description Aśoka Overview
Aśoka is a 2001 historical drama depicting the early life of Emperor Asoka, a ruler of the Maurya Empire during the 3rd century BC. The film features Shah Rukh Khan as Asoka and includes Kareena Kapoor, Rahul Dev, and Ajith Kumar in supporting roles. Produced by Dreamz Unlimited and Archlightz Films, it was initially released as Ashoka: The Great.
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info Aśoka Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 2001 |
help Aśoka FAQ
Which Shah Rukh Khan film is Aśoka?
Aśoka is the 2001 Hindi historical drama in which Shah Rukh Khan plays the Mauryan ruler Asoka. Kareena Kapoor plays Kaurwaki, with Rahul Dev and Ajith Kumar in supporting appearances. [Asoka cast and crew](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/asoka/cast-and-crew)
Is Aśoka a strict history lesson?
No, it dramatizes the early life of the 3rd-century BCE emperor and uses a large romance and action plot around Kalinga. The film's Kaurwaki story is a cinematic interpretation, so it should not be treated as a complete historical record. [Asoka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asoka_%282001_film%29)
Who directed and produced Aśoka?
Santosh Sivan directed and co-wrote the film, and Dreamz Unlimited produced it. Sivan is also credited as cinematographer, which is a major part of the film's visual identity. [Asoka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asoka_%282001_film%29)
What changes Asoka from warrior to ruler?
The story follows Asoka's rise through Mauryan power struggles and the violence connected with Kalinga before he turns toward a different moral path. That shift is the film's central arc, rather than a simple battle biography. [Asoka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asoka_%282001_film%29)
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