An American woman named Katie Cole has taken social media by storm with her fiery and humorous review of Devdas, the iconic Bollywood film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. In her now-viral Instagram reel, Katie passionately calls for “justice” for Chandramukhi, the courtesan played by Madhuri Dixit, arguing that the character “deserved better.” Her over-the-top critique of the film, complete with dramatic flair, has garnered thousands of views.
Katie’s review sheds light on her feelings about the tragic and underappreciated character of Chandramukhi, who, despite being beautiful, talented, and a successful businesswoman, waits hopelessly for the emotionally unavailable Devdas (played by Shah Rukh Khan). “She is everything… and then waiting around for this guy?” Katie rants in the video, demanding that Chandramukhi receive a better fate. The viral post quickly gained traction, with many netizens supporting her and calling her analysis “facts.”
Katie also took aim at Devdas’ character, criticizing him for his obsession with his ex-girlfriend Paro, even though he sabotaged their relationship in the first place. Her humorously exaggerated take on the film has made her a hit with Indian audiences, who have echoed her sentiments in the comments.
Many social media users have joined the chorus for “justice for Chandramukhi,” with some suggesting Katie watch Anurag Kashyap’s Dev D, a modern retelling of the classic, where both Paro and Chandramukhi stand up for themselves and tell Dev to “f*** off.”
The post has reignited a broader conversation about Devdas‘ portrayal of toxic romance, with viewers reflecting on the film’s emotional manipulation and gender dynamics, while also appreciating Katie’s spirited defense of Chandramukhi.
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