Devdas

Devdas is the most magnificent orgy for all the senses. It’s a classic love story told in a vibrant collection of warm colors, almost catching up to my untouchable deity, de Laclos' Valmont. With superb sweeping visuals, breathtaking camera rides, and genuine passion, I have adopted Silsila ye chaahat ka na maine bujhne diya as my favorite mantra. It is with joy and open arms that I marvel at the then-still-developing talent of Aishwarya Rai, for whom Devdas was truly a breakthrough film. The on-screen projection also made me fall in love with Madhuri Dixit, which I had long denied myself, and I also suffer along with Shah Rukh Khan. In order to absolutely experience the perfection of Dola Re Dola, it is worth experiencing all the other versions from the past and present because only after being in tune with the moon can the true meaning be discovered. (01/04/2009)

Classically Indian grandiose, although in reality, it's actually a dramatic romance. It's also very sprawling because the film is three hours long. The casting is superb, the choreography is captivating, and moreover, it's visually beautifully kitschy. All of this somehow led to the movie being good, but ultimately not exceptional. (02/11/2016)