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Overview
The movie portrays the social stigma for widows in the late 17th century that was prevalent in India. The plot line runs through many layers of complications both in Devika's personal life and her place in society, as she fights with her family, quarrels and distances herself from Kishore, marries another man under social pressures and much more. The movie makes the point that instead of behaving like meek sheep under social influences, we must understand every individual's perspective from our own point of view. The movie ends on a happy note where Kishore and Devika both stand against the blind and illogical superstitious mentality and are finally reunited.
A closer look
Devika (1987) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Directed by Anil Ghosh. The cast includes Aparna Sen, Ranjit Mallick, Kali Bannerjee, Nimu Bhowmick. Runtime: 115 minutes.
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Devika FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Devika?
Devika is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Devika?
Our source metadata lists 2 January 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Devika?
The listed director is Anil Ghosh.
Who is in the cast of Devika?
The available cast credits include Aparna Sen, Ranjit Mallick, Kali Bannerjee, Nimu Bhowmick, Dilip Roy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Devika?
The recorded runtime is 115 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Devika?
The original title in our source data is দেবিকা. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Devika about?
The movie portrays the social stigma for widows in the late 17th century that was prevalent in India. The plot line runs through many layers of complications both in Devika's personal life and her place in society, as she fights with her family, quarrels and distances herself from Kishore, marries another man under social pressures and much more. The movie makes the point that instead of behaving like meek sheep under social influences, we must understand every individual's perspective from our own point of view. The movie ends on a happy note where Kishore and Devika both stand against the blind and illogical superstitious mentality and are finally reunited.
