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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20202h 10mUnited Kingdom

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official Dara Trailer | National Theatre CollectionOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-01

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

Director

Nadia Fall

Screenplay & Story

Shahid Nadeem, Tanya Ronder

Original Score & Music

Niraj Chag

Department Leadership Roster

Shahid Nadeem

Writer

Nadia Fall

Nadia Fall

Director

Katrina Lindsay

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for National Theatre Live: Dara.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Dara

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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.