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Devdas (1935)

Devdas (1935)

Film.Indian Cinema
DirectorP.C. Barua
LanguageBengali
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Introduction

Devdas, directed by and starring Pramathesh Barua, stands as a seminal work in early Indian cinema, embodying the complexities of love and societal constraints. Adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, Barua's film vividly portrays the tragic arc of Devdas, whose descent into self-destruction highlights the rigid caste system and the disillusionment of colonial Bengal. The film captures the sociopolitical anxiety of pre-independence India, reflecting the tension between traditional values and modern aspirations.

Devdas's impact persisted through its remakes, notably the 1955 version starring Dilip Kumar, the 2002 adaptation featuring Shahrukh Khan as well as the modern and youth-oriented interpretation titled Dev D., starring Abhay Deol. These remakes, which garnered significant acclaim, attest to the enduring appeal of the story and its themes. Each version reinterprets the tragic romance to reflect contemporary concerns, ensuring the narrative's relevance across generations and reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of Indian cinematic storytelling.

प्रमथेश चंद्र बरुआ की देवदास जिसके नायक और निर्देशक वे खुद ही थे, प्रारंभिक भारतीय सिनेमा की एक यादगार मौलिक कृति है जिसकी कहानी सामाजिक मर्यादाओं में उलझे प्रेम की जटिलताओं से बुनी गई है। शरतचंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय के 1917 में इसी नाम से लिखे उपन्यास पर आधारित बरुआ की फिल्म नायक देवदास का अंधेरे में डूबता त्रासद जीवन चरित्र बयां करती है। देवदास का आत्महंता जीवन तत्कालीन समाज में मौजूद वर्ग और जाति के कठोर बंधनों और औपनिवेशिक बंगाल के मोहभंग का बयान है। यह फ़िल्म औपनिवेशिक बंगाल की सामाजिक-राजनैतिक बेचैनी का चित्र खींचती है, जो पूँजीवाद के हाथी पर सवार होकर आई आधुनिकता को अपनाना तो चाहता था लेकिन अपनापे से भरे पर गैरबराबर सामंती मूल्यों का मोह भी उससे नहीं छूट रहा था।

सिनेमा के पर्दे पर देवदास के किरदार का मिथक इसके बार-बार होते रीमेक के माध्यम से बना रहा। इनमें विशेष रूप से दिलीप कुमार की शीर्ष भूमिका वाली बिमल राय की देवदास (1955), शाहरुख खान की शीर्ष भूमिका से सजी संजय लीला भंसाली की देवदास (2002) और नए दौर की युवा पीढ़ी को संबोधित करते हुए अभय देओल की शीर्षक भूमिका वाली अनुराग कश्यप की उत्तर-आधुनिक व्याख्या देव डी (2009) सबसे पहले याद आती हैं। इन तमाम रीमेक ने जो मशहूरी हासिल की उससे यह तो साफ़ होता है कि देव की कहानी और इसके माध्यम से उठाए गये मुद्दे आज भी समीचीन बने हुए हैं। कहानी का प्रत्येक संस्करण अपने दौर की युवा बेचैनियों को इस त्रासद रोमांस के माध्यम से बयां करता है। पीढ़ियाँ बदलती चली जाती हैं लेकिन देवदास की इस कहानी की प्रासंगिकता बनी रहती है और यह कथानक नए नए अर्थों के साथ बारम्बार दोहराया जाता भारतीय सिनेमाई इतिहास का सबसे लोकप्रिय कथानक बना रहता है।
Bimal (Cinematographer), Devdas, 1935 | Photographic Still | CinemaEducation | 00884890
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Body of Work

Banner
New Theatres Ltd.
Cinematographer
Bimal Roy
Dialogue Writer
P.C. Barua
Director
P.C. Barua
Editing
Subodh Mitter
Lead Cast
Raj Kumari, A.H. Shore, Jamuna, Saigal
Lead Cast Rest
Biswanath Bhaduri, K.C. Dey, Hemnalini, Kailash, Kapoor, Kedar, Khetrabala, Nemo, Raju, Ramkumari, Roshanara, Sitara
Lyricist
Kidar Sharma
Music Director
Timir Baran
Producer
B.N. Sircar
Screenplay Writer
P.C. Barua
Story Writer
Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Supervising Producer
Jatin Mitter

Research Centre

Bimal (Cinematographer), Devdas, 1935, Photographic Still
Bimal (Cinematographer), Devdas, 1935 | Photographic Still
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Handbill
Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Handbill
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Bimal (Cinematographer), Devdas, 1935, Photographic Still
Bimal (Cinematographer), Devdas, 1935 | Photographic Still
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Handbill
Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Handbill
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
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B.N. Sircar (Producer), Devdas, 1935, Song-Synopsis Booklet
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              Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Song-Synopsis Booklet | CinemaEducation | 00863955

              Sircar, B.N. (Producer), Devdas, 1935 | Song-Synopsis Booklet

              ProducerB.N. Sircar
              Document TypeSong-Synopsis Booklet
              Film TitleDevdas, 1935, India, Bengali
              DirectorP.C. BaruaBannerNew Theatres Ltd.
              CinematographerBimal Roy
              CastRaj Kumari, A.H. Shore, Jamuna, Saigal, Biswanath Bhaduri, K.C. Dey, Hemnalini, Kailash, Kapoor, Kedar, Khetrabala, Nemo, Raju, Ramkumari, Roshanara, Sitara
              EditingSubodh Mitter
              LyricistKidar Sharma
              Music DirectorTimir Baran
              Copyright of ImageWith Producer | Archive Object

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