Dev.D (2009): A Review – The Hangover of a Generation
Suggested further reading/viewing (concise)
No discussion of Dev D (2009) is complete without bowing down to its soundtrack, composed by Amit Trivedi with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Before this album, Trivedi was a relative unknown. After it, he became the poster child of the "Indie-pop meets Bollywood" revolution.
Anurag Kashyap's Dev.D (2009) is a gritty, psychedelic reimagining of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic novel
Impact and Legacy
Released in 2009, "Dev D" was a critically acclaimed Indian film that sent shockwaves throughout the country's cinematic landscape. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the movie was a bold and unapologetic exploration of love, relationships, and the darker side of human nature. Starring Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, and Mahira Sharma, "Dev D" was a cinematic masterpiece that polarised audiences and critics alike, but ultimately left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
The film won several awards, including:
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