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Mughal-E-Azam

  • 1960
  • Not Rated
  • 3h 17m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
9.4K
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Dilip Kumar and Madhubala in Mughal-E-Azam (1960)
A 16th century prince falls in love with a court dancer and battles with his emperor father.
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A 16th century prince falls in love with a court dancer and battles with his emperor father.A 16th century prince falls in love with a court dancer and battles with his emperor father.A 16th century prince falls in love with a court dancer and battles with his emperor father.

  • Director
    • K. Asif
  • Writers
    • K. Asif
    • Aman
    • Kamal Amrohi
  • Stars
    • Prithviraj Kapoor
    • Madhubala
    • Dilip Kumar
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    9.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • K. Asif
    • Writers
      • K. Asif
      • Aman
      • Kamal Amrohi
    • Stars
      • Prithviraj Kapoor
      • Madhubala
      • Dilip Kumar
    • 48User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Prithviraj Kapoor
    Prithviraj Kapoor
    • Emperor Akbar
    • (as Prithviraj)
    Madhubala
    Madhubala
    • Anarkali
    Dilip Kumar
    Dilip Kumar
    • Prince Saleem
    Durga Khote
    Durga Khote
    • Maharani Jodha Bai
    Nigar Sultana
    Nigar Sultana
    • Bahar
    Ajit Khan
    Ajit Khan
    • Durjan Singh
    • (as Ajit)
    M. Kumar
    • Sculptor
    • (as Kumar)
    Murad
    Murad
    • Raja Mann Singh
    Jillo
    • Anarkali's Mother
    • (as Jillo Bai)
    Vijayalaxmi
    • A Maid
    S. Nazir
    • A General
    Sheila Dalaya
    • Suraiya
    • (as Sheela Delaya)
    Surendra
    Surendra
    • Tansen
    • (as Surinder)
    Johnny Walker
    Johnny Walker
    • A Tawaif
    Jalal Agha
    Jalal Agha
    • Young Prince Saleem
    Tabassum Govil
    Tabassum Govil
    • A Tawaif
    • (as Baby Tabassum)
    Gopi Krishna
    Gopi Krishna
    • Kathak Dancer
    Jago
      • Director
        • K. Asif
      • Writers
        • K. Asif
        • Aman
        • Kamal Amrohi
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews48

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      10veeru

      Unsympathetic to today's recycled films, while praising the classic vision of K. Asif

      Haha -- when I see comments that put Kuch Kuch Hota Hain or any other formulaic hindi flick as "the best film ever" they obviously didn't see K. Asif's vision of Mughal-e-Azam. From Prithviraj Kapoor's magnificent rendering of the imposing Emperor Akbar to Dalip Kumar's obvious love for the spectacular Madhubhala. The exquisite Urdu dialogues is of course not for the neophyte. But for those that can appreciate the finer things in life -- not some cloying Hum Apke Hain Kaun or Shah Rukh Khan's obsession with bleeding and overacting in every single film -- Mughal-e-Azam fits the bill perfectly.
      10ssprasad1011

      One of the BEST movies I have seen

      This film is by far one of the best, I have seen. One is sure to be mesmerized by the love affair, the Mughal Emperor and the India of that time. The film being in Urdu language also adds originality and aura. The dialogs and direction is superb. The voice of late Prithvi Raj Kapoor as Akbar is beyond compare. Salim, played by Dilip Kumar is one of his best known acting and film. Madhubala seems great, and I definitely feel, she rivals any modern day actress in her beauty, grace and boldness and courage. I watched the latest 2004 re-release of this film in a theater and the experience was superb. I had earlier watched the movie (earlier release) in television before, but the latest release in colour and Dolby digital sound adds to the experience. Talking about a Hindi film, one definitely has to applaud it's songs. Based on Classical music, the songs adds life to the film and are strongly linked with the story-line as well. The best part I felt as a modern gen. guy is the passion and the customs and respect towards his/her duties and elders and system. Akbar's court was also known his secular principles. He had cordial relations with Rajputs(Hindu) too with his wife Jodha Bai herself being from Rajput clan and Man Singh as the head of his infantry. The movie shows the love and emotions through powerful poetic words (dialoges). This is one of the best parts of this film. One can learn many things from this film and is sure to bring in oneself an increased understanding towards one's duties and sacrifice. A must watch for one and for all ... and do watch with keenness and each word spoken in the movie is worth it.
      9Spondonman

      Art!

      I haven't seen the black and white original of Mughal E Azam since the '80's, but I recently saw the restored revived colourised 2004 re-release for the first time and was astounded by the results. I'm not a believer in messing around with the originals, but bearing in mind director Asif always wanted to make the whole film in colour but didn't have enough money the "final" product is amazing to see - such is technology! It was incredibly expensive to make as it was, the restoration process must have cost a fabulous amount too.

      Seminal Indian epic purporting to deal with events from about 400 years ago around Prince Saleem (Dilip Kumar) falling in love with a court dancer Anarkali (Madhubala) to his father Akbar's utter opposition and eventually causing a rift leading to all out war. The drama and war spectacle scenes are memorable enough, with thousands of humans and animals as extras, and the music is uniformly superb too. But it's Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (If I have loved someone>why should I be afraid?) sung by Anarkali (Lata) to the 2 of them in the Hall Of Mirrors that is absolutely stunning - I will have to get the original and compare, because the remaster seems to have turned this song into something even more magical and mesmerising than I remembered. It took Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni one night to compose music and lyrics so timeless - a colourful piece of poetry in motion, with the insistent kaleidoscopic climax added by Asif. Awesome! According to the legend it was supposed to have an unhappy ending - needless to say I'm glad it was altered here to a happy one after such a roller-coaster ride!

      A tremendous work of Art, showing the very best of Indian cinema.
      8MusaShinns

      Classic

      Some films are popular only in their own time and some films continue to fascinate successive generations that is the essential difference between a good film and a classic one Mughal-e-Azam
      shehzada0

      Today I am very lucky and felt an honored of writing the review for the greatest epic of Indian cinema and biggest Indian film ever which has been hailed as a masterpiece

      The ostentatious look, the unforgettable music, the awesome war scenes, superb performances, the well-known romance between Salim and Anarkalis MUGHAL-E-AZAM will always remain as a point of reference.

      After 44 years, this masterpiece has been released after reviving it in color (the original version was 85 percent black and white and 15 percent colour), with an upgraded, contemporary sound system (Dolby Digital).

      The Story is about the Ruler Akbar (Prithviraj Kapoor) and Queen Jodha (Durga Khote) give birth to a son, Salim, after years of prayer.

      Prince Salim (Dilip Kumar) grows into a commendable combatant. Salim falls in love with court dancer Anarkali (Madhubala). Initially wary of his affections because of the difference in their positions, she soon reciprocates his love.

      Akbar finds out about the affair and that creates a rift between the father and son.

      It is a must see movie for every moviegoer for its pure canvass, for its majestic framing and not just for being a colorful costume drama, for its romance, for the glorious Sheesh Mahal and also for our fake filmmakers (like karan johar, aditya chopra, nikhil advani, kunal kohli and many others like them) who cannot think beyond Manhattan and singing heroes and have light years to reach this level of film-making.

      MUGHAL-E-AZAM is a must for those who have seen it in B & W. Now watch it in color and experience the grandeur. MUGHAL-E-AZAM is a must for todays generation, who, perhaps, may not have watched this classic. Watch this epic and you will realize the difference between the cinema of yore and the cinema of today. MUGHAL-E-AZAM is a must for every moviegoer. Here is a prime example of pure, unadulterated cinema. 4 ½ Out of 5

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      • Trivia
        The song "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kiya" has an unusual history to it: it cost Rs. 10 million at a time when a film would be made for less than a million; it was written and re-written 105 times by the lyricist, Shakeel Badayuni, before the music director, Naushad, could approve of it; it was shot in the renowned Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors); and in those days of sound recording, editing and mixing, as there was no way to provide the reverberation of sound, Naushad had playback singer Lata Mangeshkar sing the song in a studio bathroom.
      • Goofs
        Music and dancing styles from the 19th century were depicted, although the story takes place in the 16th century. For example, Thumri, a semi-classical music form developed in the 19th century, is adopted in a dance sequence in Kathak style, which is a 16th-century dance form.
      • Quotes

        Servant: [as she sees a crown over Bahar's head] Oh! my queen don't you fear that someone would see you in this crown, and that would cause trouble as many girls would die for this.

        Bahar: Those who wear crowns do not fear. If they do, the crown won't last long on their head.

      • Crazy credits
        2004: The End Credits play the song 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya' and its 1960 end credits are adjacent to the 2004 (Technicians) credits.
      • Alternate versions
        The original version is in B/W and only one song 'Pyar kiya to darna kya...' was shot in color as most of the film (by the time color technology was available) was complete. This was at the end of almost 10 years that the film was being completed. However, the year 2004 re-release is re-mastered from the original B/W version to Color with Dolby Digital sound and some visual enhancements.
      • Connections
        Featured in Century of Cinema: And the Show Goes On: Indian Chapter (1996)
      • Soundtracks
        Yeh Dil Ki Lagi
        Sung by Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus

        Music composed by Naushad

        Lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni

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      • Release date
        • August 5, 1960 (India)
      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Official site
        • Stream Mughal-E-Azam officially on Hotstar Singapore
      • Languages
        • Hindi
        • Urdu
      • Also known as
        • The Great Mughal
      • Production company
        • Sterling Investment Corp.
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      Box office

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      • Budget
        • ₹15,000,000 (estimated)
      • Gross US & Canada
        • $161,434
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $60,258
        • Apr 3, 2005
      • Gross worldwide
        • $161,434
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      Tech specs

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      • Runtime
        • 3h 17m(197 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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