Devdas (Single-Disc Edition)

DEVDAS is an exceptional Indian movie you will want to see more than once. The superlative dancing, brilliant acting, luxurious costumes and magnificent scenery all contribute to this film's greatness. If there could be one word that describes this movie, according to its creator Sanjay Leela Bhansali, that word would be `emotion'. The film is a tone piece, a sustained study of emotions from beginning to end. The male star is Shahrukh Khan - yes, the most famous & loved man on the planet, adored by literally millions. Nicknamed SRK, Shahrukh is the consummate skilled actor whose magic takes you inside his heart. In the 1950's film `Rebel Without a Cause' James Dean showed us the anti-John Wayne hero who cries openly, displaying feelings of loving tenderness. SRK has this same genius. It is as if both men wear their nerves outside their skin, giving the audience entry to feelings we normally suppress. From beginning to end, the film `Devdas' is thick with intense emotions. Childhood sweethearts are forced to separate through the usual deadly sin of pride. Devdas, the hero played by Shahrukh Khan, with a single minded determination then proceeds to drink himself to death, drowning his sorrows in alcohol - ever tormented by suffering pain and guilt, the loss of his one true love. Life's one chance of happiness, lost. As most of you may know, alcoholics are anything but heroic; they are selfish cruel children, hurting any and all who love them. SRK has said that his character is spineless, with a mean streak. Only within the realm of Shahrukh's unique imagination and superior creative talents, does Devdas' stumbling, surrounded by beauty and love, down into degradation and narcissistic death become art. The two women mega-stars in this film are so famous in India that they don't even bother to print their names on the DVD. Aishwarya Rai (Ash), a former Miss World, has an exotic, delicate kind of doe-eyed gazelle beauty that becomes more mysterious the more you look at her. She plays the childhood sweetheart who is forced into a loveless marriage for money and social status. However in my opinion, it is the courtesan Chandramukti, played by Madhuri Dixit, who steals the show. Hopelessly and unconditionally in love with the wounded Devdas, Chandramukti's dancing is the perfection of ritualized desire and eroticism. A more classical beauty, Madhuri Dixit is a highly accomplished dancer. Her magical performances of an improvised form of Bharata Natyam are mesmerizing, enticing, and out of this world dazzling. Classical Indian dance follows a strict form, but - like a raga - that form is meant to be improvised within and has absorbed many influences. There are many, many forms of Bharata Natyam and you will notice some modern stylistic elements in the 'Devdas' choreography - and the music. Bharata Natyam is a form of yoga and the dancer must be more than skilled at the gestures and postures, which are the realization of intense feelings. The dance is intended to not only make the dancer 'One' with the higher frequencies, but also to draw the audience up into those realms. India has always understood that creation is the manifestation of desire. Desire lies at the Heart of all things. Desire, passion, feelings of love, loss and separation drive each and every one of us. It is our capacity to FEEL that will bring us Home. The film `Devdas' is a reverie of both human and divine emotion, feeling, and desire. Indulge. V.Susan Ferguson

I really enjoyed watching this movie on Amazon. "Devdas" is one of my all-time favorite INDIA/PAKISTAN or INDIAN/HINDU movie, even tho it's Bengali movie. I watched it serveral times and no matter how many times; I still want to watch it again and again. SHUH RUKH KHAN is the one who caused me to fall in love with Indian movies, Ashriya Rai was awesome as well and so was Madhuri Dixit. I first watched and loved "Jodha Akbar" with Hrithik Roshan and Ashriya Rai; also later the movie "Black" with Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. Then I saw "DEVDAS" Oh my word. Shahrukh Khan "is" the king of Indian movies nowadays, I think Amitabh Bachchan was the King before him when he was younger, he still is a good actor. "SRK" is so talentive, he can make you feel like you're living in the movie. I later became a fan of Indian movies and came to love many actors and highly commend them all on their hard work to give fans true acting enjoyment. Also most of their movies are clean to an extent they don't show explicit sex scenes least not in the movies I watch. Only complaint I have about their movies is their faith/religion what they belief are about their gods is astonishing, the India people have too many gods. Pakistans are muslim and believes in Allah (1) god, and no idols far as I know. Even, so I love the fact that they are spiritual people and have a spiritual conscious for the most part; but they have the wrong ideas on who God is. I also love the fact they share a loving culture for the most part and consider everyone like a family member. I learned a lot about them thru their movies, even how to speak some of their language. At any case I would recommend this movie to anyone who is an adult I mean. If you are a man who don't like it when a man shows his inner feelings and cries this movie is not for you. (A note for the men) But if you not afraid of showing your feeling and emotions, and accepts who you are then GOOD! go for it, be brave and watch it. It's EXCELLENT MOVIE - SUPERB in fact. Years old and still running strong. Oh "WQAT" with Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar is great too, tear jerker. I can keep on listing them on and on..lol. Well that my review and I truly hope everyone who is interested will watch it and will enjoy being part of the movie. Best to all Amazoners, peace I am out. :)

Malgré une jolie musique, Des chorégraphies superbes et des décors d'un goût douteux , le film est surjoué , absolument fatigant . Excepté le passage de la courtisane dans ce duo superbement chorégraphié . Le cinéma indien mérite mieux que cette mayonnaise indigeste qui malheureusement est plus connue que certaines perles vues finalement par peu de monde

I bought this dvd because I am a big fan of Aishwarya Rai, and really appreciate the intensity she puts into all her performances. The sets, costumes, dance enactments and story all add to a great movie experience. I had already seen this on the big screen, but bought it to see over and over again.

C'est mon premier "bollywood" et je dois dire que je n'ai pas été déçue. Je viens de passer 3 heures d'émerveillement complet. Oui, l'histoire est triste, mais le film n'engendre pas la déprime, loin de là. Les couleurs, les décors, les chants, les danses, tout est spectacle, dans des décors de rêve. On est transporté dans un autre univers et on en sort transformé. Il est intéressant de remarquer aussi les degrés de lectures superposés que permet cette oeuvre. Il y a le spectacle pur, il y a une histoire mélodramatique, mais il y a aussi une réflexion sur la place de la femme dans la société indienne (et pas seulement indienne, d'ailleurs), sur la place des prostituées, sur la responsabilité des hommes... Oui, il y a matière à réfléchir, une fois qu'on s'est laisser transporter sur ce tapis magique, avec ces acteurs merveilleux. Mon premier "bollywood", donc, et certainement pas le dernier...

Immagine di scarsa qualità e il più importante i sottotitoli in inglese mancano...intero film in hindi...peccato ...specialmente perché nella descrizione del prodotto era specificato che il film è subrtitrato in inglese..altrimenti Non lo avrei acquistato

Devdas is a timeless classic adaptation of the famous Bengali novel by Sharat Chattopadhyay. This film is the third adaptation Sanjay Leela Bhansali truly has created a beautiful film. First the story plot. The story revolves around childhood friends Paro acted by Aishwarya Rai and Devdas played by Shahrukh Khan. The beginning of the film starts of with devdas returning to India from England after nine years, his whole family anticipating his return with big excitement. Paro has lit a lamp nine years ago which represents Devdas, a tale that if a lamp is lit, then eventually the traveller will return home. Devdas returns and the love between him and Paro kindles. However, family grudges, pitiful social norms and pride will destroy everything.The acting by Bollywood actors and acctresses is amazing. Aishwarya Rai truly shines in this film as Paro and personally I feel this is her best performance. Shuhrukh Khan plays the Devdas outstanding and Madhuri Dixit turn her minor role to a major one. The film has the most amazing sets, the colours, vividness etc is breathtaking. The culture of Hindu and India is prominant and exhilirating. The music is perfect. The film will make you laugh, smile, get up and dance 'Re Dole Re Dole'and cry. The only minor flaw is the running time. the film is 3 hours long. However, every second is worthwhile. Watch and cherish this unforgettable masterpiece of love, betrayal and tragedy.