Mughal-e-Azam
In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.
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Cast
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Dilip Kumar
Prince Salim
Also in
Devdas
Shakti
Prithviraj Kapoor
Emperor Akbar
Known for
Awaara
Madhubala
Anarkali
Also in
Mahal
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Durga Khote
Maharani Jodha Bai
Known for
Anand
Nigar Sultana
Bahar
Also in
Mirza Ghalib
Patanga
Ajit Khan
Durjan Singh
Also in
Zanjeer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Murad
Raja Man Singh
Also in
Two Acres of Land
Andaz
Jillo
Anarkali's mother
Known for
Mother India
Surendra
Tansen
Also in
Baiju Bawra
Aurat
Johnny Walker
Courtesan
Known for
Pyaasa
Anand
Jalal Agha
Young Prince Salim
Also in
Sholay
Gandhi
Tabassum
Courtesan
Also in
Zimbo Finds a Son
Tere Mere Sapne
K. Asif Director · Imtiaz Ali Taj Author Naushad Composer
Worldwide gross $1.3M · Budget $181K · First release August 5, 1960
Box office
Budget
$181,239
Worldwide gross
$1,329,088
Gross vs. budget
7.3×
Production
Sterling Investment Corp.
Production
India
Produced in
Languages
Original title
मुगल-ए-आज़म
Original language
Hindi
Spoken on screen
Hindi · Urdu
Release dates
India · August 5, 1960
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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