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Bengali CINEMA · 1935
Devdas Bengali Movie
দেবদাস
THE BENGALI LANGUAGE FILM ADAPTATION OF SARATCHANDRA CHATTERJEE'S NOVEL BY P. C. BARUA.
Overview
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.
A closer look
Devdas (1935) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by P.C. Barua. The cast includes P.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, Jamuna Barua, Nirmal Banerjee. Runtime: 141 minutes.
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Devdas FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Devdas?
Devdas is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Devdas?
Our source metadata lists 30 March 1935. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Devdas?
The listed director is P.C. Barua.
Who is in the cast of Devdas?
The available cast credits include P.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, Jamuna Barua, Nirmal Banerjee, K.L. Saigal. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Devdas?
The recorded runtime is 141 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Devdas?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Devdas?
The original title in our source data is দেবদাস. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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.
