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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.

 

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Details 

Movie name

Dev D

Directed by

Anurag Kashyap

Screenplay by

Anurag Kashyap

Story by

Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane

Produced by

Ronnie Screwvala

Starring

Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill, Kalki Koechlin

Cinematography

Rajeev Ravi

Edited by

Aarti Bajaj

Music by

Amit Trivedi

Production company

UTV Spotboy, Bindass

Distributed by

UTV Motion Pictures

Release date

6 February 2009

Country

India

Language

Hindi

Budget

₹11 crore

 

Plot 

 

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 

Crew

Anurag Kashyap

 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

No.

Title

Singer(s)

1

Emotional Atyachaar

Band Master Rangeela and Rasila

2

Duniya

Amit Trivedi

3

Nayan Tarse

Amit Trivedi

4

Pardesi

Tochi Raina

5

Saali Khushi

Amit Trivedi

6

Paayaliya

Shruti Pathak

7

Maahi Mennu

Labh Janjua

8

Aankh Micholi

Amit Trivedi

9

Yahin Meri Zindagi

Aditi Singh Sharma

10

Dhol Yaara Dhol

Shilpa Rao, Kshitij Tarey

11

Ek Hulchul Si

Joi Barua

12

Hikknal

Labh Janjua

13

Dil Mai Jaagi

Anusha Mani

14

Ranjhana

Shilpa Rao, Kshitij Tarey

 

 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

Award

Category

nominee(s)

Result

National Film Awards 2009

Best Music Direction

Amit Trivedi

Won

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Actress

Mahie Gill

Won

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Supporting Actress

Kalki Koechlin

Won

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Cinematography

Rajeev Ravi

Won

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Production design

Helen Jones, Sukanta Panigrahi

Won

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Background Score

Amit Trivedi

Won

55th Filmfare Awards

R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent 

Amit Trivedi

Won

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Film

Dev D

Nominated

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Director

Anurag Kashyap

Nominated

55th Filmfare Awards

Best Music Director

Amit Trivedi

Nominated

2nd Mirchi Music Awards

Upcoming Lyricist of The Year

Amitabh Bhattacharya for Emotional Atyachaar

Won

2nd Mirchi Music Awards

Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year

Aditi Singh Sharma for "Yahi Meri Zindagi"

Won

Interesting facts

A still from the song Emotional Atyachaar

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