Devdas (DVD)

I know most of you reading this review would not have heard of this film, but this film was India's official entry to Oscars this year and had even garnered a nomination at the BAFTA Best Foreign Film. It had premiered at the 2002 Cannes Festival and released worldwide by Eros Entertainment on July 12th 2002. Its one of the biggest successes Indian film industry has seen in the recent times, one of the most expensive films ever made (£10 million) and for a deep insight into the film, read on.... ~~~~The Story~~~~ Devdas is the story of a love beyond all else...even life. The saga of a man called Devdas who loved,loved and just loved... ...  Read the complete review

I love Bollywood movies but the best I ever watched till now undoubtedly remains the greatest Hindi movie ever. It has even been premiered at the Cannes festival and has won countless awards as one of the most expensive Bollywood movies of all times. I watched the French version of the movie and it was as stunning as critics claimed it was. This film does more than offering a slice of Indian culture and traditions. This film is so much more than the usual dramas and songs which traditionally form the centre of Hindi movies. Devdas is a saga, a passionate emblem of unconditional love. The plot centers around the intense relationship between a high class ...  Read the complete review

Devdas is a bollywood movie (in Hindi) which was released in 2002. It stars the very well known Shahrukh Khan (plays the main character of Devdas), Aishwarya Rai (plays Paro, the childhood sweetheart of Devdas) and Madhuri Dixit (Chandramukhi, a stunning courtesan). The movie ********* Devdas is essentially a love story, and a sad one at that. Devdas and Paro have been neighbours and close friends since childhood but Devdas goes abroad to study, and the movie begins upon his return to India. Devdas and Paro are older now, early 20's and as soon as they see each other again, they both know that what they now feel is more than just friendship, ...  Read the complete review

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic film is a remake, a film based on a very renowned Bengali novel under the same name.This is one of the most famous indian love stories, a tragic love story with 3 central characters. Devdas is a young man who has recently returned from abroad after finishing his studies. He is madly in love with Paro, his childhood sweetheart and neighbour. Due to differences in family stature, Dev's dad doesn't allow him to marry Paro who is finally married to a rich businessman. A heartbroken devdas seeks comfort in alchohol and lands up in a brothel(though it is shown with utmost dignity here) where he goes regularly to see Chandramukhi's dance. ...  Read the complete review