The Devil Wears Prada, both the film and the book it is adapted from, is categorised under “chick-lit” — “workplace comedy”, to be precise. But if you have watched the film, you know: It is fun, it is funny, but it means serious business.

Even if most fans may not remember the first time they watched it — it released 20 years ago — they have certainly watched it several times since, and it is now part of their comfort watch list. And, for good reason. The film touched on a lot of themes that warm the heart — starry-eyed aspiration, friendship, empathy and the cost of it — which it returns to in parts in its day-old sequel. But in between its gooey folds, the film tucked in bits that have defined an entire generation’s way of looking at fashion, work culture and success. That’s the thing about great films, they permeate your consciousness without the hue and cry.

The Devil Wears Prada achieved its cult status by being an eye-opener of sorts for so many of us who........

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