- Release Date: 2001
- Runtime: 155 min
- Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
- Starring: Kareena Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan, Hrishita Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa ... see all
- Director: Santosh Sivan
- Plot: Prince Ashoke (Shahrukh Khan), heir to the Magadha Kingdom, bowing to his mother's (Shilpa Mehta) demand forsakes his princely status and goes to live in the wild for awhile. There... Read more
User Reviews
One of my favorite Indian movies!
Oct 26, 2007
ausnos - yahoo.com
Oct 26, 2007ausnos - yahoo.com
I have to admit that I didn't know what to expect when I rented this movie for the first time. I was impressed after seeing "Lagaan" and I'm proud to say that I wasn't disapointed when I saw "Asoka". The character... Full review
Outstanding. A.
Jun 02, 2007
chiijon - yahoo.com
Jun 02, 2007chiijon - yahoo.com
Despite the dancings which you will see in every indian movie ever made, not complaining, as it is part of their culture. Asoka - The story is amazing, sentimental to a certain degree. Definately well made foriegn film. One of the... Full review
excellent movie
Jun 02, 2007
a_f_g2003 - yahoo.com
Jun 02, 2007a_f_g2003 - yahoo.com
it was really a good movie nice actions and a nice story.it was better than what i thought and srk was really good and kareena was ok.brilliant performances from the actors.... Full review
Only the dead have seen the end of war.
Aug 15, 2006
Jessica Kolk - imdb.com
Aug 15, 2006Jessica Kolk - imdb.com
This movie is underrated and deserves more then the 6.8 from the users' rating here in IMDb. Shahrukh Khan is totally hot and perfect as Asoka, but I don't understand why so many people are saying bad things about the... Full review
Spectacular Epic
Jul 17, 2006
Claudio Carvalho - imdb.com
Jul 17, 2006Claudio Carvalho - imdb.com
In India, about 260 BC in the Empire of Magadha, the Prince Asoka (Shah Rukh Khan) survives to many betrayals of his brothers, leaded by the evil Susima (Ajit Kumar), who wants to kill him to inherit the throne. Asoka's... Full review
Srk is god!
Apr 10, 2006
avirup03 - yahoo.com
Apr 10, 2006avirup03 - yahoo.com
dis happens 2 b one of srk's best performances...according 2 me! a gr8 film made...which should have done a better business commercially. kareena, whose 3rd film dis was, was mind-blowing. da film was very well-shot..n da climax stands out in dis... Full review
Exotic Epic
Dec 04, 2005
zhuomk - yahoo.com
Dec 04, 2005zhuomk - yahoo.com
Seldom see Indian movies. This one is an epic. It's splendid. Of course,I like it for exotic style. Bollywood has the potential to produce such high budget movies. They did a good job.... Full review
could be better
Nov 21, 2005
hunteruvm - yahoo.com
Nov 21, 2005hunteruvm - yahoo.com
The visuals of this movie are great and the acting by all was superb..however some of the dance-song num bers, i thought, were completely pointless..especially "O re kanchi" and "a thayar ho ja"..such parts just made irritated me! the movie however... Full review
Best
Oct 30, 2005
andre1990 - yahoo.com
Oct 30, 2005andre1990 - yahoo.com
This movie was the best movie i have ever seen, battles, history everything was great. Iv seen this movie over a million times and i love it.... Full review
Impressive
Feb 12, 2005
zenaf - imdb.com
Feb 12, 2005zenaf - imdb.com
This film is not intended to be derogatory towards Buddhists, but does indeed enact the historical beginnings of Buddhism. King Ashoka was a vicious warrior before he was shown the 8-fold path but his conversion did not occur until much... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Apr 26, 2009Deseret News
But he's got a wealth of material and a fabulous cast.....Asoka" is rated R for scenes of violent warfare (swordplay, arrow fire, hand-to-hand combat and even some slapstick), gore, some extremely suggestive dance moves and some mildly vulgar humor.....As good as Khan is, it's the riveting Kapoor who commands attention;....And Sivan's peculiar staging of the action scenes ensures.... ... Full Review
| Jan 24, 2009Glamsham.com
Well Hrishita, AASMA may not have got off to a great response but we are happy that your character as well as the film is being appreciated by the critics as well as the audience.
The film has a lovely message for all and that is; never give up!
... Full Review
| Sep 20, 2007Apun ka Choice
It is a futuristic and stylish movie.....still she is among the top actresses in Bollywood.....she is an ardent SRK fan..... ... Full Review
| Oct 30, 2001BBC Films
The film is well shot The film begins nicely.
It is at this point that Asoka is temporarily lost and Shahrukh Khan the actor takes over.
Asoka is a skilled and brave warrior, who dreams of becoming a great king one day.
... Full Review
| Jan 11, 2001ViewLondon
This film is visually haunting.....Captivating film and excellent performances all round..... ... Full Review
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