| Cast: |
Kareena
Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan, Danny Dangzogpa
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"Whose
d
estiny
is greater than that of the emperor?"
In
self-imposed exile from the kingdom of Magadha, Prince
Asoka is intrigued by an old man who informs him even
Emperors are 'ordinary' and that his destiny transcends
the crown and the throne.
2500
years after his death, Asoka the Great lives on in
our memories. He towers over history as a symbol of
peace and non-violence: a burning torch that illuminates
the path from war to remorse, from ambition to religion,
from hatred to love.
ASOK
A
traces the life of the Emperor Asoka, grandson of
Chandragupta Maurya, who ascended the throne of Magadha
in the 3rd century B.C.
To
extend the boundaries of his empire, Asoka waged 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, in which thousands
lost their lives, Asoka is overcome by remorse. He
renounces the path of war and dedicates his life to
spreading the light of Buddhism across the world.
ASOKA
is a journey: the transform
ation
of a youh from a beloved son to an obsessive romantic.
From a man embittered by betrayals to a ruthless warrior
consumed by ambition. From a conqueror of lands to
a conqueror of self. The ultimate kingdom of Asoka
was the hearts of men.
Whose
destiny is greater than that of the Emperor?
"The traveller's when he completes his journey."
