National Theatre Live: Dara (2020)
An epic tale of the dispute that shaped modern-day India and Pakistan.
2020 · 2h 10m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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: Nadia Fall
Writers: Shahid Nadeem
Music by: Niraj Chag
Cast
Zubin Varla as DaraGurjeet Singh as Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young AurangzebScott Karim as Faqir / Malik’s ServantRonak Patani as Azam / Sipihr / Young DaraEmilio Doorgasingh as Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi SayedAnjana Vasan as Hira BaiSargon Yelda as AurangzebRudi Dharmalingam as Danishmand / MuradEsh Alladi as Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison GuardNicholas Khan as Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir KhalilMariam Haque as Massage Girl / Young JahanaraGary Wood as Akhtar / Hussain / Jamal / SoldierMore like this
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