National Theatre Live: Dara
An epic tale of the dispute that shaped modern-day India and Pakistan.
2020 · 2h 10m · N/A Drama, History
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Zubin Varla as Dara
- Gurjeet Singh as Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
- Scott Karim as Faqir / Malik’s Servant
- Ronak Patani as Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
- Emilio Doorgasingh as Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
- Anjana Vasan as Hira Bai
- Sargon Yelda as Aurangzeb
- Rudi Dharmalingam as Danishmand / Murad
- Esh Alladi as Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
- Nicholas Khan as Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir Khalil
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