All said, even an Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan could not reproduce the magic of the original 'Devdas.'
'Agnivarsha' is not a costume drama like Shashi Kapoor's 'Utsav' or Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas.' This one has no elaborate jewellery and clothes. It is sparse and stark.
The movie 'Devdas' is extremely close to my heart. It is one of my favourite movies. and the name Dev, too, is something I like a lot.
There was one mistake in 'Devdas,' but I won't ever tell anyone what it was.
Many people ask me why I chose to remake 'Devdas.' I wanted to make a film that celebrated grandeur and grace.
Of course, an Oscar nomination would have added considerably to the film's business abroad. But it has already made nearly Rs 150 crore. It has done stupendous business overseas. We did a business of Rs 80 crore when we took 'Devdas' to Cannes.
I am distressed when I see news channels saying 'Devdas' has let down the country by not getting an Oscar nomination.
It is not a lead part, but you could definitely say that 'Devdas' wouldn't move forward if it wasn't for me.
Shah Rukh made 'Devdas' for me, and I made it for him. He's special to me, and I think I am special for him. We are and will always be good friends.
In terms of finding that first international recognition of my work, coming back to Cannes is such a milestone in my life because it began actually with 'Devdas'.
I gave everything I had to give to 'Devdas.' I knew I would never make a better love story because there is none.
