Devdas (1935)

THE BENGALI LANGUAGE FILM ADAPTATION OF SARATCHANDRA CHATTERJEE'S NOVEL BY P. C. BARUA.

Devdas (1935) poster

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.

Director: P.C. Barua
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Timir Baran
Cinematography: Sudhin Majumdar, Yusuf Mulji
Production: New Theatres Limited
Country: India
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: bn

Themes

Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

based on novel or book, alcoholism, doomed love, lost film, partially lost film

More Films by Director: P.C. Barua
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

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 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.
Who directed Devdas?
Devdas was directed by P.C. Barua.
Who stars in Devdas?
Devdas stars P.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, Jamuna Barua, Nirmal Banerjee, K.L. Saigal, Krishna Chandra Dey.
How long is Devdas?
Devdas has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
What genre is Devdas?
Devdas is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Devdas produced?
Devdas was produced in India.
What are the themes of Devdas?
The themes of Devdas include: Addiction and Recovery.