Asoka
(VHS Video)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment, [2002].
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videocassette (169 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Status
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Published
[United States] : Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment, [2002].
Format
VHS Video
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
hin
UPC
687797954039
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Santosh Sivan ; art director, Sabu Cyril ; editor, Sreekar Prasad ; music, Anu Malik ; costume designer, Anu Vardhan ... [et al.].
Participants/Performers
Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa, Ruhul Dev, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Gerson da'Cunha, Umesh Mehra, Subhashini, Suraj Balaje, Ajit Kumar.
Description
Traces the life of Emperor Asoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who assended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century B.C. To extend the borders of his kingdom, he wages one of the bloodiest wars in history with the neighboring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated. Confronted by the aftermath of his conquest, Asoka is overcome with remorse and renounces the path of war to dedicate his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism.
Target Audience
Not rated; however, viewer discretion is advised.
Additional Physical Form
Also issued on DVD.
System Details
VHS, stereo., Hi-fi.
Language
Hindi dialogue, English subtitles.
Awards
Filmfare Awards: 2002, Filmfare Award - Best Cinematography (Santosh Sivan).
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Public Library - VID - Video Collection | ASO F | Find It Now |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Chaudhary, S., Sivan, S., Khan, S. R., Kapoor, K., Denzongpa, D., Dev, R., Bhatt, H., Cunha, G. d., Mehra, U., Subhashini., Balajee, S. S., Kumar, A., Cyril, S., Prasad, S., Malik, A., & Vardhan, A. (2002). Asoka (Widescreen version.). Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Saket. Chaudhary et al.. 2002. Asoka. Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Saket. Chaudhary et al.. Asoka Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment, 2002.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chaudhary, Saket., et al. Asoka Widescreen version., Distributed by First Look Home Entertainment, 2002.
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