Devdas (2002 film)
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Devdas (Hindi: देवदास, Urdu: دیوداس) is a 2002 film and the latest in a long line of films based on the Bengali novella, Devdas by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay.
The most recent film version of the story was the Bollywood (Hindi) version. It was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Shahrukh Khan played Devdas in this adaptation (based on the 11th version of the novel). His co-stars included Aishwarya Rai (Paro) and Madhuri Dixit (Chandramukhi).
It was the most expensive Bollywood movie of the time it was made; it had a lavish budget of Rs 500,000,000. When it was released in 2002, it was the most expensive Bollywood film ever produced, at a cost of approximately US$10.9 million. (Reportedly, this record has been surpassed by Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.)
The film was made to the highest industry standards, and no costs were spared for sets or costumes. It is one of the most elaborate stories in Bollywood history. The story is of great love and tragedy. Devdas features the song Dola Re Dola with a spew of red tints and shades. It was said that the jewelry and saris weighed the actors down so much that they needed to reorder with clothing and accessories of less weight. Recreated to a newer version, Devdas is a true masterpiece come to life on the Bollywood cinema.
The movie was the biggest box-office grosser of the year. Aishwarya Rai's performance as the sensitive yet haughty Paro, and Madhuri Dixit's as the dancer Chandramukhi were highly appreciated. Shahrukh Khan's performance as the sensitive yet rebellious alcoholic Devdas is often considered one of his best performances yet, and he has in fact won a Filmfare Award for the movie.
Synopsis
Devdas returns from London where he has studied law. Devdas' and Paro's families are neighbours and it would seem that there should be no barrier to their marriage. However, Devdas' sister-in-law maliciously reminds his mother that Paro's mother was a dancer before marriage, which leads to insults and a neighborly feud.Awards
- Devdas was India's entry for Hollywood's Oscar in 2003.
- The movie was also judged at the Cannes Film Festival 2002.
2002 Filmfare Awards
- Best Movie - Bharat Shah
- Best Actor - Shahrukh Khan
- Best Actress - Aishwarya Rai
- Best Director - Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Best Supporting Actress - Madhuri Dixit
- Best Female Playback - Kavita Krishnamurthy & Shreya Ghosal for "Dola Re Dola"
- Best Cinematographer - Binod Pradhan
- Best Art Direction - Nitin Chandrakant Desai
- Best Choreography - Saroj Khan
- Best Scene of the Year - Confrontation scene between Parvati and Chandramukhi.
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