` asoka be a story of love and war . in the end love conquers all and no pun intend . i would say it one third ` gladiator and one third ` the patriot and the rest be a typical love story that come with hindi film while boy meet girl . et al . the scene be edge of your seat suspense and guessing and enthusiastically await the next . the music be different and not too much song and dance but it be very soulful music that relate to the story . kareena performance be outstanding . her role be powerful and i do not think just about anyone could have do it while she carry it out well . she definitely earn her spot a one of the best in bollywood . a always and shahrukh be remarkable . he play an aggressively barbaric and cold hearted warrior but underneath his heavy armor and seriousness and you will find that same charismatic shahrukh that woo u in kkhh . all in all and i recommend ` asoka to anyone who look for something different . it have everything and action and heart and a little humor . i will warn you that it get nauseously graphic with body part fly allover . viewer discretion be advise .