Devdas (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Devdas is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, starring Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas Mukherjee, Manoj Joshi and Smita Jaykar. It is partly based on Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sreejata Guha. It runs 3 hours 5 minutes and earned $5.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 5m (185 min)
- Director
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- V.I.P. Films
- 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 whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in early‑20th‑century Calcutta, the film follows Devdas Mukherjee, a wealthy zamindar whose love for his childhood sweetheart is thwarted by family opposition. Crushed by the loss, he spirals into heavy drinking and seeks the fleeting solace of a courtesan, illustrating his tragic resignation to fate.
Devdas Cast & Characters
Shah Rukh Khan leads the cast as Devdas Mukherjee, with Manoj Joshi as Dwijdas Mukherjee and Smita Jaykar as Kaushalya Mukherjee. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas Mukherjee
- Manoj Joshi as Dwijdas Mukherjee
- Smita Jaykar as Kaushalya Mukherjee
- Vijay Crishna as Sir Narayan Mukherjee
Also Starring in Devdas
· 17 more- Ananya Khare Kumud Mukherjee
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Parvati "Paro" Chakraborty
- Kirron Kher Sumitra Chakraborty
- Sunil Rege Neelkanth Chakraborty
- Vijayendra Ghatge Bhuvan Chaudhry
- Jackie Shroff Chunnilal
- Madhuri Dixit Chandramukhi
- Tiku Talsania Dharamdas
- Dina Pathak Bhuvan's Mother
- Milind Gunaji Kalibabu
- Jaya Bhattacharya Manorama
- Amardeep Jha Kalibabu's Mother
- Apara Mehta Badi Aapa
- Muni Jha Kaka
- Ava Mukherjee Badi-ma
- Radhika Singh Yashomati
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- Disha Vakani Chandramukhi's Courtesan Friend
More from Sanjay Leela Bhansali
More films directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, best-rated first: Padmaavat, Saawariya, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Bajirao Mastani.
Devdas Plot Summary
What happens in Devdas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Devdas Mukherjee, Shah Rukh Khan, a young man from a wealthy Bengali family, and Parvati “Paro” Chakraborty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a bright, middle-class woman, grow up as childhood friends in the village of Taalshonapur, Bengal, within the last years of the British Raj. Their bond is warm and easy, built on shared adventures and quiet afternoons, as the two families live in close proximity and watch over their respective futures with affectionate care.
Full summary
The whole story of Devdas, scene by scene
Devdas Box Office
Devdas grossed $5.4 million worldwide. $2.7 million came from the US and Canada and $2.7 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.4M
- US & Canada
- $2.7M
- International
- $2.7M
Devdas Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Brian Trenchard-Smith on DEVDAS
How Well Do You Know Devdas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrayed the title character Devdas in the 2002 film?
Devdas Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “데브다스” and “波里活生死戀”.
- Also known as
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- 데브다스
- 波里活生死戀
- 波李活生死戀
- Devdas - Flamme unserer Liebe
- 宝莱坞生死恋
- דבדאס
- Девдас
- 寶萊塢生死戀
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Devdas FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Devdas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Devdas?
Devdas runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).
When was Devdas released?
Devdas was released on July 11, 2002.
Who directed Devdas?
Devdas was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
More films by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Who is in the cast of Devdas?
Devdas stars Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas Mukherjee, Manoj Joshi as Dwijdas Mukherjee and Smita Jaykar as Kaushalya Mukherjee, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Devdas make at the box office?
Devdas grossed $5.4 million worldwide ($2.7 million domestic, $2.7 million international).
Is Devdas based on a book?
Yes. Devdas is partly 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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