: As Emperor Akbar (played by Naseeruddin Shah) ages, he changes the rules of succession to choose an heir based on merit rather than birthright.
: Central to the plot is the forbidden romance between Salim and the court dancer Anarkali (Aditi Rao Hydari), which becomes a major point of friction within the palace. Taj: Divided by Blood (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb : As Emperor Akbar (played by Naseeruddin Shah)
(Taaha Shah Badussha): A volatile prince driven by rage and warfare. : As Emperor Akbar (played by Naseeruddin Shah)
(Shubham Kumar Mehra): Often perceived as more pious or religious but caught in clandestine alliances. : As Emperor Akbar (played by Naseeruddin Shah)
: The narrative explores the starkly different personalities of his sons: