Post by Bollywood on Mar 6, 2004 14:01:12 GMT
ASOKA - a synopsis
"Whose destiny is greater than that of the emperor?"
In self imposed exile from the kingdom of Magadha, Prince Asoka is intrigued by an old man who informs him even Emperors are `ordinary' and that his destiny transcends the crown and the throne.
2500 years after his death, Asoka the great lives in our memories. He towers over history as a symbol of peace and non-violence: a burning torch that illuminates the path from war to remorse, from ambition to religion, from hatred to love.
ASOKA traces the life of the Emperor Asoka, grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, who ascended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century B.C.
To extend the boundaries of his empire, Asoka waged one of the bloodiest wars in the history with the neighbouring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated.
Confronted by the aftermath of his conquest, in which thousands lost their lives. Asoka is overcome by remorse. He renounces the path of war and dedicates his life to spreading the light of Buddhism across the world.
ASOKA is a journey : the transformation of a youth from a beloved son to an obsessive romantic. From a man embittered by betrayals to a ruthless warrior consumed by ambition. From a conqurer of lands to a conqurer of self. The ultimate kingdom of Asoka was the hearts of men.
Santosh Sivan wanted the music of Asoka to have earthy folk beats as well as have a contemporary feel. Anu Malik, the composer, has fused Indian traditional instruments like the sitar and the flute with western instruments like the violin to create unique sounds and rhythms for the songs. The album features a wide spectrum of songs from romantic ballads to upbeat foot-tapping numbers. There are 6 songs in the album and features singers like Abhijeet, Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Chitra, Sunita Rao, Shaan among others. Gulzar has used metaphorical words to give a sense of timelessness to the songs. Background score for the film is by Sandeep Chowta.
Whose destiny is greater than that of the Emperor?
"The traveler's........ When he completes his journey."
Album : Asoka
"Whose destiny is greater than that of the emperor?"
In self imposed exile from the kingdom of Magadha, Prince Asoka is intrigued by an old man who informs him even Emperors are `ordinary' and that his destiny transcends the crown and the throne.
2500 years after his death, Asoka the great lives in our memories. He towers over history as a symbol of peace and non-violence: a burning torch that illuminates the path from war to remorse, from ambition to religion, from hatred to love.
ASOKA traces the life of the Emperor Asoka, grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, who ascended the throne of Magadha in the 3rd century B.C.
To extend the boundaries of his empire, Asoka waged one of the bloodiest wars in the history with the neighbouring kingdom of Kalinga, leaving it ravaged and devastated.
Confronted by the aftermath of his conquest, in which thousands lost their lives. Asoka is overcome by remorse. He renounces the path of war and dedicates his life to spreading the light of Buddhism across the world.
ASOKA is a journey : the transformation of a youth from a beloved son to an obsessive romantic. From a man embittered by betrayals to a ruthless warrior consumed by ambition. From a conqurer of lands to a conqurer of self. The ultimate kingdom of Asoka was the hearts of men.
Santosh Sivan wanted the music of Asoka to have earthy folk beats as well as have a contemporary feel. Anu Malik, the composer, has fused Indian traditional instruments like the sitar and the flute with western instruments like the violin to create unique sounds and rhythms for the songs. The album features a wide spectrum of songs from romantic ballads to upbeat foot-tapping numbers. There are 6 songs in the album and features singers like Abhijeet, Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Chitra, Sunita Rao, Shaan among others. Gulzar has used metaphorical words to give a sense of timelessness to the songs. Background score for the film is by Sandeep Chowta.
Whose destiny is greater than that of the Emperor?
"The traveler's........ When he completes his journey."
Album : Asoka
