Devdas (1936): Cast & Where to Watch
Devdas is a 1936 romantic drama directed by P.C. Barua, starring K.L. Saigal as Devdas, Rajkumari and Pahadi Sanyal. It is based on Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sreejata Guha. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes. Stream it on Eros Now Select.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- P.C. Barua
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- New Theatres Limited
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Devdas About?
The premise of Devdas without spoilers, adapted from Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sreejata Guha.
The Hindi-language film, directed by P.C. Barua, adapts Saratchandra Chatterjee’s novel. Devdas, a zamindar’s son, and Parvati, his neighbor’s daughter, are childhood sweethearts, but caste and class keep them apart. Devdas is sent to Calcutta, while Paro marries an aged widower. In Calcutta, grief leads Devdas to alcohol, where he meets Chandramukhi, a courtesan who becomes his confidante.
Devdas Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- tragedy
- dysfunctional marriage
- self destructiveness
- illness
- train
- prostitute
- love
- childhood sweetheart
- funeral pyre
- tattoo on hand
- death of protagonist
- death of title character
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- homecoming
- cigarette smoking
- coughing blood
- scar on the forehead
- man hits a woman
- servant
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- bengali
- alcoholic
- forbidden love
- caste system
- one word title
- love triangle
- alcoholism
- based on novel
- character name in title
Where to Watch Devdas
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Devdas Cast & Characters
K.L. Saigal leads the cast as Devdas, with Rajkumari as Chandramukhi and Pahadi Sanyal as A friend. Directed by P.C. Barua; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director P.C. Barua
- K.L. Saigal as Devdas
- Rajkumari as Chandramukhi
- Pahadi Sanyal as A friend
- Vikram Kapoor as Cart driver
Also Starring in Devdas
· 17 more- Nemo Dharmadas
- Sitara Devi Monorama
- Kidar Nath Sharma Jagannath
- Biswanath Bhaduri Narayan
- Zubeida
- Jamuna Barua Parbati
- A.H. Shore Chunilal
- Krishna Chandra Dey Bairagi
- Mr. Raju Mohan
- Yusuf Attia Rai Saheb
- Kshetrabala Piyari
- Ramkumari Padma
- Hemnalini Parbati's mother
- Sahana Jasodha
- Sultana
- Roshanara
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Devdas Also Known As
Also known as “寶萊塢生死戀”.
- Also known as
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- 寶萊塢生死戀
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Devdas FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Devdas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Devdas?
Devdas runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Devdas released?
Devdas was released on January 22, 1936.
Who directed Devdas?
Devdas was directed by P.C. Barua.
Who is in the cast of Devdas?
Devdas stars K.L. Saigal as Devdas, Rajkumari as Chandramukhi and Pahadi Sanyal as A friend, among 21 credited actors.
Where can I watch Devdas?
In the US, Devdas is streaming on Eros Now Select (availability from JustWatch).
Is Devdas based on a book?
Yes. Devdas is adapted from Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sreejata Guha.
Does Devdas have a post-credit scene?
No. Devdas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Devdas in?
The original language of Devdas is Hindi.
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