

National Theatre Live: Dara
“An epic tale of the dispute that shaped modern-day India and Pakistan.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Dara Trailer | National Theatre CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Zubin Varla
Dara
Gurjeet Singh
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
Scott Karim
Faqir / Malik’s Servant
Ronak Patani
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
Emilio Doorgasingh
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
Anjana Vasan
Hira Bai
Sargon Yelda
Aurangzeb
Rudi Dharmalingam
Danishmand / Murad
Esh Alladi
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
Nicholas Khan
Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir Khalil
Mariam Haque
Massage Girl / Young Jahanara
Gary Wood
Akhtar / Hussain / Jamal / Soldier
Vincent Ebrahim
Emperor Shah Jahan
Nathalie Armin
Jahanara
Anneika Rose
Roshanara
Anjli Mohindra
Afia
Liya Tassisa
Young Roshanara
Indira Joshi
Imperial slave / Itbar’s Mother / Old Woman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadia Fall
- Screenplay & Story
- Shahid Nadeem, Tanya Ronder
- Original Score
- Niraj Chag
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Dara
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadia Fall
Shahid Nadeem, Tanya Ronder
Niraj Chag
Department Leadership Roster
Shahid Nadeem
Writer
Nadia Fall
Director
Katrina Lindsay
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Dara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is National Theatre Live: Dara about?
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.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Dara?
National Theatre Live: Dara was directed by Nadia Fall.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Dara?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Dara includes Zubin Varla, Gurjeet Singh, Scott Karim, Ronak Patani, Emilio Doorgasingh.
When was National Theatre Live: Dara released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Dara was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Dara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Dara was composed by Niraj Chag.




















