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Did Devika Rani elope?
Najm-ul-Hassan was also Devika's co-star in the studio's next venture, Jeevan Naiya. During the shooting schedule of Jeevan Naiya, Devika eloped with Hassan.
When did Devika Rani's elopement occur?
Jeevan Naiya is a 1936 Hindi film directed by Franz Osten, and produced by Himanshu Rai for his studio Bombay Talkies.
What movie were Najm-ul-Hassan and Devika Rani working on together?
Najm-ul-Hassan was also Devika's co-star in the studio's next venture, Jeevan Naiya.
Why did Najm-ul-Hassan and Devika Rani have to elope?
In her heart of hearts, Devika Rani knew that she could not secure a divorce or marry Hassan under any circumstances
So one of Najm-ul-Hassan and Devika Rani was already married?
Devika negotiated with her husband Himanshu through the auspices of Sashadhar Mukherjee
What was the negotiation between Devika Rani and her husband Himanshu?
Devika sought the separation of her finances from those of her husband as a condition for her return.
What was Devika Rani's family's reaction?
Things would never be the same between Himanshu and Devika again, and it is said that thenceforth, their relationship was largely confined to work and little or no intimacy.

Question: What was the public's reaction?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the public's reaction Najm-ul-Hassan and Devika Rani elopement?