Drama ·Romance · India · 1960 · 3h 17m

Mughal-e-Azam

मुगल-ए-आज़म

Mughal-e-Azam poster
Director
K. Asif
Cast
Dilip Kumar as Prince Salim Prithviraj Kapoor as Emperor Akbar Madhubala as Anarkali Durga Khote as Maharani Jodha Bai Nigar Sultana as Bahar Ajit Khan as Durjan Singh
Crew
R.D. Mathur — Director of Photography Dharamvir — Editor Naushad — Original Music Composer K. Asif — Screenplay K. Asif — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Mughal-e-Azam — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
empiredanceremperorprinceforbidden lovecourtesanlovetragedyunrequited lovetragic lovebased on myths, legends or folkloremughal empire
Key Collaborators
K. Asif Director R.D. Mathur Director of Photography Dharamvir Editor Naushad Original Music Composer K. Asif Screenplay K. Asif Producer
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