Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2002 film Devdas remains one of the most loved and popular films in Bollywood. The grand sets, popular star cast, and impressive storytelling of the film created high standards in Hindi cinema.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently addressed Shah Rukh Khan's comments regarding his portrayal of the character Devdas in the film. In a discussion with The Hollywood Reporter India, Bhansali defended his vision of Devdas,

Shah Rukh Khan has often talked about his views on playing Devdas, the self-destructive romantic in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film.

Complex characters in Bollywood have been a reason for debate among filmmakers and actors, and one such character is Devdas. Sanjay Leela Bhansali made the film Devdas based on the 1917 novel of the same name.