Devdas (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film
Released in 1935, Devdas is a drama and romance film directed by P.C. Barua, running about 141 minutes. “THE BENGALI LANGUAGE FILM ADAPTATION OF SARATCHANDRA CHATTERJEE'S NOVEL BY P. C. BARUA.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Devdas stars P.C. Barua as Devdas, Chandrabati Devi as Chandramukhi, Jamuna Barua as Parvati and Nirmal Banerjee, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devdas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devdas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devdas (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devdas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Devdas?
- Devdas stars P.C. Barua, Chandrabati Devi, Jamuna Barua, Nirmal Banerjee and K.L. Saigal.
- When was Devdas released?
- Devdas was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.