The modern-day take of Devdas saw the metamorphosis of its arrogant, depressed titular hero into an do-gooder albeit unlucky underdog. The basic premise of Prakash Mehra's bombastic love quadrangle, however, remains the same -- unrequited love.

Bachchan's arresting appeal competed with Vinod Khanna's chiseled good looks for Raakhee's undivided attention, even as Rekha sang paeans of love in her glittering kotha.

Eventually who got the girl didn't make much difference for it was Sikander's tragic glory that got all the sympathy votes and housefull boards.

Bol AB Bol: Govardhan seth, samundar mein tairne waale kuoon aur taalabon mein dubki nahin lagaya karte hain.

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