Swades: We, the People
Swades: We, the People is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, and Kishori Ballal. The film tells the story of Mohan Bhargava, a successful NASA scientist who returns to his native India in search of his childhood nanny, Kaveriamma. While there, he rediscovers his roots and becomes involved in a project to bring electricity to a remote village.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over 1.6 billion INR worldwide. It was praised for its performances, direction, music, and message. Swades was nominated for numerous awards, including Filmfare Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Film, IIFA Award for Best Film, IIFA Award for Best Actor, and Zee Cine Award for Best Film.
The film's message of social responsibility and the importance of community resonated with audiences worldwide. Swades: We, the People is considered to be one of the greatest Indian films of all time.
- Release date: December 17, 2014
- Produced by: Ashutosh Gowariker Productions, Dillywood, UTV Motion Pictures
- Genres: Drama, Musical
- Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
- Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal, Smith Seth
- IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
- Watch here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/swades-we-the-people
