After completing 10 years of study, Devdas returns to his hometown where his family prepares to welcome him, but their happiness changes when Devdas prefers to visit his childhood sweetheart, Parvati alias Paro, before paying respect to his mother. Devdas is a 2002 Indian romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Devdas . Find out how and where to watch " Devdas " online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar today – including 4K and free options. A film adaptation of the classic novel by Sharatchandra Chattopadhyaya, Devdas (2002) tells the tragic love story of Devdas , Paro, and Chandramukhi. The film explores the themes of love, loss, and societal constraints in early 20th century India.