Mughal-E-Azam 1960

Mughal-E-Azam is a 1960 Indian Bollywood historical film released on Aug 05, 1960. The film is directed by K. Asif, produced by K. Asif under banner named Sterling Investment Corp..

Mughal-E-Azam, is a tragic romantic film which unfolds the story of Salim (Dilip Kumar), the son of the Mughal Emperor, Jalaluddin Mohammed Akbar (Prithviraj Kapoor), who falls in love with a beautiful courtesan (Madhubala).

Salim besotted by Anarakali, wants to marry her. This angers the tolerant Akbar, who could never agree to his son marrying a mere dancing girl. He has Anarkali imprisoned, but Saleem organises a revolt against Akbar.

Is Anarkali crushed by the Mughal Emperor. Is Saleem successful in his revolt?

The film re-tells a popular Indian tale, which was previously filmed as Loves of a Mughal Prince (1928) and Anarkali (1953). It is loosely based on an episode in the life of the Mughal prince Salim, who went on to become the Emperor Jahangir. In the movie, the great conqueror Akbar (played by Prithviraj Kapoor) and his Rajput wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani (played by Durga Khote) have a son - the weak and pleasure-loving Salim - played by Dilip Kumar. Salim falls in love with Anarkali (Madhubala), a court-dancer. He wants to marry her, but his father objects and throws Anarkali into prison. Despite imprisonment, Anarkali refuses to reject Salim. Salim rebels against his father, is defeated in battle, and is sentenced to death. Anarkali pleads for his life in exchange for her own, and is condemned to be walled up alive. However, it is revealed that Akbar owed a favor to Anarkali's mother, since she informed him of the birth of his son. Anarkali's mother takes advantage of this, and begs for her daughter's life. The emperor relents, and arranges for Anarkali's secret escape into exile. Unfortunately, it is still announced that Anarkali was killed, and Salim is heartbroken.

Most tales of Salim and Anarkali end with the death of the latter, even though the movie version is slightly more optimistic. However, Salim is still left to believe that Anarkali is dead and the lovers are separated for the rest of their lives.

Fact and legend mingle to give us a picture of life in the Court of the Great Moghul. Akbar was born 418 years ago. As a young man, he was called upon to rule a vast Empire. With single-minded devotion he served Hindustan, brought unity to her far-flung peoples,gave them the sense and spirit of nationhood. This is the story of those epoch-making times. . Akbar and Jodhabai prayed for a son who would continue the woek of his father. A son was born-Saleem, who was later become the Emperor Jahangir. This is the story of Akbar, Emperor and father, taming and disciplining the turbulent Saleem. . It was no easy task. The Prince, grown to manhood, sought the love of Anarkali, a servant girl. For Saleem, Hindustan was but a foot-stool for Anarkali. For Akbar, Hindustan was above all else. This is the story of the clash which threatened the stability of an Empire. . Here, as never before in striking detail is captured the tragic story which has been carried down to us on the lips of countless millions. Check out this page for more updates on Mughal-E-Azam.