Which version of the movie, Devdas would you rather see again?
NONE!
N
I have only watched the 2002 version.
But from what I've heard my father and other seniors who had watched Dilip Kumar's version say about Dilip's acting makes me think seriously about watching it.
They all speak highly of Dilip's softness, both in the eyes and the facial expressions. And how Shah Rukh face doesn't possess that softness.
I guess what others might hold against Devdas(2002) is the whole financial sway that it holds over the previous movies made and also over its contemporaries.
I am with Nimii......a big NONE!!!
Too soppy/sad stuff for my taste (don't we have enough sadness everywhere already??).
Thanks Asim!
You are right ! We have enough pain in our life do we need to watch such tragedies for 3 full hours and cry !!!!!!!!
phew!
N
10 Reasons to Watch Devdas (1956)
1. Its a Bimal Roy Film
2. Dilip Kumar's Acting
3. Camerawork
4. Suchitra Sen's beauty
5. Vaijayantimala's Dances
6. Motlilal's acting
7. For the song Mitwa.... and folk melodies of Bengal(baul?)..
8. Burman da's mix bag of average, good and classic songs and Salil da's BGM
9. Guest appearances of Johny Walker, Pran and Mehmood... (Trivial reasons)
10. After all its Devdaas.. a classic novel by Sharatchandra... why not...
Give it a try guys.. you wont be disappointed...
Pavan Jha
The only reason could be point no. 9 that is if ever I make an attempt to watch that movie!
Point 2 will definitely make me say no no!
N :}
devdas of dilip kumar anyday (or when there is a choice to watch)
it's all about dilip
Sharad
lagta hai Sharad miya is a great fan of DK
N
QUOTE (Sharad @ Nov 6 2003, 01:42 PM) |
devdas of dilip kumar anyday (or when there is a choice to watch) it's all about dilip Sharad |
i love to watch Dilip's Devdas just for his acting..........what an actor he is........!!!
I haven't seen any version & do not even intend to see any. "Kahe Ko Khali Fokat Rona Dhona!"
I like music of 2 Devdas which are K. L. Saigal & Dilipkumar's.
So no voting
Ashok.
Please see my review of this movie: (in Hindi) at
http://www.kulsh.com/BaitheThale.htm
I agree with most of you. The story of Sharatchandra is neither idealistic nor realistic -- at least not in today's society.
The novel has a greast HISTORICAL importance, nothing more.
This story was most unfit to spend so much money on....
Vimal Roy's version was so much better.
Ajay
No fan of 1935 Devdas. Koi baat nahin main to
ek gaane ke liye hi ise dekh sakta hoon:
Balam aaye baso mere man mein.
"The film was a complete departure from the then prevalent theatricality in acting, treatment and dialogue. Barua initiated a style of acting that was natural and unaffected. His method was to underplay, to convey emotion through the slightest tremor of the voice and use significant pauses in between the dialogue to maximum effect. This naturalness of tone spilled over to the dialogue as well. Rather than dialogue in a florid style as was prevalent then, Barua who had been exposed to European naturalistic trends ensured the dialogue in the film was the way in which one spoke in real life. "
quoted by a gentleman on net.
A trend setter fillam at that time.
And Balam ..........song is one of the earliest romantic
songs of HF Industry. It is representative song of that
decade. Above all, KL Sehgal's voice adds always
special. Song is based on a rare raga of classical music
'sindura'., a raga popular among singers of Agra Gharana.
The Raga is however easily available in Instrumental form
by the Great maestro Pt. Ravishankar and Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Interesting note is this is one of anytime ragas.
worth a see atleast(for cine lovers).
chintu
NONE - don't like sad stories! I prefer DK's 60's movies compared to older movies!
IMO, DK is the greatest actor!
Are u people talkin n referring to Indian cinema?.
Marlon Brando and Robert de Nero are better than
Dileep.
Devdas from '56 is a fantastic movie..DK is just great. And Devdas from 2k2 is not bad, but the one with DK is just great...Very nice acting by DK (very natural)
The other 2 versions I haven't seen it...so can't say anything about them.....
I am very sorry that Dilip Kumar is being compared with Hollywood Actors. It is just like that you compare Biryani with Hot Dog !
Hollywood's actors are very different, their mannerism, their atitude, their style as well as their culture are very different with ours. What Dilip kumar has done in Devdas, no any actor of Hollywood can do. I bet.
Dont see Devdas as a Rona Dhona film. See it to see the best direction, best acting, best storyline, best beauty, best music. Dilip Kumar is just great in this film. If you want to laugh to see Devdas, please see Sahgal's Devdas. LOL.
I have seen most of Dilip Kumar's movies, most of Amitabh's movies & quite a few of SRK's movies. I have not seen any of the versions of Devdas, as I could'nt make myself watch a drunken tragedy. But given a choice, I would watch a Dilip movie any day, any time. He is a class by himself, acting personified.
You must see KLS one too! Now that would be something with 3 versions to judge!
N *smile*
A classic scene in the Bimal Roy version shows Chandramukhi (Vyjayantimala) going in search of Devdas (Dilip Kumar) and the palki carrying Paro (Suchitra Sen) going past her in the opposite direction. That the closest they came to meeting!
But that would not leave scope for "Dola Re Dola".
Never seen the Dilip Kumar one so would want to see that.
SLB's Devdas was absolutely off the mark from the novel. You cant call it as a making of the novel on the celluloid.. it could be only termed as an adaptation. The story has been changed a lot. Due to the photography and ostentatious sets.. the movie attracted the eye!
The earlier one with Dilip Kumar and others, well cant comment as I havent seen it! The same goes for the earlier version !!
I guess one should not compare the book to the movie at any time!
The same is true for Parineeta - 3 to 4 versions of the movie have been made!
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Ok forget the Question " Which version would you rather see again? " ... just in acting who do u
Think could express the "Devdas" Character in a realistic way ? U may not like the Story , Songs ..
But think "Devdas" is a "hypothetical Character" then when it comes to acting who do u think could
Ever did a brilliant performance ? From 1928 to 2002 ? ... don't look at any other shining thing
i luved King Khan's acting............but dying to see delip kumar's.........caoz my classamte who's from pakistan told me that the old one is way better than this..............i do like this new one.........but haven't watched old one yet..........i wun go too far with 20s.........but i heard delip's is awesome
IMHO, Big B( in his younger years:-) was suited for Devdas role vs Shah Rukh Khan! I would have picked Rekha and Rakhee to be his "girl Friends":-) Wat a lucky guy.....I would love to have this problem I love Saigal Saab too....he was class by himself - even though he can't act
I've seen both - The Dilip Kumar one and the new one. Although I like Dilip Kumar, I must say the old is sooo slow its such a drag that it becomes almost unwatchable. You'd better see paint dry. The new one atleast moves fast and there is something happening all the time
but then thats my opinion
I have seen Dilip sahab, devdas , but I do not want to see any
Keshav
Incidentally, the four versions of Devdas also represent the changing trends in the direction, music, and acting in Hindi film history. Sanjay Bhansali's Devdas is in keeping with the life in fast lanes of 21st century even for a Devdas. I did like K. L. Saigal and Jamuna's version with its cute innocence. The Bimal Roy version offered us the Devdas as he should have been offered. On every count, music, direction, and performances, it turned out to be perfect. Possibly, in the b/w set up it seems more appealing. Colour might have marred its pathos.
Agasti
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