.
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1 star Waste of time!
This is just another cheap entertainment from India which does not intend to define/redefine or depict the history of the times of Asoka nor does it contribute a bit to the Art of Cinema. total waste of time.
Submitted by Divya (New Delhi, India)
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1 star worst historical movie ever made
this is what happens when you make a period movie with 21st century gestures and body language and have no idea or clue of the history.less than average performance by the cast drives the last nail.not worth watching.
Submitted by sanjay (wash,usa)
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Asoka DVD Features



Region 1
Keep Case
Anamporphic Widescreen
Single Side - Dual Layer
Additional Release Material:
Featurette -
1. MAKING OF ASOKA
Trailer -
1. U.S. Theatrical Trailer
Text/Galleries:
Filmographies -
1. Cast
Interactive Features:
Scene Access




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