Why is Devdas famous?

Devdas was perhaps the first Indian film to break the hitherto accepted convention that ‘tragedy is taboo’ for cinemagoers. In fact, the 1935 New Theatres’ versions in Bengali and Hindi directed by P.C. Barua were such a huge success that thereafter tragedy became a mainstay for the box-office success of a film.

What is the story of Devdas movie?

Devdas (Shahrukh Khan) makes his way back home to India after spending 10 years studying in London. He plans to marry Paro (Aishwarya Rai), his childhood best friend, but his parents (Vijay Crishna, Smita Jaykar) do not want Devdas to marry her. They believe that Paro’s family, who descend from a line of dancers, is of a lower class than their own. Eventually, Paro marries another man, and the despondent Devdas descends into life-threatening alcoholism.
Devdas/Film synopsis

Is Devdas based on real story?

Devdas (Bengali: দেবদাস, transliterated as Debdās) is a Bengali romance novel written by Sarat Chandra Chatterjee. The character of Parvati was based on a real life second wife of zamindar Bhuvan Mohan Chowdhury, it was said that even the writer visited the village.

How much did Devdas cost?

500 million INR
1 billion INR
Devdas/Budget

What is the name of the movie in which Shah Rukh Khan plays?

Devdas. (2002 Hindi film) Devdas is a 2002 Indian Hindi -language epic romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Bharat Shah under his banner, Mega Bollywood. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit, with Kirron Kher, Smita Jaykar and Vijayendra Ghatge in supporting roles.

Why is Devdas considered one of the best films ever?

Devdas was critically acclaimed among western and Indian film critics, and is considered by many critics to be one of the greatest films ever made. It was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was also India’s submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Who is Shahrukh Khan?

Shahrukh Khan, also known as SRK is a popular Indian Film Actor. Referred to in the media as the “Badshah of Bollywood”, “King of Bollywood”, “King Khan”, he has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films, and earned numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. He has been described as one of the most successful film stars in the world.

What is the review rating of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Devdas’?

Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports that the film holds a 89\% approval rating, based on 19 reviews by critics, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10. Reviewer Sukanya Verma writes, “Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s labour of love Devdas is a larger-than-life, poignant and spectacular interpretation.