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Abhay Deol Recalls 'Dev.D' Intimate Scene's Unique Origin
23 Apr
Summary
- Actor Abhay Deol shared a creative moment with director Anurag Kashyap.
- The discussion led to an unconventional scene in the film 'Dev.D'.
- The film 'Dev.D' is a modern adaptation of a classic Bengali novel.
Actor Abhay Deol recently shared a creative anecdote from the making of the 2009 film "Dev.D," which is set for a re-release. He recalled an insightful exchange with director Anurag Kashyap that led to a uniquely unconventional scene.
This particular scene involves Deol's character, Dev, encountering Kalki Koechlin's character, Chanda, who is a sex worker by night and a student by day. Deol's recollection details a moment of creative brainstorming where he and Kashyap collaboratively developed the scene's intimate nature.
"Dev.D" is a contemporary adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novel. The film also features Mahie Gill and explores themes of addiction and trauma in its modern-day setting in Punjab and Delhi.
