The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do. It runs long at 3h 17m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
62 audience votes
Key crew
Cast
- Dilip KumarPrince Salim
- Prithviraj KapoorEmperor Akbar
- MadhubalaAnarkali
- Durga KhoteMaharani Jodha Bai
- Nigar SultanaBahar
- Ajit KhanDurjan Singh
- MuradRaja Man Singh
- JilloAnarkali's mother
- SurendraTansen
- Johnny WalkerCourtesan
- Jalal AghaYoung Prince Salim
- TabassumCourtesan
Stills
Themes
empiredanceremperorprinceforbidden lovecourtesanlovetragedyunrequited lovetragic lovebased on myths, legends or folkloremughal empire