description Devdas Overview
Devdas is a 2002 Indian romantic drama film adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel. The story follows Devdas Mukherjee, a wealthy graduate, whose marriage to Paro leads to family rejection and subsequent personal decline. The film features Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit in key roles, depicting his journey with Chandramukhi.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Devdas Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 2002 |
help Devdas FAQ
Which version of Devdas is the 2002 movie based on?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas is based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Bengali novel, first published in the early 20th century. The 2002 Hindi film stars Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas, Aishwarya Rai as Paro, and Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi.
Why is the song "Dola Re Dola" so tied to Devdas?
"Dola Re Dola" brings Paro and Chandramukhi together in a major dance sequence, even though their roles in Devdas's life are very different. It is one of the film's signature songs, with music by Ismail Darbar and performances by Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit on screen.
Is Devdas a tragic romance or a family-conflict story?
It is both, but the tragedy begins with class, pride, and family refusal separating Devdas and Paro. Devdas's decline into alcohol after Paro's marriage drives the 184-minute film toward its fatal ending.
How does the 2002 Devdas differ from smaller literary adaptations?
Bhansali's version is built as a grand period spectacle with large sets, elaborate costumes, and heavily choreographed songs. That scale makes it very different from the quieter 1955 Bimal Roy adaptation starring Dilip Kumar.
explore Explore More
Similar to Devdas
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
