
It's a 11th century story come alive on screen
Devdas (Hindi)) is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella, Devdas. Filmed at with budget of $12 million,
The third Bollywood (Hindi) version, first colour film version of the story, and the first film version since the previous Hindi version in 1955, it was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Shahrukh Khan played Devdas in this adaptation. His co-stars included Aishwarya Rai (Paro) and Madhuri Dixit (Chandramukhi). The novel was filmed at such grand style and was enjoyed by so many people in the world.The English translation of the novel sold well and was given prominent international recognition and exposure.
Devdas was India's entry for Hollywood's Oscar in 2003.
and Cannes Film Festival 2002.
It won 10 awards at the Filmfare for for Best Music Director, Best Supporting Actress and Best Art Direction
The childhood friendship of Devdas (who is from a wealthy family) and Paro (whose family was not as well off) blossoms into love as they grow up. Devdas' father does not approve of the relationship because he would like his son to marry a wealthy woman and breaks off relations between the families.
Devdas realizes he cannot live without Paro and seeks her out, but she has already been married off to an older man with children. Devdas falls into despair and drinks to excess; then he meets a courtesan, Chandramukhi, who falls in love with him. Devdas still dreams of Paro and decides to return to her until tragedy ensues.
"Devdas" is often called India's most celebrated love story. Packed with breathtaking visuals and sensual music, and the film version of the novel transports one into a fantasy world like never before.