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Swades
Swades - We the people (2004) is an Indian movie directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Gayatri Joshi.
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Plot
A NASA project manager, Mohan Bhargava (played by Shah Rukh Khan) misses his home nation, India. He comes home to find his foster mother and take her back to the US. In his quest, he meets a childhood friend (played by Gayatri Joshi), and cannot help but fall in love with her.
The movie contrasts the high-tech world of NASA and the colorful world of developing India, while at the same time exploring the nature of 'home'. Mohan sees the best of India, as well as the worst: the poverty, the prevailing caste system and lack of education. The course of his life changes when he decides to chip in and do whatever he can for his nation.
What audiences and critics thought of Swades
Swades opened in India and abroad to mixed reviews; N.R.I.s liked the movie more than those still residing in India.
- The IndiaFM.com reviewer says that Swades is disappointing, and that the plot stagnates after the first 30 minutes.
- However, the reviewer for Planetbollywood.com calls it an inspirational and educational film, one that needed to be made.
See also
Other movies from this director:
- Lagaan - Once upon a time in India.
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