8 historic movies set in the Mughal era 

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Jodhaa Akbar 

Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai starrer film Jodhaa Akbar is based on the love story of Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess. Beautiful film!

Mughal-e-Azam 

1960 film Mughal-e-Azam portrays the iconic love story of Mughal emperor’s son Salim and a courtesan, Anarkali. Jab pyaar kiya toh darna kya? 

Jahan Ara 

1964 film Jahan Ara is based on the story of Emperor Shah Jahan’s daughter. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor, Mala Sinha and Shashikala in lead roles

Humayun

1945 film Humayun tells the story of Babur’s son Humayun and his love story with Hamid Bano. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Nargis Dutt and others in prominent roles

Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love  Story 

With Divya Dutt, Kabir Bedi, Zulfi Syed and more, this 2005 romantic drama is based on the love story of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan 

Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waris

This Punjabi film narrates tale of the time when Aurangzeb banned music in the country. It stars Juhi Chawla, Divya Dutt and Gurdas Maan 

Tansen

Tansen released in 1943 that portrayed the tale of King Akbar’s one of the navratnas. This is one story you cannot miss out on!

Umrao Jaan

Umrao Jaan was made with Rekha in 1981, and with Aishwarya Rai in 2006. Both films present the courtesan culture of the Mughal period