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Swades(2004)

7.8/10
Hindi195 mins

Swades (2004) is a 195-minute Hindi film directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar. Starring Smit Sheth, Lekh Tandon and Ashutosh Gowariker. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Swades stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2004.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
1 January 2004
Director
Ashutosh Gowarikar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h 15m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A successful Indian scientist living in America goes back to his home village. He plans to bring his childhood nanny to live with him abroad. While there, he reconnects with his community and rediscovers his own heritage.

A journey home to find where he truly belongs.

Film Details

7.8Rating
195Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSwades: We, the People

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • Shah Rukh Khan took no payment for acting in the film, instead investing his own money as a producer.
  • The village scenes were shot in a real village called Wai in Maharashtra, not on a set.
  • The song 'Yeh Tara Woh Tara' was partly inspired by a famous Hindi poem for children called 'Taaron Ka Raaja'.
  • Director Ashutosh Gowariker also played a small role as a train passenger in one scene.
  • The film was not a big box office hit when released but later became a beloved classic.
  • NASA scientist Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat, a real Indian rocket expert, was a consultant for Shah Rukh Khan's role.
  • The film's title 'Swades' means 'one's own country' in Hindi.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Swades

Original Music Composer-Actor5 films
Original Music Composer-Director3 films

Frequently Asked Questions