Movie | Index Of Asoka

To avoid assassination, Asoka's mother Queen Dharma (Subhashini Ali) sends him into exile to live as a commoner under the name Pawan.

A major international release, though it underperformed at the Indian box office. Primary Cast & Characters index of asoka movie

Released on , Asoka (originally titled Ashoka The Great ) is a grand historical drama that explores the early life and radical transformation of Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty. Directed by Santosh Sivan , the film is celebrated for its lyrical cinematography and its fictionalized take on the events leading to the bloody Kalinga War, which ultimately led Ashoka to embrace Buddhism. Core Plot & Narrative Arc To avoid assassination