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Mughal-E-Azam (1960)

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Reviews Counted:6

Fresh:6

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.5/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 2 hrs 53 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Box Office: $110,815

Synopsis: K. Asif's moving, tragic romantic drama tells the story of Salim, an emperor's son (Dilip Kumar) who falls in love with a beautiful courtesan (Madhubala), and is determined to be with her, even if... K. Asif's moving, tragic romantic drama tells the story of Salim, an emperor's son (Dilip Kumar) who falls in love with a beautiful courtesan (Madhubala), and is determined to be with her, even if it means a hopeless war against his father (Prithvi Raj Kapoor). [More]

Starring: Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala

Starring: Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala

Director: K. Asif

Director: K. Asif

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Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
12/30/06
Empire Magazine

Mughal-E-Azam's themes of love, loyalty and sacrifice remain as relevant as ever -- a true testament to director K Asif's vision and commitment.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
04/09/05
Jaspreet Pandohar
Jaspreet Pandohar
BBC

One of India's greatest feature films has been restored and colorized, giving a new generation of filmgoers a chance to see what all the fuss was about.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
04/15/05
Jonathan Curiel
Jonathan Curiel
San Francisco Chronicle

An example of popular folk art at its most endearing, and while the film is filled with considerable grace, as a mass entertainment it has not an ounce of subtlety.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
04/07/05
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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In this fully colorized version, K. Asif's already-spellbinding romance feels like it's finally, truly come into its own.

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07/11/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Despite of all the grandeur, the film has a tender and delicate heart.

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04/09/05
Naman Ramachandran
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