National Theatre Live: Dara 2020
9 /10
1659 Mughal, India. Two brothers, Dara and Aurangzeb, are both heirs to the Muslim empire. Dara, the crown prince, has the love of the people – and of his emperor father – but younger brother Aurangzeb holds a different vision for India’s future. Now they fight ferociously for succession.
Release Dates
| Country | Release Type | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| GB | Streaming | Dec 1, 2020 |
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Full Cast & Crew
Dara
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
Faqir / Malik’s Servant
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
Hira Bai
Aurangzeb
Danishmand / Murad
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
Massage Girl / Young Jahanara
Emperor Shah Jahan
Jahanara
Roshanara
Afia
Imperial slave / Itbar’s Mother / Old Woman
Itbar
Prosecutor Talib
Mian Mir
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Cast & crew of
National Theatre Live: Dara
Directors & Credit Writers
Music
Adaptation
Cast
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
Faqir / Malik’s Servant
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
Hira Bai
Aurangzeb
Danishmand / Murad
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
Massage Girl / Young Jahanara
Emperor Shah Jahan
Jahanara
Roshanara
Afia
Imperial slave / Itbar’s Mother / Old Woman
Itbar
Prosecutor Talib
Mian Mir
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