Dara
Zubin Varla
Dara
National Theatre Live: Dara
“An epic tale of the dispute that shaped modern-day India and Pakistan.”
9.0
2020
2h 10m
DramaHistory
Director: Nadia Fall
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.
Trailer
Official Dara Trailer | National Theatre Collection Official
Cast
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
Gurjeet Singh
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
Faqir / Malik’s Servant
Scott Karim
Faqir / Malik’s Servant
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
Ronak Patani
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
Emilio Doorgasingh
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
Hira Bai
Anjana Vasan
Hira Bai
Aurangzeb
Sargon Yelda
Aurangzeb
Danishmand / Murad
Rudi Dharmalingam
Danishmand / Murad
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
Esh Alladi
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir Khalil
Nicholas Khan
Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir Khalil
Massage Girl / Young Jahanara
Mariam Haque
Massage Girl / Young Jahanara
Akhtar / Hussain / Jamal / Soldier
Gary Wood
Akhtar / Hussain / Jamal / Soldier
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