Devdas (1935)
- IMDb Rating8
- Year1935
- Release dateMar 30, 1935
- StarsP.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, Jamuna Barua, Nirmal Banerjee
Devdas
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.
Devdas Synopsis
With an impressive 8.0/10 rating, Devdas (1935) is one of the most acclaimed Drama and Romance films in the 1337x catalog. "THE BENGALI LANGUAGE FILM ADAPTATION OF SARATCHANDRA CHATTERJEE'S NOVEL BY P. C. BARUA." This captivating Drama and Romance film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by P.C. Barua, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from P.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, Jamuna Barua, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. 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...
