Dev D 2009

Dev.D, a romantic black comedy movie in Hindi, was released on February 6, 2009. It is a modern interpretation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's well-known Bengali novel Devdas, which P.C. Barua and Bimal Roy originally adapted for the big screen and Sanjay Leela Bhansali more recently. It was directed and written by Anurag Kashyap. A positive critical reception was given to Dev.D. The movie is set in modern-day Punjab and Delhi, where marriages are a power struggle and an issue of honor, where old systems are used to negotiate family relationships.

Table Of Contents

• Details

• Plot

• Release

• Reviews

• Cast

• Crew

• Character Analysis

• Songs

• Behind The Scenes

• Box Office Collection

• Awards

• Interesting Facts

• How to Book a Personalised Celebrity Message from a celebrity similar to celebrities from Dev D on Tring?

Details 

Plot 

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The film revolves around Dev, a wealthy and privileged young man who has just completed his education abroad. Dev returns to his hometown in India, where he reunites with his childhood sweetheart, Paro. They share a deep bond and dream of a future together, but circumstances and societal pressure lead to their separation.

Following Paro's departure, Dev turns to drugs and alcohol for solace. He becomes a reckless and self-destructive individual, spiralling into a world of addiction and despair. During this time, he encounters Chanda, a young and confident prostitute who has her own share of pain and struggles. Chanda becomes an integral part of Dev's life, forming an unconventional and complex relationship with him.

As the story progresses, Dev's journey becomes a profound exploration of his own demons and his search for redemption. While dealing with his addiction, he begins to question societal norms, his own choices, and the meaning of love. Through his encounters with Paro and Chanda, he learns valuable lessons about life, forgiveness, and self-acceptance

Release

The movie was released on February 6th, 2009, and it was very well received by both the audience and the critics upon its initial screening. The movie is also available on Netflix for the viewers.

Reviews

The movie received favourable reviews. The picture received a lot of praise in part because of its experimental music, bold visual aesthetic, and novel narrative structure, which included breaking the script up into chapters like in Quentin Tarantino's movies. It received a score of 4 out of 5 stars from Rony D'Costa of Box Office India, who stated that "Missing Dev.D would be an 'Emotional Attyachar' to oneself." Raja Sen of Rediff.com gave Dev.D a rating of 3.5/5 and listed it as the second-best movie of 2009, calling it a "fantastic visual ride." Nikhat Kazmi, a reviewer for the Times of India, gave the movie a 5/5 and called it a "brilliant breakthrough for Bollywood." Shubhra Gupta of Indian Express commended Abhay Deol's acting as well as the overall quality of the film. According to Hindustan Times, who gave the movie a 3.5/5, the movie's "slick style and adventurous interpretation that pushes the boundaries of Hindi cinema" were praiseworthy. Noyon Jyoti Parasara of AOL India said she was "completely bowled over by the movie" and advised people to watch Dev.D to see some of Anurag Kashyap's abilities as a filmmaker. Abhay Deol is helping to usher in a new age for the Indian film business, according to Shahrukh Khan, who applauded Abhay's efforts.

Cast 

• Abhay Deol - Indian actor and producer Abhay Singh Deol is well-known for his roles in Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil movies. He is a Deol family member and made his acting debut in 2005's Socha Na Tha, a love comedy directed by Imtiaz Ali.

• Mahie Gill - Indian actress Mahie Gill works in the Punjabi and Hindi cinema industries. She began her acting career in Punjabi films before making her Bollywood debut in Dev.D.

• Kalki Koechlin - French actress and writer Kalki Koechlin appears in Hindi-language films. She is well-known for her unique body of work and has won numerous awards. Despite being a French citizen, she spent the majority of her life in India where she was raised.

• Dibyendu Bhattacharya - Dibyendu Bhattacharya is an Indian actor who performs in web series as well as Bengali and Hindi films. For his part in Dev D, he is most known.

• Parakh Madan -Parakh Madan is an Indian film and television actress.

• Satwant Kaur - Satwant Kaur is an Indian actress who appears in Punjabi and Hindi films.

• Binnu Dhillon

• Eekansh Vats

• Gurukirtan

• Sasha Shetty

Crew

• Director- Anurag Kashyap

• Producer - Ronnie Srewvala

• Writer - Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane

• Cinematographer - Rajeev Ravi

• Editor - Aarti Bajaj

• Musician - Amit Trivedi

 Character Analysis

Abhay Deol as Dev

 Dev is the protagonist of the film. He is a wealthy and privileged young man who falls in love with Paro. However, their relationship faces various obstacles, and Dev finds solace in alcohol and drugs. He represents the complex and flawed nature of modern-day Devdas.

Mahie Gill as Paro

Paro is Dev's childhood sweetheart and love interest. She comes from a lower social class and faces societal judgment for her relationship with Dev. Paro is strong-willed and does not conform to societal norms. She struggles with her love for Dev and tries to find her own path in life.

Kalki Koechlin as Chanda

Chanda is a rebellious young woman who lives life on her own terms and doesn't conform to societal expectations. Chanda’s character explores the impact of society's judgement on individuals. She becomes a source of emotional support for Dev during his self-destructive phase. Chanda is a complex character who challenges traditional notions of morality and is searching for love and acceptance.

 Songs

 Behind the scenes

Anurag Kashyap received assistance from director Danny Boyle with the "tripping away" moments by being introduced to a unique camera that Boyle had acquired from Holland. Due to the absence of actual drugs, Kashyap was able to depict what was going through characters' minds when they were using drugs.

 Box Office Collection

Dev.D made Rs 15 million on its first day of release. The film's box office success allowed it to quickly recoup its Rs 60 million production cost. The first four weeks' net sales were close to Rs 150 million.In week 6, Dev.D crossed and gained an additional 3 million. With a distributor share of Rs 65.5 million, the movie's final domestic box office took in Rs 215 million.The movie was deemed a Hit.

 Awards

Interesting facts

• Abhay Deol came up with the initial concept for the movie, and he brought it to the attention of Anurag Kashyap. Anurag Kashyap, along with Vikramaditya Motwane, worked on the screenplay, and they based it on "news headlines about Generation X" in order to give it a youthful air.

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nitin Chainpuri are the two men singing Emotional Atyachaar during Paro's wedding.

• The MMS video of Chanda as a young Delhi schoolgirl was based on a genuine MMS film of a young Delhi school girl that generated a significant issue in India in 2004. The father of the real girl committed suicide, just like Chanda's father did in the film.

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