A court dancer bestowed the title 'Anarkali' by the emperor. Falls in love with Saleem, leading to her imprisonment and death sentence by entombment. Sacrifices herself to save Saleem, agreeing to drug him during a pretend marriage. Ultimately spared through Tansen's intervention, she is secretly exiled while Akbar ensures Saleem never learns she lives.
Two dancers competing for royal favour, escalating into betrayal.
Fugitives united by a covert escape plan orchestrated by the Emperor.
The Emperor enforces a brutal capital punishment upon her.
Court performer and royal consort sharing the same imperial household.
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