Beautiful Locations from the movie Asoka

Travel back in time with Asoka as it takes you back through the centuries, not just through its story, but also through the places where it has been filmed. The film captures enchanting natural beauty as well as intriguing manmade structures. Here, we explore five locations from Madhya Pradesh and Odisha that promise to leave you spellbound.

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Illustration by Deep.
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