Daas Dev(2018)

Storyline

A Thriller, Drama film released in 2018. Dev who takes control of his own life gets addicted to drugs and alcohol and eventually becomes hungry for power.... The narrative explores complex themes and character development, delivering meaningful entertainment.

“A man's hunger for power consumes his soul.”

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Cast & Crew

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Aditi Rao HydariActor

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Rahul BhatActor

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Richa ChaddaActor

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Anurag KashyapActor

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Saurabh ShuklaActor

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Shamir TandonMusic Composer

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Sudhir MishraDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Daas Dev

Cast reunions in this film: Saurabh Shukla & Sudhir Mishra (5 films together), Anurag Kashyap & Rahul Bhat (3 films together), and Anurag Kashyap & Richa Chadda (2 films together).

Saurabh ShuklaActor

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Sudhir MishraDirector

Saurabh Shukla × Sudhir Mishra — 5 films together →

Anurag KashyapActor

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Rahul BhatActor

Anurag Kashyap × Rahul Bhat — 3 films together →

Anurag KashyapActor

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Richa ChaddaActor

Anurag Kashyap × Richa Chadda — 2 films together →

Trivia

• The film is a modern adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic novel 'Devdas', set against a political backdrop.
• It was originally titled 'Devdas' but was renamed 'Daas Dev' to reflect its political twist on the original story.
• The movie's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which faced some controversy upon release.
• Director Sudhir Mishra described the film as a 'political thriller' rather than just a romantic drama like earlier adaptations.
• The film had a limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office, despite its star cast.
• It features actor Rahul Bhat in the lead role, marking his return to Hindi cinema after a long gap.
• The screenplay blends elements of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' with the 'Devdas' storyline for its political intrigue.