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- ↑ Ekta Kapoor's new historical saga launch delayed by a week apblive.com
- ↑ Producer Ekta Kapoor brings another historical love story Pracchand Ashok post Naagin 6 NDTV
- ↑ Adnan Khan & Mallika Singh starrer Pracchand Ashok to launch in February Times of India
- ↑ Actor Adnan Khan explains his choice on playing Emperor Ashok Times of India
- ↑ Rakshandha Khan reacts on playing a historical character in Pracchand Ashok DNA