Shahrukh as Deva in Devdas. Review on Devdas - New

The tragic love story of Devdas and Paro,

Devdas(Shah Rukh Khan) and Parvati(Aishwarya Rai) have shared a special bond since childhood. Devdas is sent away to England to further his studies. Parvati(or Paro) waits for him and lights a diya signifying her undying love for Devdas. When he finally returns Paro´s world lights up again. Their love is fully supported by Paro´s mother Sumitra(Kiron Kher) who is full of life and joy. However thanks to a meddling sister-in-law (Ananya), the love story takes an unfortunate turn after Devdas´ mother Kaushalya(Smita Jaykar) insults Sumitra and refuses to accept Paro as her daughter-in-law. The hurt Sumitra arranges Paro´s wedding to Zamindar Bhuvan(Vijayendra Ghatge), a rich widower. Hurt by the turn of events Devdas turns to his college friend Chunni Babu(Jackie Shroff) who opens Devdas´ eyes to the world of alcohol and prostitutes. Enter Chandramukhi(Madhuri Dixit) a popular tawaif, who falls in love with the righteous Devdas. Sadly even her love cannot save the doomed Devdas who quickly becomes an alcoholic. The pain of his lost love can only be numbed by alcohol and it is that alcohol which ultimately consumes Devdas´ life.

Shah Rukh Khan is Devdas,  has put into his performance. Aishwarya Rai gives her best performance to date. Madhuri Dixit at her best as usual.Jackie does not impress me much as Chunni Babu.

The Moments I like:

When Devdas teases Paro about not missing her during his stay in London.

A drunk Devdas comes to pay respects at his father's funeral. The sarcasm in his eyes cannot be missed as he indifferently consoles his mother.

When Paro's marriage procession is at her doorstep and Devdas asks her to elope with him. The entire scene and the song(Hamesha tumko chaha) followed thereafter is truly heartbreaking.

When Devdas sardonically tell his mother, "Gaonwalon ne kaha gaon chhod do, Bauji ne kaha Paro chhod do, Paro ne kaha sharab chhod do, Ma ne kaha ghar chhod do. Ek din woh kahega *pointing heavenwards duniya chhod do*" .

Devdas is breathing his last, yet there is a flickering hope for a miracle as a hysterical Paro rushes to meet her Deva(Devdas).

Hamesha Tumko Chaha bought tears to my eyes and I love this song………….