Dev D: Should not flatter to deceive

Dev D, a movie that stars Abhay Deol, is a romantic drama directed by Anurag Kashyap, who is known across the world for ‘Black Friday’. The producer of the movie is Ronnie Screwvala. It is going to be released under the banner of UTV Spot Boy and the movie from the drama genre is set to be released on February 6, 2009.

Dev D essays the journey of a contemporary Dev Das, (remember the famous Sarat Chandra Novel), played by Abhay Deol, who hits drugs and depression. Dev gets further into the abyss of narcotics and alcohol after losing out on her Paro (Kalki Koechlin). This should not be confused with some village damsel. Her Paro is a stunner. Next, he partially gets revived from an escort by profession reminding of Chandramukhi, played by Mahi Gill. The story is a study into the multifaceted psyche of a human being.

Dev D is Anurag Kashyap’ desperate attempt to hog the limelight again, especially after his pseudo-arty venture called No Smoking bombed at the box office. It has Abhay Deol in the lead and is being considered a continuation of his good work of late similar to the ones in ‘Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local’ and ‘Oye Lucky Oye’. Shilpa Rao, Toshi, Joi Barua and Supriya give vocal rendition for Amit Trivedi’s fabulous music.

Dev D should do good business as and when it comes because Ghazni and Rab Ne…would by then be faded owing to a lingered presence.

We would be waiting to see how Anurag’s walk down the intriguing lanes of psyche be recieved. We would also love to travel with him and hope he does not lose the plot on the quest of being too classy. Here is hoping that Dev D does not flatter to deceive.

Casts:
Abhay Deol,  Dev
Kalki Koechlin, Chanda
Mahie Gill,  Paro
Parakh Madan,
Dibyendu Bhattacharya

Producer:
Ronnie Screwvala

Director:
Anurag Kashyap

Singers: Labh Jajua,  Bony Chakravarthy,
Amit Trivedi,  Aditi Singh Sharma,  Toshi,  Shruti Pathak,  Shilpa Rao,

Music Director:
Amit Trivedi

Tracks:

Aankh Micholi
Dev Chanda Themes 2
Dhol Yaara Dhol
Dil Mein Jaagi
Duniya
Ek Hulchul Si
Emosanal Attyachar
Attyachar – Rock Version
Hikknaal
Dev Chanda Themes 1
Mahi Mennu
Mahi Mennu – Sad Version
Nayan Tarse
Payaaliya
Pardesi
Ranjhana
Saali Khushi
Yehi Meri Zindagi