Devdas (2018 play)
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| Directed by | Saif Hyder Hasan |
| Produced by | Ashvin Gidwani, AGP World |
| Written by | Saif Hyder Hasan Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Based on | Devdas |
Release date | November 16, 2018 |
Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
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Devdas is a 2018 theatrical production by Ashvin Gidwani Productions and is based on the 1917 novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay named Devdas. The play has been directed by Saif Hyder Hasan[1] who was the director of the 2017 Indian Bollywood film Rahenge Sadaa Gardish Mein Taare.
Plot summary
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The story of Devdas begins in the 1900s when Kaushalya hears that her younger son, Devdas, is about to return from England after ten years. She is ecstatic and invites her neighbor, Sumitra, to welcome Devdas. Sumitra's daughter, Parvati ("Paro"), and Devdas have shared a deep bond since childhood. So much so that when Devdas decided to go to England, Paro lit an oil lamp and kept it burning until his return.
When Devdas returns, his friendship with Paro blossoms into love, and everyone anticipates their marriage. Devdas' sister-in-law, Kumud, reminds Devdas' mother of Paro's lower caste and deems her unsuitable for their family. Kaushalya, Devdas' mother, rejects Sumitra's marriage requests and publicly humiliates her. Devastated, Sumitra arranges Paro's marriage to a wealthier man: Thakur Bhuvan Chaudhry, a widowed aristocrat with three children.
Consumed by anguish, Devdas leaves his parents' home and seeks refuge at a brothel. There, he meets the kind courtesan Chandramukhi, who falls in love with him. Realizing his mistake in abandoning Paro, he returns to her during her wedding, pleading for her to elope. Paro refuses, reminding him of his earlier abandonment. Devdas promises Paro that he will see her again before he dies. Heartbroken, Devdas turns to drink and seeks solace in alcohol. He remains with Chandramukhi at the brothel.
On his deathbed, Devdas' father requests to see him. Devdas arrives late and drunk, creating a disturbance before passing out. Meanwhile, Paro learns that her husband is still grieving his deceased first wife. She continues her marital duties.
Meanwhile, Devdas's health deteriorates to the point where even one drink will kill him. He returns home and discovers that a major theft is about to be committed by Kumud. Kumud manipulates Devdas's mother, convincing her that Devdas has stolen the keys and is the thief. His mother believes her, banishing Devdas from the house.
Paro visits Chandramukhi's brothel to see Devdas. She quickly realizes Chandramukhi's deep love for Devdas. She urges Devdas to stop drinking, and he promises Paro that he will visit her doorstep one last time. Paro invites Chandramukhi to a Durga Puja celebration at her husband's home, keeping her profession a secret.
However, Chandramukhi's profession is revealed at the celebration, causing her public shame. During the event, Paro's relationship with Devdas is also exposed to the guests. Paro's husband forbids her from leaving their mansion and banishes Chandramukhi.
Learning of these events, Devdas resolves to leave Chandramukhi and travel the country. On a train, he encounters his old college friend Chunnibabu, who urges him to drink with him one last time. Devdas, knowing it will be fatal, takes the drink.
In the final moments of the play, Devdas arrives at Paro's mansion and collapses under a tree. Paro rushes out to save him, but her husband orders the gates closed. Devdas sees a fleeting image of Paro and slowly dies outside the gates. The lamp Paro lit flickers and goes out.
Cast
- Gaurav Chopra as Devdas
- Sunil Palwal as Devdas
- Sukhada Khandkeka as Paro
- Aanchal Chauhan as Paro
- Bhavna Pani as Chandramukhi
- Manjari Fadnis as Chandramukhi
- Smita Jaykar as Kaushalya
- Komal Chhabria as Kaushalya
- Joy Sengupta as Narayandas/Chunnilal
- Sanjeev Tyagi as Chunnilal/Narayandas
- Banwari Jhol as Dharamdas
- Adesh Bhardwaj as Daroga
- Yaman Chatwal as Dwijdas
Theatrical adaptation
This adaptation of Devdas has been directed by Saif Hyder Hasan and produced by AGP World.[2] The play will be performed from November 16, 2018 to November 25, 2018, at the Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai, India. This adaptation is unique in that it re-scripts the story from the perspective of Chandramukhi, a pivotal character who falls in love with Devdas but faces societal rejection due to her profession as a courtesan, and explores the experiences of Chandramukhi and Paro after Devdas' death. The theatrical production is set in 1900s Kolkata and evokes a sense of grandeur.[3] The play runs 150 minutes.
Production design for the play was done by Omung Kumar who has worked on Indian Bollywood films such as Mary Kom, Bhoomi, and Saawariya.
Choreography and music
The play's choreography is by Shampa Sonthalia and Bertwin Dsouza. Mediainfoline.com reports "The highlight of this production are the classic and contemporary fusion dance performances choreographed by Shampa Sonthalia (daughter of acclaimed Kathak maestro Padmashri Gopi Krishna) and Bertwin Ravi Dsouza"[4]
Original music for the theatrical performance was composed by Shail Hada, Shaan, Bhoomi Trivedi, Antara Mitra, Alka Yagnik, and Suresh Wadkar.
References
- ↑ "Devdas, a 100-year-old classic comes to stage - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ↑ "AGP World presents Devdas - a spectacular & breath-taking theatrical experience". Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ↑ "Devdas, a 100-year-old classic comes to stage - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- ↑ "AGP World presents Devdas - spectacular theatrical experience". Media Infoline. 2018-10-23. Retrieved 2018-10-29.
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