Tag Archives: 1936

The costumes of Devdas (1936)

Posted on 20/03/2016 by Anu M

Devdas may well be summarised by these three screen captures:) Saratchandra was 17 when he wrote Devdas, it is likely the author himself thought the novel an immature work in later age.  Despite it being a “youth novel” and  despite the … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on 23/08/2013 by Anu M

Notes from Singapore 15 August 1936 and Olympic Gold. Jewellery for a Pretty Girl Lipstick Ladies and my favourite: the waist brooch for a sari.  

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