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Mughal-e-Azam

Mughal-e-Azam

19606.93h 17m

Overview

In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.

Directed by K. Asif
Written by Shakeel Badayuni, Imtiaz Ali Taj, K. Asif
Produced by K. Asif
Box OfficeBudget: $181KRevenue: $1.3M

Top Cast

Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar

Prince Salim

Prithviraj Kapoor

Prithviraj Kapoor

Emperor Akbar

Madhubala

Madhubala

Anarkali

Durga Khote

Durga Khote

Maharani Jodha Bai

Nigar Sultana

Nigar Sultana

Bahar

Ajit Khan

Ajit Khan

Durjan Singh

Murad

Murad

Raja Man Singh

J

Jillo

Anarkali's mother

Surendra

Surendra

Tansen

Johnny Walker

Johnny Walker

Courtesan

Themes & Keywords

empiredanceremperorprinceforbidden lovecourtesanlovetragedyunrequited lovetragic lovebased on myths, legends or folkloremughal empire16th centuryfather son conflictdefiance

About Mughal-e-Azam

Mughal-e-Azam is a drama, romance film released in 1960 exploring themes of empire, dancer, emperor, prince, forbidden love, courtesan. Directed by K. Asif, it stars Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Madhubala. In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.

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