
National Theatre Live: Dara
Drama · History
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Zubin Varla
Zubin Varla
Dara
Zubin Varla
Dara


Gurjeet Singh
Gurjeet Singh
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb
Gurjeet Singh
Kam / Malik’s Watchman / Soldier / Young Aurangzeb


Scott Karim
Scott Karim
Faqir / Malik’s Servant
Scott Karim
Faqir / Malik’s Servant


Ronak Patani
Ronak Patani
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara
Ronak Patani
Azam / Sipihr / Young Dara


Emilio Doorgasingh
Emilio Doorgasingh
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed
Emilio Doorgasingh
Executioner / Malik Jiwan / Qazi Sayed


Anjana Vasan
Anjana Vasan
Hira Bai
Anjana Vasan
Hira Bai


Sargon Yelda
Sargon Yelda
Aurangzeb
Sargon Yelda
Aurangzeb


Rudi Dharmalingam
Rudi Dharmalingam
Danishmand / Murad
Rudi Dharmalingam
Danishmand / Murad


Esh Alladi
Esh Alladi
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
Esh Alladi
Governor Khan / Murad’s Aide / Prison Guard
Nicholas Khan
Nicholas Khan
Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir Khalil
Nicholas Khan
Imad / Mian Mir’s Second Disciple / Mir Khalil
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