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Devdas

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

India2002 184min 35mm Color Asian Premiere

Synopsis

Based on one of the most widely-sold novels in India. Childhood sweethearts Devdas and Paro are lovers whose marriage plans are thwarted by their parents, causing a rift between the two families and leaving Paro to be married off to a rich older man. Tormented by his longing for Paro, Devdas turns to alcohol for comfort, even refusing the advances of the beautiful courtesan Chandramukhi.

Diretor

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali gradutated from the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII). He made his directorial debut with in 1996. is his third film since the award-winning .