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Devdas

7.5/10

Rating

185 min

Runtime

2002

Release Year

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Director

Cast

Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Smita Jaykar

Quick Synopsis

Set in early 1900s India, Devdas Mukherjee, a wealthy zamindar from Calcutta, struggles with the heartbreak of being unable to marry his childhood love. To cope with his sorrow, he turns to heavy drinking and seeks comfort in the company of a courtesan, which leads him down a path of self-destruction.

Detailed Synopsis of Devdas

In 1900s India, Calcuttan zamindar Devdas Mukherjee — unable to marry his lover — takes up alcohol and the company of a courtesan to alleviate the pain.

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