Devdas: The 7-Day Song, Grand Sets, and Behind-the-Scenes Drama of a Blockbuster Hit
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News18•09-01-2026, 21:13
Devdas: The 7-Day Song, Grand Sets, and Behind-the-Scenes Drama of a Blockbuster Hit
- •Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2002 film 'Devdas', based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, was a massive hit and the most expensive film of its time, made on a budget of approximately 50 crore.
- •The iconic song 'Dola Re Dola' was written in a week, featuring Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai, with Aishwarya enduring bleeding ears due to heavy earrings during its filming.
- •Shreya Ghoshal made her Bollywood debut with 'Devdas', singing 'Bairi Piya' and winning both a Filmfare and National Award for it, with her recording finalized in a single take.
- •The film's grandeur included a 30 kg dress for Madhuri Dixit in 'Kahe Chhede Mohe' and Shah Rukh Khan consuming real alcohol for drunk scenes.
- •Despite its box office success and 62 awards, 'Devdas' led to the breakdown of relationships between Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Vivek Oberoi, and even director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and music composer Ismail Darbar.
Why It Matters: Devdas was a grand cinematic achievement, a box office hit, and a critical success, but also a catalyst for personal conflicts.
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