Yes. More violent than 88% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Yes. More sad than 82% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Aśoka end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Aśoka easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Aśoka

Name: Aśoka
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2001
Duration: 175 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa

Only the dead have seen the end of war

Directed by Santosh Sivan

Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment

2001175 min6.4 / 10

An epic historical drama tracing a warrior prince's transformation from martial ambition through romantic love and personal tragedy toward spiritual enlightenment and renunciation of violence.

A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.

Clusters

Soldiers Facing Wartime Hardship Rebels Fighting Empires Historical Forbidden Romance Family Honor Revenge Monks And Temple Life

Genres

Action Adventure Drama History Romance War

Keywords

Buddhism Emperor Commander Reue India Ancient World Historical Drama

Questions people ask

Is Aśoka violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Aśoka sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Aśoka scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does Aśoka end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Aśoka easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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