Colors to premiere historical love story 'Prachhand Ashok' on February 6, 2024

Colors aims to take the audience back in time to the Mauryan and Kalinga dynasty with its new launch 'Pracchand Ashok'. Colors and Balaji Telefilms collaborate on this serial set in Magadha and Kalinga and deals with Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki whose thirst for power and yearning for affection collide. Starring actors Adnan Khan and Mallika Singh in the roles of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki respectively and produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, ‘Pracchand Ashok’ premieres on February 6, 2024 and will air every Monday – Friday at 10:00 pm on Colors.

'Pracchand Ashok' recounts the tale of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki. While Kaurwaki dreams of a partner with a heart of gold, cherishing family values above all, Ashok is a relentless conqueror who thinks of family as a chink in one's armour and unafraid to spill blood for power. However, deep within, he harbours a burning desire to create a legacy, earning respect for his mother, who’s been treated no less than a maid in the kingdom and securing a place for himself in his father’s heart. Kaurwaki seeks a noble companion while Ashok wants to be feared, craving dominion over everyone. Amidst conflicting ideals and aspirations begins a love story that alters the history of bharatvarsh.

Khan says, “Getting the chance to essay the role of Samrat Ashok is like living out a childhood fantasy. Joining the Colors family, especially with a grand show like Pracchand Ashok, is an incredible opportunity to connect with its massive set of viewers across the country. I'm grateful to Colors and Balaji Telefilms who have trusted me to embody a legend, whose life spans from conquest to compassion. I promise that this show will enliven the historical romance on Indian television screens.”

On essaying the role of Princess Kaurwaki, Singh says, “Working with Colors, a channel loved by many, and the incredible Ektaa R Kapoor is a dream come true. Princess Kaurwaki's huge role in Samrat Ashok's life and how she shaped history is a story that deserves to be told. I believe my calling as an actor through this show is to pay tribute to the legendary woman, who knew the power of love. I am beyond excited for my collaboration with Colors and Balaji Telefilms and hoping that our hard work pays off.”

Joining the cast are actors such as Rakshanda Khan as Helena, Chetan Hansraj as Bindusar, Surendra Pal as Chandragupta Maurya, Manoj Kolhatkar as Chanakya, Aarush Shrivastava as Sushim, Dinesh Mehta as Subhandhu, Ankit Bhatia as Bhadrak, Shalini Chandran as Dharma, Leena Balodi as Salukkhavati, Manish Khanna as Padmanabhan.

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