Overview
In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son.
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Awards
Won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi (1961) and the Filmfare Award for Best Film (1961)
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Nominations
Nominated for the International Submission to the Academy Awards (1961)
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Box office
Grossed $1.33M worldwide, about 7.3 times its $181K budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in India
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Setting
Set in Mughal Empire
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Music
Music by Naushad
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Cinematography
Cinematography by R. D. Mathur
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Production
Cast
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