Devdas (2002) solidified her status as a cinematic muse. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, introducing her dramatic prowess and ethereal screen presence to international critics.
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The turn of the millennium marked Rai's transition from a media sensation to a critical darling. Her collaboration with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali re-engineered her image in popular media. The Bhansali Era Devdas (2002) solidified her status as a cinematic muse