Devdas (film adaptations)

"Devdas" is a famous Indian story adapted into numerous films, originally based on a Bengali novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The story follows Devdas, a wealthy man torn between love and societal expectations. He falls in love with Paro, but due to family and class differences, their union is blocked. Heartbroken and unable to handle rejection, Devdas spirals into self-destructive habits like drinking and distancing himself from loved ones. Film adaptations explore themes of love, loss, societal constraints, and tragedy, each bringing their own interpretation to this timeless tale of passion and despair.