Ajith Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan are known as two of the biggest stars of Indian cinema today. Although their fans are from different industries, many film lovers are surprised to hear that the two actors have acted together in a film more than two decades ago. Ajith He was also a part of ‘Asoka’, a popular historical drama directed by Shah Rukh Khan in 2001. At a time when collaborations between Tamil and Hindi superstars were unusual, their coming together created a lot of excitement among people across the country.
How director Santosh Sivan brought these two stars together
The film was directed by renowned actor and cinematographer Santosh Sivan, who felt that ‘Asoka’ is a retelling of Emperor Ashoka’s journey. Shah Rukh Khan not only played the lead role but also co-produced the project. Ajith stepped up to play Susima Maurya, Ashoka’s elder brother and friend. Although it was not a major role, Ajith’s presence added energy to the story. For Tamil cinema lovers, it was a proud moment to see one of their superstars sharing important scenes with a Bollywood superstar in such a big production.
Ajith’s performances have left fans impressed
In ‘Asoka,’ Shah Rukh Khan essayed the role of a warrior prince who later became Emperor Asoka, while Ajith played the role of a powerful man who stood in his way. The two actors together added a lot of drama to the film and gave the audience two different types of performances. Although the film did not do well commercially in India, it was well received. Over the years, the film has gained a cult following, and Ajith’s appearance remains one of the most talked about features among his fans.
A film that fans still celebrate even today
More than 25 years later, the memory of Ajith and Shah Rukh Khan sharing screen space continues to delight film buffs. Amongst the generation of Indian movies, ‘Asoka’ is a recent film. Many of his fans always remember the scenes of the movie, thinking how interesting it would be if the two actors made another movie together. It is a unique story in the history of Indian cinematic history, regardless of whether it will be fulfilled or not.