Devdas Turns 23: Aishwarya, Madhuri, SRK and the Film That Changed Everything

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's classic Devdas has turned 23, and the nostalgia can be sensed. Jackie Shroff, who enacted the flamboyant Chunni Babu, marked the occasion by sharing an emotional video montage of vintage moments of the movie, reminding one of its timelessness.

Main Points of the Tribute

There were some endearing moments in Jackie Shroff's segment with Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit
The piece praised the film's emotional richness, visual luxury, and lasting cultural relevance
Devdas was the first mainstream Bollywood movie to be shown at Cannes, with SRK and Aishwarya walking the red carpet in 2002

Reflections of the Cast

Shah Rukh Khan, in his speech at the 77th Locarno Film Festival, revealed the psychological weight of playing Devdas, admitting to having been under pressure and using alcohol on the sets
He described the character as being intentionally impossible to describe—neither lovable nor hateful, yet awfully human

Cultural and Artistic Influence

Devdas redefined Bollywood visual aesthetics with its lavish sets, extravagantly overthetop costumes, and somber music
Songs like Dola Re Dola and Maar Daala continue to be standards for choreography and storytelling through music
It featured in TIME magazine's top 10 films of the century, and won five National Awards and 11 Filmfare awards

Why It Still Matters

Devdas is not a movie—it's a lyrical journey into love, pride, and selfdestruction
Its influence still encourages generations of filmmakers, designers, and audiences to this day

Sources: MSN, Times Now, NewsX, Bollywood Hungama, Masala.com, HerZindagi