Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay`s novel about an impassioned, tragic lover has inspired many adaptations in Hindi Cinema. In 2002, Sanjay Leela Bhansali poured his idea of romance and ravish and attempted to tell the story once again that was already narrated by Bimal Roy and Dilip Kumar in 1955. Kumar`s fervid approach to his ferocious characters made him one of India`s finest names in history. He was named as the ‘Tragedy King` of Hindi Cinema.

‘Devdas` was one of his most famous tragic roles, narrating the heartbreaking tale of sweep and separation. 47 years later, Bhansali made another adaption by the same name. But which actor could`ve had the audacity to step into the giant shoes of the towering aura of Dilip Kumar? Shah Rukh Khan may have said, "I`ll take that risk." The star has always claimed to have been inspired by Kumar, and his naïveté and rawness in his initial years displayed shades of the legend. Despite the polarising reactions, Khan was a suitable choice to reignite the palpable emotions of this romance.