Know about Film reviews, lead cast & crew, photos & video gallery on BookMyShow. Everyone believes that Devdas and Paro will get married, but Devdas' scheming sister-in-law Kumud reminds Kaushalya of Paro's maternal lineage of nautch girls and nautanki performers, which is inappropriate for Devdas' family. However, Shah denied the accusation, admitting that he did not know the caller, and confessed the film's entire budget was financed by himself. [28] In August 2000, Kher was cast as Paro's mother, Sumitra. They also gave Khan an angvastra, chikan, dhoti, and kurta, and a short-hair cut to show his nonchalant nature. When Raj meets Simran in Europe, it isn't love at first sight but when Simran moves to India for an arranged marriage, love makes its presence felt. [37] A number of painted walls with standstill figures were created for Paro's mansion, features in the film post her marriage to Bhuvan, and, this time for the primary color, Desai chose "claustrophobic" red. Soon, Devdas realizes his mistake in abandoning Paro. [13] The distribution was jointly handled by Eros International and Focus International. [206] The Hindu hailed, "The movie is even greater than Romeo and Juliet, as it has been shot more number of times than the Shakespearean play, itself. A grand musical about three passionate and dreamy characters: Rahul, Pooja and Nisha. "[152] In the words of Empire magazine: "Devdas lacks Bollywood's broader comic touches but in its field, it's the event movie of the year." Devdas Mukherji is black-listed by his multi-millionaire Zamindar father, Narayan. Since he has the whole film worked out in his mind, he is aware of the length of the scene. [96], On 11 July 2002, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting held a special screening for L. K. Advani in an auditorium at Mahadev Road, New Delhi. The former was aired on the channel from early July to the day of the film's release, while the latter was broadcast on 18 July. Devdas Mukherji is black-listed by his multi-millionaire Zamindar father, Narayan. Embroiled in all this is Rohit, Naina's best friend who conceals his love for her. [132] Writing for The New Sunday Express, Baradwaj Rangan wrote that the film was dominated with the "most-elaborate" costumes and spoke positively of how Dixit "effortlessly combines allure and sacrifice". She also felt that it gave her "a lot of scope to perform—from a flamboyant, young and larger-than-life character." "[201] Also that year, Donald Clarke, writing for The Irish Times, considered it to be one of "Indian most exuberant movies". [18] Dixit, who portrayed a courtesan for the first time, admitted that it was "a very challenging role, especially since Sanjay does not compromise with quality". [182][183][184] It was chosen by the Film Federation of India (FFI) over the fantasy film Agni Varsha (2002), the dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), Mondo Meyer Upakhyan (2002) and Saanjhbatir Roopkathara (2002), the war film Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) and the biopic The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002). [133], Outlook claimed that "[s]eeing Devdas is like witnessing an exhausting opera. [86], On 20 April 2002, Devdas was selected to premiere at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, after the festival's director Christian June met Bhansali in November 2001. [3][173] Still, Devdas gradually lost public interest and subsequently earned ₹0.9 million (US$13,000) in the next week. Talking to The Hindu, Lulla said that the "bridal collection epitomises the traditional Indian woman who believes in tasteful things of life complete with class and elegance";[217] she added that Rai Bachchan's jewellery was popular among Indian college students. Recent roles in Swades and KANK are even more varied. Paro invites Chandramukhi to a celebration of Durga Puja at her husband's home and introduces her to her in-laws without revealing Chandramukhi's profession. Devdas is devastated & leaves home. This sadness not only breaks Devdas heart but confines him to alcohol in a big way. The film got mixed-to-negative reviews when it premiered at Cannes, but was better received when it was theatrically released. "[50] She wore ghagra cholis, Banarasi saris, brocades, and silk saris that have a total weight of approximately thirty kilograms and costed ₹1.5 million (US$21,000), making its designers Jani and Khosla were initially reluctant to give her the costumes. The principal photography was handled by Binod Pradhan from November 2000 to April 2002, taking place in Bikaner, Film City, and Filmistan. Devdas and Paro are in love but Paro is a lower caste and is set to be married to an older widower. [189] At the 50th National Film Awards, the film received five awards: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, Best Playback Singer – Female (Ghoshal), Best Production Design (Desai), Best Costume Design (Lulla, Jani, Khosla, Shariffi) and Best Choreography (Saroj Khan). When Devdas' father also rejects Paro, Devdas leaves his parents' house and takes refuge at a brothel. Madhuri Dixit ... does an equally good job. She belongs to a relegated category but she possesses a golden heart. Devdas- 2002 Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Sanjay Leela Bhansali's labour of love Devdas is a larger-than-life, poignant and spectacular interpretation. How could such perfect people have such imperfect lives? [78] Kavita Awasathi from the television entertainment network B4U shared similar thoughts of Darbar, with elaborating that "has once again weaved magic [and] done an admirable job here". [52] On 9 December, the filming was delayed after two crew members had accidents on the set of Paro's haveli, with one dying (Dindayal Yadav, then aged 27) and the other (Raju Yadav) being seriously injured after trying to help the former. [99] It faced competition from Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein, Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa, Om Jai Jagadish and Shararat. He returns to her during her wedding and asks her to elope but Paro refuses, reminding him of the way he had discarded her so easily. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit, with Kirron Kher, Smita Jaykar, and Vijayendra Ghatge in supporting roles. Furthermore, Lulla used tangails, ashpards, chudipards, and Chinese brocades. [68], The soundtrack album, which was highly-anticipated, has nine original songs and one background score. Apart from the voices, the rich choral accompaniment is prominent. After so much years Devdas finds he is still the black spot in his father's life especially when he is prevented from marrying Paro who happen to be a lower-caste girl. When Devdas returns, their friendship turned into love. Her eyes are crystal-blue pools that change colours according to her character's moods. Devdas whispers Paro's name with his last breath as he slowly dies, and immediately Paro's lamp flickers out. [48][46] For the former, which features in the film following the character's study in London, Jani and Khosla bought vintage suits, including cravat, handkerchief, and shoes, from old-clothing stores in the same city. [186] When the 75th Academy Awards was held on 23 March 2003 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, the film was not nominated and the FFI was blamed by journalists, including Gautaman Bhaskaran of The Hindu, who called their decision "shortsighted", "almost mulish" and "has been extremely detrimental for Indian cinema". There was no real need for the the two to meet, but this was Mr, Bhansali's directorial license. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Devdas Lyrics: Here, you will get the interesting facts of Hindi picture film Devdas. Initially, we would discuss camera angles and how he wanted a scene shot. "[18], Devdas marked the third film between Shah Rukh Khan and Rai Bachchan, after the romantic films Josh (2000) and Mohabbatein (2000). It is richer, more opulent. Devdas is a 2002 drama. While Ismail Darbar and Birju Maharaj composed the soundtrack, Monty Sharma composed the background score. And, not being a great Dilip Kumar fan, I never watched the old version. It was not flawless, most Bollywood movies are not.Negatives - the sets were beautiful but over the top, ditto for the costumes. On the verge of death, Devdas travels to Paro's house to honour his promise, collapsing under a tree in front of the main gate. Devdas and Paro are in love but Paro is a lower caste and is set to be married to an older widower. [185] Bhansali met the director Ashutosh Gowariker and the actor Aamir Khan—the crew and cast members of Lagaan (2001), which was also nominated in the category at the previous ceremony—to ask for their help to get Devdas to enter the nomination. [92] Audiences criticized the film's themes, which had been filmed several times before, and The Hindu called it the festival's "disappointment". Madhuri Dixit garners whopping fan following, Dev Dd season 2 talks about female foeticide and LGBTQ, Our Favorite Indian Movies to Stream with Family This Diwali, Our 16 Favorite Shah Rukh Khan Movie Quotes, Editors' Choice: Our 14 Favorite Hindi Movies with Love Triangles, July Milestones: 7 Indian Movie Anniversaries, The Best 2000s International Feature Film. Naina, an introverted, perpetually depressed girl's life changes when she meets Aman. And the two most memorable ones have been Dilip Saab and SRK's portrayal of the troubled lover. [40][41] The building had a total area of 250-foot (76 m), and was constructed on a ₹1.5 million (US$21,000) budget. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.6. In an interview with Rediff.com, she described the role as "a very definite character, never seen on the big screen before", and found it to be different compared with other mother roles from any films. Devdas is devastated & leaves home. A second collaboration with Bhansali subsequent to his previous venture, she confessed, "The look of this film is different from that of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Soon Devdas starts to frequent a brothel and catches the eyes of a courtesan named Chandramukhi - step by step Devdas starts to head towards a path of self destruction. [141], Siddharth Patankar from NDTV opined that most of the film's cast "overacted" in the first half, and presumed it because of Bhansali's direction. Describing Chandramukhi as "a very poignant, very feminine character", she compared her part to Rekha's role in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978). I have put more sincerity and passion into Devdas than my other two films [Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)] put together". Devdas is sent away by his father so he can improve himself but upon his return his father still doesn’t welcome him back. [2] While for the second half, Rai Bachchan wore dhakais with eight to nine meters long, which was different from the regular size of six meters. "[158] Reviewing for the Radio Times, David Parkinson, giving the rating of three stars, reported Dixit had made an "exhilarating presence" in Devdas and commented that the film was "gorgeous" and "epic". This is the third Hindi version and the first film version of the story in Hindi done in colour. Based on the 1917 novel of the same name by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, the film narrates the story of Devdas Mukherjee (Khan), a wealthy law graduate who returns from London to marry his childhood friend, Parvati "Paro" (Rai Bachchan). Devdas drinks, knowing full well it will be fatal. He observed that Rai Bachchan "dimply and doe-eyed, coos and trills like an asthmatic mynah bird" and saw that she failed to made a chemistry with Khan, later arguing that the film "wastes the talent of its cast". Devdas is a movie starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff. "[139] Komal Nahta, giving it eight out of ten stars, was impressed with Khan's "mindblowing" performance, commending him for playing his role "with such finesse and aplomb that it is sheer delight to watch him. No doubt the film viewer will find himself somewhere in some form in Bhansali's Devdas. [66][67] The vocals were performed by Dixit, Jaspinder Narula, Kavita Krishnamurthy, KK, Maharaj, Raghav Chatterjee, Rashmi Sharma, Shreya Ghoshal, Supriya Adhikari, Udit Narayan and Vinod Rathod. Devdas and Paro are in love but Paro is a lower caste and is set to be married to an older widower. [150] Writing for the BBC, Shamaila Khan gave the film nine-and-a-half stars and declared it as "one of the best films" she has ever seen, noting that it was "completely justifies [its] title as the most expensive Indian film ever made". Colourful and tumultuous it my be, but its preoccupation with spectacle does not make up for the absence of soul. He becomes an alcoholic womanizer and falls in love with a courtesan. [2][46] Moreover, Dixit experienced difficulty when she wore the dress for publicity stills, leading the duo to create a new lighter version, weighted sixteen kilograms. [11], The first news about Devdas appeared in an article written by Bhawana Somaaya for The Hindu in November 1999. Then I took the plunge. [7] He explained how the novel Devdas has "a simple story [and] a soul which was so big", and confessed that he was motivated "to do justice to this, it had to be made with grandeur and opulence". "[198] In an interview with The Indian Express, Bhansali revealed that he would only cast Khan again if he remade the film. After his wealthy family prohibits him from marrying the woman he is in love with, Devdas Mukherjee's life spirals further and further out of control as he takes up alcohol and a life of vice to numb the pain. She tells her neighbour, Sumitra, who is overjoyed. "[138] Deepa Gahlot opined that both Rai Bachchan and Dixit were burdened by their heavy costumes and compulsion to perform perfectly. Download Devdas 2002 Hindi 720p HDRip Movie Free . [2][41] Both Devdas' and Paro's house were done in November 2000. He confronts her but Kumud tells his mother that Devdas had stolen the keys. Paro arrives at Chandramukhi's brothel, accusing her of driving Devdas to drink, but quickly realizes that Chandramukhi loves Devdas. [15][34][35], The production design of Devdas led by Nitin Chandrakant Desai (Bhansali's collaborator in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam),[15][36] with between sixty and one hundred assistants, including Pune-based architect Dheeraj Alkokar, helped him in several constructions. Get unlimited DVD Movies & TV Shows delivered to your door with no late fees, ever. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. "[207] A dialogue said by Khan, "Babuji ne kahaa gaon chhod do, sab ne kahaa Paro ko chhod do..." (Dad said to leave the village, everyone said to leave Paro...), and, "Kaun kambhakkht bardaasht karne ko peeta hai?" "[27], The supporting cast includes Kirron Kher, Smita Jaykar, and Vijayendra Ghatge. After his wealthy family prohibits him from marrying the woman he is in love with, Devdas Mukherjee's life spirals further and further out of control as he takes up alcohol and a life of vice to numb the pain. [22] According to Bollywood Hungama, an electrician turned on a stand-fan while the two was near on it, causing Yadav's head was fatally hit. [167] The BBC's Poonam Joshi presumed the story was "beautifully recounted through subtle and heartrending interchange". "[160], Sukhdev Sandhu of The Daily Telegraph gave Devdas a scathing review by saying that it was "embarrassingly bad" and "absolutely horrid". I decided to look her up more to only find she was a mega star in India. Mr. Khan - your best actor award for this role in Devdas was well deserved.Madhuri - what can one say about this truly great icon? Sumitra publicly announces her desire for Devdas and Paro to marry, but Kaushalya rejects and humiliates her in public by saying that she is from a lower-class family. [6] The director Sanjay Leela Bhansali read the novel for a second time and decided to adapt it. Devdas returns to the family home and discovers that his sister-in-law has stolen his mother's keys to the family safe. Written by His mother believes her and Devdas leaves, banished. Door jio devdas, een paar seconden geleden reageren. [3][172] Following the first week, the film had grossed ₹117.8 million (US$1.7 million)—according to The Times of India, it earned ₹3.5 million (US$49,000) at six theatres in Hyderabad in this period. Devdas is devastated & leaves home. This was achieved by selective washing. [214] The Hindu wrote that it has influenced young women in India to wear saris that have the same design with Rai Bachchan and Dixit's saris: "Based on royal patterns, the magnificent Devdas collection has become a fashion statement apparently when everything ethnic is in. The latter's daughter, Parvati aka Paro, and Devdas share a deep friendship rooted in childhood. Eventually time passes with Paro's family arranging her marriage to a much elderly man named Bhuvan Choudhry where she is introduce to Bhuvan's children - who happen to be within her age group. [55], It took two days for Pradhan to work on the sets' lighting; he used three million watts of power produced by 42 generators and 2,500 lights with 700 lightmen were employed. [79] Biswadeep Ghosh of Outlook observed that he "has shed all inhibitions and come up with some really divine music". [137], Ziya Us Salam took note of Bhansali's ability to "give form to feeling here, expression to thought. [3][181], Devdas was the Indian submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 75th Academy Awards. Paro tries to get Devdas away from drinking before he self destructs. I watched an interview on You Tube she did in 2007 I believe and she mentioned this film. "[215] Most of the properties from the film, including pieces of glass from the scene in which Shah Rukh Khan's character Devdas breaking his alcohol bottle after getting drunk, were offered for purchase on several Indian auction websites. Movie Devdas is a 2002 Indian romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and based on the 1917 Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Devdas. Netflix is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices. He becomes an alcoholic womanizer and falls in love with a courtesan. [a] Upon release, it topped charts on a number of platforms in India and emerged as the third-highest-selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year,[73] with between 1.8 million and 2 million sales. [194][195], —Bhansali on the relevance of Devdas[196], Devdas is regarded as one of Bhansali's best works. With the major color of festive gold, the set had 60 explicitly-carved domes and a 6-foot (1.8 m) chandelier. [1] As parts of the promotions, MTV India managed special shows for the film: Devdas Countdown Calendar features footage and tracks from the film, and MTV's Big Picture: Director's Special contains interviews of the cast and Bhansali. (Who the hell drink to tolerate? [165] Rick McGinnis considered the cast's performances were "completely over-the-top—pitched at a level somewhere north of soap-opera hysterical—and absolutely perfect", while labelling the film "an instant Bollywood classic". [37][38][39] Bhansali wanted the sets to be different from the novel's 1936 and 1955 Hindi remakes and, to fulfill his request, Desai visited the National Film Archive of India to collect the photographs of the previous remake versions and "to be sure that there is no duplication". [2] Taran Adarsh, the editor of the film magazine Trade Guide, noted, "There seems to be a lot of interest in the film which is positive indication. "[140] Amit Khanna from India Today credited Rai Bachchan for "brings a fine balance of arrogance, vulnerability and sensuality to her performance". [58][59] The controversy began after a caller, claiming himself to be Abu Salem, contacted the news channel Star India and talked about his ₹480 million (US$6.7 million) investment on Devdas. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit, with Kirron Kher, Smita Jaykar, and Vijayendra Ghatge in supporting roles. A list of Devdas movie songs with song titles, singer names, music composer and lyrics writer is given below. [190][191] It garnered seventeen nominations at the 48th Filmfare Awards and won eleven—the most for any film that year—including Best Film, Best Director (Bhansali), Best Actor (Khan), Best Actress (Rai Bachchan) and Best Supporting Actress (Dixit). 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