# Anarkali (1966)

Malayalam · Released 1966-08-27

Anarkali is a 1966 Malayalam film. K R Vijaya, KR Vijaya and KJ Yesudas appear in it.

Cast: K R Vijaya as Anarkali / Nadira, KR Vijaya as Anarkali / Nadira, KJ Yesudas as Tanzen

## Storyline
Prince Salim, son of Akbar falls in love with Anarkali. Akbar forbids Salim to prolong this affair as he wanted his son to marry a Rajput princess and thereby strengthen communal harmony.

## Common questions

### When was Anarkali released?
Anarkali was released on 27 August 1966.

### Who stars in Anarkali?
K R Vijaya, KR Vijaya and KJ Yesudas star in Anarkali.

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