Cast: Abhay Deol, Kalki Koechlin, Mahi Gill, Parakh Madan, Dibyendu Bhattacharya and others
Director:Anurag Kashyap
Producer:Ronnie Screwvala
Music:Amit Trivedi
Date of Released:6th February, 2009
'Dev D' is a modern adaptation of classic Devdas. Anurag Kashyap has stuffed the narrative with drugs, sexual innuendoes and misuse of internet and cell phones (mms, mailing of nude photos, phone sex). If Devdas drinks to glory for the loss of Paro, 'Dev D' meanders aimlessly among sex, coke and vodka.
Story:
Dev (Abhay Deol) and Paro (Mahi Gill) are childhood friends. Dev is sent to London and returns after a long gap. Their love is intact. They have a quarrel and Paro is married to another guy. Being a rich and a spoilt brat, a depressed Dev resorts to excessive booze and cocaine. Chanda (Kalki Koechlin) is daughter of a high commissioner in Delhi. Her sex MMS is leaked during school days and it leads to the suicide of her father. She comes out of her house and joins an escorts place where she goes to the school in the morning and works as a sex worker during nights. Dev and Paro find solace in each others miserable past. Whom Dev chooses finally - his love Paro or Chanda? forms the crux of the story.
Music:
Music by Amit Trivedi is the biggest asset of the film. Cinematography is superb. Lyrics of the songs are exceptionally good. Emosanal Attyachaar and Duniya are the pick of the lot.
Performance:
Hat's off to Abhay Deol for his superb performance. He did exceptionally well. Mahi Gill was perfect as modern Paro. Kalki Koechlin brings oomph with her performance. All other supporting cast did good.
Verdict:
To Sum up, 'Dev-D' is a very bold movie, not suitable to watch with kids. This is an R-Rated movie. 'Dev D' can be rated as an above average. |  |
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