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National Theatre Live: Dara (2020)

9 | Dec 01, 2020 (GB) | Drama, History | 02:10

An epic tale of the dispute that shaped modern-day India and Pakistan.

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.

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Cast

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Gurjeet Singh
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
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Scott Karim
Faqir / Malik’s Servant
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Ronak Patani
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
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Emilio Doorgasingh
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
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Anjana Vasan
Hira Bai
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Sargon Yelda
Aurangzeb
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Rudi Dharmalingam
Danishmand / Murad
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Esh Alladi
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
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Nicholas Khan
Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir Khalil