# Aśoka (2001)

Hindi · 2 min · Released 2001-09-13

Aśoka is a 2001 Hindi film. It is directed by Santosh Sivan and produced by Juhi Chawla, with music by Sandeep Chowta. Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Danny Denzongpa and Rahul Dev appear in it, alongside 5 more credited names.

Director: Santosh Sivan
Producer: Juhi Chawla
Music: Sandeep Chowta
Cast: Ajith Kumar as Susima Maurya, Kareena Kapoor as Kaurwaki, Hrishitaa Bhatt as Devi, Danny Denzongpa as Virat, Rahul Dev as Bheem, Shweta Menon as Nandaneshwari, Johnny Lever as Maurya Soldier (uncredited), Suresh Menon as Maurya Soldier, Gayatri Jayaraman as Special Appearance, Raghubir Yadav as Maurya soldier

## Storyline
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.

## Common questions

### When was Aśoka released?
Aśoka was released on 13 September 2001.

### Who stars in Aśoka?
Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Hrishitaa Bhatt and Danny Denzongpa star in Aśoka.

### Who directed Aśoka?
Aśoka was directed by Santosh Sivan.

### Who composed the music for Aśoka?
The music is by Sandeep Chowta.

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