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21 Years Of Devdas: 5 Unknown Facts You Didn't Know About It

Aman Kumar

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Devdas: The OG Story

Devdas was made on a novel written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1901. It is said to be inspired from his real life experience.

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Films On Devdas

According to Wikipedia, 'It is the most filmed non-epic story in India'. Devdas has been adapted in more than 20 films across 8 languages, including 2 contemporary versions.

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Devdas - 2002

Sanjay Leela Bhansali adapted Devdas into a film with Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles.

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The Reception

Though Devdas got a mixed reaction from critics, it turned out to be a huge hit for SRK and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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Here Are Some Lesser-Known Trivia About Devdas

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Salman Khan In Devdas

It was actually Salman Khan, who plucks out the thorn in the scene where  Paro's feet get pricked. He was on the sets that day and did a secret cameo that not many people are aware of.

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The Drunk SRK

According to some reports, SRK actually gulped down a few sips of alcohol before some 'drunk' scenes in Devdas.

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The Angry Salman

As Bhansali was getting trolled for Padmaavat, Salman Khan jokingly said, "I gave him two hits-Khamoshi and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and he took Shah Rukh in the next one (Devdas)".

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The Scale

We all know about the 30 Kg Ghagras that Aishwarya and Madhuri wore in Dola Re Dola, but according to a TOI report, 'Around 700 lightmen and 42 generators were being used in the song, whereas in normal circumstances, 2-3 generators would have been enough'.

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