Kareena was unavailable during war sequence in Asoka: Santosh Sivan

Santosh Sivan revealed the challenges faced during the making of 'Asoka,' including concerns from producers about its unconventional war narrative. Despite discouragement, Sivan pursued his vision of portraying Asoka as both a warrior and a romantic figure. The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor, ultimately became a visually striking and emotionally resonant piece of Bollywood history.