How long did it take to make Mughal-E-Azam movie?

16 years
The film took 16 years to be complete. Mughal-E-Azam was the first full feature-length movie to be colourised for a theatrical re-release in the history of cinema.

How much did Dilip Kumar charge for Mughal-E-Azam?

In 1951, producer K. Asif offered an unheard fee of Rs 50,000 to Dilip Kumar, the then ruling king of Hindi cinema, to act in his movie Mughal-e-Azam.

Who made film Mughal-E-Azam?

Bollywood Rewind revisits K Asif’s Mughal-e-Azam. In this weekly column, we revisit gems from the golden years of Hindi cinema. This week, we revisit the 1960 release Mughal-e-Azam.

Why Mughal-E-Azam movie is famous?

Considered to be one of the most iconic and landmark films in the history of Hindi cinema, Mughal-E-Azam set the standards high. Sweeping all major awards, Mughal -E-Azam revolves around the story of Mughal Emperor Salim and his love for a court dancer – Anarkali and how their romance angers Salim’s father Akbar.

Who is Anarkali in movie Mughal-E-Azam?

Nargis
Eventually, Mughal-E-Azam was launched with the famous Chandra Mohan as Emperor Akbar, Nargis as Anarkali, Sapru as Prince Salim, famous Kathak dancer Sitara Devi (by that time she had become the second wife of Asif) as Bahar, Himalayawala as Durjan Singh and Durga Khote as Jodha Bai.

Is Anarkali story real?

There is no historical evidence of Anarakali’s existence and the authenticity of her story is contested among academics. Her character often appears in movies, books and fictionalised versions of history. She is famously depicted in the 1960 Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam, where she is portrayed by Madhubala.

Which Indian movie has the highest box office collection?

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
The highest-grossing film in India is Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), with a total domestic gross of ₹1,429.83 crore (US$218 million). The film broke a number of domestic records, grossing over ₹415 crore in its opening weekend.

Was Anarkali real?