D 2009 | Dev

presents its protagonist, Dev (Abhay Deol), as an entitled, impulsive, and often unlikable figure whose suffering is entirely self-inflicted. The Conflict

The film was a critical success and a moderate commercial hit, earning approximately ₹21.5 crore domestically. It has since attained cult status, praised for its bold departure from traditional Bollywood conventions and its "badass" experimental spirit.

Here’s a short for Dev.D (2009), Anurag Kashyap’s cult classic.

One of the masterstrokes of was its casting. There are no "stars" in the traditional sense. Instead, there are actors who look like real, flawed humans.