Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film produced and directed by K. Asif. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mugh
Theatrical release poster
Actor Dilip Kumar, pictured above in 1944, plays the role of Prince Salim.
Jahangir with a Portrait of Akbar, c. 1614. Jahangir (Salim) and Akbar play central characters in the film.
A comparison between the original (above) and colourised version
Anarkali is a legendary young woman said to be loved by the 16th-century Mughal Prince Salim, who later became Emperor Jahangir. According to some accounts, Anarkali was the nickname of the courtesan
Depiction of Prince Salim and Anarkali, 1940
The possible Tomb of Anarkali, in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
The richly carved white marble cenotaph at the Tomb of Anarkali bears inscription: Could I behold the face of my beloved once more, I would thank God until the day of resurrection.