India,
1960, 173 min
(Special edition: 185 min)
Directed by:
K. AsifScreenplay:
K. AsifCinematography:
R.D. MathurComposer:
Naushad AliPlots(1)
Considered to be the Magnum Opus of Indian Cinema, this movie presented Emperor Akbar as a man torn between his duties towards his state and the love for his son Salim, who fell in love with a beautiful palace maid. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Filmfare Awards
- 1961 - K. Asif (Best Film)
- 1961 - Best Dialogue
- 1961 - R.D. Mathur (Best Cinematography)
- 1961 - K. Asif (Best Director)
- 1961 - Madhubala (Best Actress)
- 1961 - Naushad Ali (Best Music Director)
- 1961 - Best Lyricist
- 1961 - Lata Mangeshkar (Best Playback Singer)