18/04/2026
Devdas (2002), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is an iconic Hindi romantic drama based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novel Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarva Rai, and Madhuri Dixit, it tells the tragic story of a wealthy man who descends into alcoholism and despair after his family forbids him from marrying his childhood sweetheart, Paro.Key Details:
Plot: Devdas Mukheriee returns from London to marry Paro, but his family's opposition drives her to marry another man, leading Devdas to a self-destructive path of addiction and heartbreak
Characters: The film highlights the love triangle between Devdas Shah Rukh Khan), Paro (Aishwarya Rai), and the devoted courtesar Chandramukhi (Madhuri Dixit)
Significance: Known for its lavish, opulent sets, memorable costumes and intense performances, it was a massive global success and was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival
Themes: The film explores themes of forbidden love, social class disparity, and self-destruction
