Devdas (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, Devdas is a drama and romance film directed by P.C. Barua, running about 139 minutes. “THE HINDI 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.
Who’s in it. Devdas stars K.L. Saigal as Devdas, Jamuna Barua as Parbati, Rajkumari as Chandramukhi and A.H. Shore as Chunilal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Devdas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devdas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Devdas worth watching?
- Devdas holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Devdas?
- Devdas stars K.L. Saigal, Jamuna Barua, Rajkumari, A.H. Shore and Pahadi Sanyal.
- When was Devdas released?
- Devdas was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.