# Mughal-e-Azam (1960)

> A monumental Hindi historical romance turns a prince's forbidden love for a court dancer into a devastating confrontation with imperial authority.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29275

## Facts

- Runtime: 197 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: K. Asif
- Cast: Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Madhubala, Durga Khote, Nigar Sultana, Ajit Khan, Murad, Jillo
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054098/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: passionate, opulent, melancholic, classic cinema night, historical romance marathon

## Synopsis

A timeless tale of love and sacrifice set against a backdrop of imperial power struggles.

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