Even after 22 years since its release, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Devdas’ remains a topic of fascination among fans. Recently, a photo resurfaced on Reddit from the film’s Mumbai premiere in 2002, showcasing the radiant Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit, eliciting admiration from admirers.
Check out the photo here:
In the delightful photo, Aishwarya and Madhuri don elegant sarees, beaming radiantly at the premiere.Aishwarya shines in a blush pink saree, contrasting with Madhuri’s silver-black ensemble. The image, slightly retouched for clarity, captures their timeless beauty and joyous presence.
As soon as the photo started doing the rounds on social media, fans expressed awe at the beauty of Aishwarya and Madhuri. A comment on Reddit exclaimed, “This is where Bollywood peaked.” Another remarked, “Aww, Madhuri’s smile melted me.” Praising their beauty, a user wrote, “Gorgeous women both of them! Madhuri has always been the most classic Indian beauty I’ve ever seen.” Another comment marveled at Madhuri’s smile, suggesting it should be “scientifically studied.”
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The premiere also saw the presence of the film’s lead star, Shah Rukh Khan. Among the esteemed guests were Rekha, Madhuri’s husband Dr Sriram Nene, and the renowned painter MF Hussain.
The movie also boasted a grand premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, graced by Aishwarya, Shah Rukh, and Bhansali. Aishwarya’s iconic yellow saree ensemble from the event has since become legendary in Bollywood, regarded as one of her most stunning appearances to date.
