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The Empire, which is set on a vast scale, stars Shabana Azmi, Kunal Kapoor, Drashti Dhami, and Aditya Seal, among others. Mitakshara, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's prodigy, makes her directorial debut with this epic story, which she co-wrote with Bhavani Iyer.
“It is counterproductive to watch someone else's work,” actor Kunal Kapoor, who portrays Mughal ruler Babur in the series, says he spent more time knowing his character than looking at precedents for his part. “He was physically very strong yet had periods of profound emotional weakness,” he found fascinating about his character. He ascends to the throne, but he is plagued by doubts about his own worth.” Kunal relished his transformation from a "spontaneous young Babur" to a "mature, confident older Babur.”
The Empire's makers did everything they could to make it the "biggest show India has ever seen," including casting an appropriate ensemble cast for the historical epic. Producer Nikkhil Advani revealed that the eight-episode series was shot "in areas where this dynasty was formed, such as Uzbekistan, Samarkand, and Bokara," in order to maintain the series' authenticity.