Devdas

1936·Movie
2h 19min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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About

THE HINDI LANGUAGE FILM ADAPTATION OF SARATCHANDRA CHATTERJEE'S NOVEL BY P. C. BARUA.

Devdas, the son of a zamindar, and Parvati, his neighbour's daughter, are childhood sweethearts. However, class and caste differences prevent their marriage. Devdas is sent off to Calcutta, while Paro is married off to an aged rich widower. In Calcutta, as remorse drives him to alcohol, Devdas meets Chandramukhi, a tawaif.
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Crew

Directed by:
P.C. Barua
Written by:
Saratchandra Chatterjee, Saratchandra Chatterjee, Kidar Nath Sharma
Composed by:
Rai Chand Boral

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Devdas worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Devdas?

2 h 19 min

Devdas runs 2 h 19 min.

Is Devdas based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Devdas in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

What tropes does Devdas use?

Karma HoudiniBetty and VeronicaYou Can Barely StandBeard of SorrowIdiot BallDowner EndingThe PromiseArranged MarriageType CasteDrowning My SorrowsSlap-Slap-KissThis Bed of Rose'sand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Devdas, including Karma Houdini, Betty and Veronica, You Can Barely Stand.

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