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'The Empire' - a magnum opus about a king and kingmakers launched
Updated On: 18 August, 2021 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Starring actors Kunal Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Drashti Dhami, Dino Morea, Aditya Seal, Sahher Bamba among many others, The Empire mounted on an unparalleled scale showcases a multi-layered imperial tale
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The Empire cast (from left to right): Dino Morea, Drashti Dhami, Shabana Azmi, Kunal Kapoor and Aditya Seal. Picture courtesy/PR
From the pages of Empire of the Moghul: Raiders from the North by Alex Rutherford comes the story of a young king who is faced with a seemingly impossible challenge as rampaging armies and brutal enemies threaten his destiny, throne and even survival. Disney+ Hotstar has joined hands with prolific filmmaker Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Entertainment to present one of the biggest shows created in India, The Empire - a fiction saga of a warrior-turned-king and the kingmakers who forged his destiny. Mounted on an unrivalled scale that brings together India’s finest talent, spectacular visuals and a gripping narrative, the trailer of this much-awaited series garnered high praises from critics, media and audiences alike.
The Empire begins with a young 14-year-old ascending the throne of Ferghana, and follows his journey of becoming King Babur (Kunal Kapoor). The series highlights how a king is created by his people, kingdom and the significant role his family plays in building him. It largely features the earlier aspects of his life in Fergana and Samarkand with a focus on his personal life. Being politically astute with a razor-sharp mind, his foresighted fearless grandmother Esan Daulat (Shabana Azmi) plays the role of the ultimate kingmaker. Another powerful force behind him is the iron-willed Khanzada (Drashti Dhami) Babur`s sister and his guide, the epitome of royal grace who is vigilant, sharp and resilient; and as important as any general in his huge army. However, his greatest enemy is Shaibani Khan (Dino Morea), a menacing, overly ambitious and ruthless emperor whose chase for desire knows no limits. Also featuring actors Aditya Seal (Humayun), Rahul Dev (Wazir Khan), Sahher Bambba (Maham) among others, in critical roles, the series showcases Babur’s battles to protect Ferghana and Samarkand, his time spent in Kabul as a nomad, and the ultimate capture of his personal turmoil.
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