20 years of Devdas: 20 stunning stills from the Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit film

Devdas, an epic romance drama is a classic in its own right. The Bollywood film arrived in cinemas on July 12, 2002. Featuring a star-studded cast including Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Paro and Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi, the film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali opened to critical acclaim and rave audience reception. The script was adapted from Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s popular novel which had seen many on-screen iterations over the years but the 2002 film is perhaps the most grandiose. With its sprawling portrayal of romance, love and grief, Bhansali’s version presented a grand spectacle, to say the least. And it was an absolute triumph.

20 years later, Devdas seems to have aged like fine wine. The film’s narrative, visuals, larger-than-life set pieces and, of course, the songs are an unforgettable part of pop culture. As Devdas completes 20 years, we’re looking back at some stunning scenes from the film.

From the dance sequences to the heartbreaking emotional scenes, here are 20 breathtaking stills from Devdas: