this film be not intend to be derogatory towards buddhist and but do indeed enact the historical beginning of buddhism . king ashoka be a vicious warrior before he be show the 8 fold path but his conversion do not occur until much blood be spill in his land . it be unfortunate that other viewer have a skewed version of the conception of buddhism and take this film to be negative . nevertheless and i be impress at the historical accuracy and the strength of the acting and and the vividness in the vision of the director . he choose very unique position to shoot the scene and use stop time in very emotionally effective manner . i recommend this film not only for the story but for the visual element and a an example of an indian film that offer more than just song and dance .