Devdas
"THE BENGALI LANGUAGE FILM ADAPTATION OF SARATCHANDRA CHATTERJEE'S NOVEL BY P. C. BARUA."
Originally released in 1935. Devdas is a drama/romance film. directed by P.C. Barua. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring P.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, and Jamuna Barua
Synopsis
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 prostitute. All Indian prints of this Bengali version were destroyed in a fire that ravaged New Theatre’s studios. Today, only one copy of the film survives which belongs to the Bangladesh Film Archives. Of that copy almost forty percent is destroyed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
Production Companies
- New Theatres Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devdas about?
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 P...
Who directed Devdas?
Devdas was directed by P.C. Barua.
How long is Devdas?
Devdas has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Devdas released?
Devdas was released on March 30, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Devdas?
The main cast of Devdas includes P.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, Jamuna Barua, Nirmal Banerjee, K.L. Saigal.