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Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film directed by K. Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim and Anarkali, a court dancer. Salim's father, Emperor Akbar, disapproves of the relationship, which leads to a war between father and son.
Original Release
08/05/1960
US Release
08/05/1960
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Prithviraj Kapoor | Emperor Akbar |
| Madhubala | Anarkali |
| Dilip Kumar | Prince Saleem / Prince Salim |
| Durga Khote | Maharani Jodha Bai |
| Nigar Sultana | Bahar |
| Ajit Khan | Durjan Singh |
| M. Kumar | Sculptor |
| Murad | Raja Mann Singh / Raja Man Singh |
| Jillo | Anarkali's Mother |
| Vijayalaxmi |
Directors
Writers
K. Asif, Aman, Kamal Amrohi, Wajahat Mirza, Ahsan Rizvi
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Prithviraj Kapoor | Emperor Akbar |
| Madhubala | Anarkali |
| Dilip Kumar | Prince Saleem / Prince Salim |
| Durga Khote | Maharani Jodha Bai |
| Nigar Sultana | Bahar |
| Ajit Khan | Durjan Singh |
| M. Kumar | Sculptor |
| Murad | Raja Mann Singh / Raja Man Singh |
| Jillo | Anarkali's Mother |
| Vijayalaxmi | |
| S. Nazir | |
| Sheila Dalaya | Suraiya |
| Surendra | (as Surinder) / Tansen |
| Johnny Walker | Courtesan |
| Jalal Agha | Young Prince Saleem / Young Prince Salim |
| Tabassum Govil | (as Baby Tabassum) / Courtesan |
| Gopi Krishna | Kathak dancer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| K. Asif | Producer |
