Mughal-e-azam
This K. Asif classic starring Dilip Kumar (Prince Salim) and Madhubala (Anarkali) was a love story. When Salim’s father Emperor Akbar (Prithviraj Kapoor) finds out that his son loves a commoner Anarkali, he is furious. Salim however leads an army against his father. He is defeated in battle and brought before Akbar who sentences him to death. Anarkali agrees to sacrifice her life for Salim to be spared and after spending the night with him and she is then taken to be condemned to be walled up alive.
This movie went to make a golden jubilee and was a huge hit...This timeless saga had striking dramatic scenes with great Urdu dialogues. The director spent a large amount of money on the project in his desire to get the best composer on board. The rumors of the love story of Dilip Kumar and Madhubala increased curiosity. The movie was re-released in color, and was a success.