National Theatre Live: Dara

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

9.0
20202h 10m

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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Thumbnail for video: Official Dara Trailer | National Theatre Collection

Official Dara Trailer | National Theatre Collection

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

Photo of Rudi Dharmalingam

Rudi Dharmalingam

Danishmand / Murad

Photo of Esh Alladi

Esh Alladi

Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard

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Mariam Haque

Massage Girl / Young Jahanara

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Vincent Ebrahim

Emperor Shah Jahan

Photo of Anneika Rose

Anneika Rose

Roshanara

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Indira Joshi

Imperial slave / Itbar’s Mother / Old Woman

Photo of Prasanna Puwanarajah

Prasanna Puwanarajah

Prosecutor Talib

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