Devdas

Devdas

Year: 2002

Runtime: 185 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

DramaRomanceSong and danceMoving relationship storiesBollywood emotional dramas

Set in early‑20th‑century Calcutta, the film follows Devdas Mukherjee, a wealthy zamindar whose love for his childhood sweetheart is thwarted by family opposition. Crushed by the loss, he spirals into heavy drinking and seeks the fleeting solace of a courtesan, illustrating his tragic resignation to fate.

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Timeline & Setting – Devdas (2002)

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Time period

Late 19th to early 20th century, British India (Bengal)

The story unfolds during the waning years of the British Raj in Bengal, a period marked by rigid social hierarchies and propriety. Arranged marriages, dowry expectations, and family honor steer the characters’ decisions. The contrast between village life and the Calcutta elite highlights the era's widening gulf between tradition and modernity.

Location

Taalshonapur, Bengal, Calcutta, Hatipota

Taalshonapur sets the story in a tight-knit rural Bengal village where family bonds dictate choices and reputations. The veneration of tradition is contrasted with the urban pull of Calcutta, where new ideas and pleasures tempt the young. Hatipota becomes Paro's home life after marriage, illustrating how domestic spaces enforce social norms.

🌾 Rural Bengal 🕰️ British Raj era 👪 Close-knit families

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Main Characters – Devdas (2002)

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Devdas Mukherjee (Shah Rukh Khan)

A wealthy young man whose devotion to Paro is both a source of strength and a destructive pride. He shifts from childhood friend to ardent lover, but is unable to reconcile love with family duty, fueling a self-destructive spiral.

💔 Tragic 🎭 Complex 🕯️ Prideful

Parvati Chakraborty 'Paro' (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan)

Bright and compassionate, Paro longs for a life with Devdas but is pulled into a marriage arranged for social status. She navigates class boundaries with loyalty to her family and a stubborn hope for happiness with Devdas.

💖 Loyal 😊 Compassionate 🏛️ Class-bound

Chandramukhi (Madhuri Dixit)

A courtesan whose grace and kindness illuminate Devdas's suffering. She offers solace and a voice of understanding, but her love remains unfulfilled in a world barred by social codes.

🕊️ Compassion 💃 Courtesan 🎭 Tragic

Chunni Lal (Chunnilal) (Jackie Shroff)

Devdas's old friend who drags him into new circles, introducing him to Chandramukhi and the temptations of Calcutta. His actions symbolize the worldly pressures that push Devdas toward ruin.

🔥 Impulsive 🗺️ Worldly 👥 Friend

Bhuvan Chaudhry (Vijayendra Ghatge)

Wealthy zamindar and Paro's husband, a figure of stability and ritual. He embodies the social status that keeps Paro tethered to a life she did not fully choose.

💼 Wealth 🛡️ Traditional 👪 Family man

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Major Themes – Devdas (2002)

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❤️ Love vs Duty

Romantic love takes center stage but must navigate family obligations and social expectations. Devdas and Paro's bond is tested by rigid codes that equate happiness with lineage and wealth. The tension between personal happiness and duty drives the tragedy.

🏛️ Social Mores

Dowry, class distinctions, and arranged marriages shape every major decision. Paro's alliance with a wealthy widower and Devdas's inability to secure consent reveal the era's social constraints. The film scrutinizes how tradition can suffocate intimate desire.

🎭 Tragedy and Loss

The narrative builds toward heartbreak as passions collide with social barriers. Devdas's descent into despair, Paro's constrained devotion, and Chandramukhi's compassionate but unfulfilled love all culminate in a somber, fatal finale. The tragedy invites reflection on the cost of societal expectations.

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