Devdas - Movie Review

Published: August 26, 2009

By JACQUELYN WHITE

Starring Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit

The third Hindi film rendition of Chattopadhyay’s classic novella is arguably one of the best movies produced by Bollywood. This three-hour epic tells the tragic story of a man named Devdas (played by Shahrukh Khan), who, after losing his childhood love Paro (Aishwarya Rai) to the strict rules of the caste system, spirals into an abyss of depression and alcoholism. In this sinful world of excessive drinking and brothels, he meets the courtesan Chandamuhki (Madhuri Dixit), who falls in love with him and cares for him as he sinks lower and lower into a state of drunken despair. Many believe Khan gives the best performance of his career in this film. Rai is convincing as the adoring but immature Paro. Dixit channels her charm and dancing talents into the seductive yet nurturing character of Chandramuhki. Even the minor characters give distinct performances. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has created a true masterpiece that conveys Chattopadhyay’s heartbreaking story with stunning visuals, music, and acting.

Devdas is rated Must See.

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