a blend of old world atavism and crystal clear imagery and compound with lush art direction and stir music and asoka be a haunt journey into the life of india great emperor . the film be extremely stylish in it mix of indian aesthetic and contemporary simplicity which reflect in the art direction by sabu cyril and pleasing costume design . the performance throughout the film be spot on with shah rukh khan rule the roost once again with his stupendous and sincere portrayal of asoka and his myriad emotion and thought shin like a mirror in every frame . kareena kapoor a kaurwaki make a beautiful and sensuous princess and command the screen with a presence and that few of her contemporary can rival . the highlight of the movie be of course the surreal envisioning of the great war of kalinga and which be breathtakingly choreograph with a scale that could stand in good stead with some hollywood film . technically and asoka have few rival . the cinematography be a class and the edit crisp . sivan script be tightly weave with moment of passion and intrigue erupting at regular interval keep the viewer grip . for all practical purpose asoka be a winner and and come through in style mesmerize the audience with it spectacular visuals and sear their soul with it haunt portrayal of truth .