Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30332 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-02-14
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: Hindi
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 210 minutes

Synopsis
Touching drama in which a NASA scientist returns to India intent on tracking down his childhood nanny.

Customer Reviews

Superb Performance - worth watching
This movie is very timely and articulates the inner turmoil within individuals away from 'home'. The story engages the viewer to answer some deeply buried issues about identity, about the self, about what is important in life. It also highlights the good & the bad aspects of the 'eastern way of living' as opposed to the western values. It is heartening to see great supporting performances that could've been overshadowed by the Shahrukh Khan's screen presence and trade mark performace. Gayatri Joshi brings a certain freshness that warms the spirit. All in all an extremely good movie by Ashutosh Gowarikar backed up by some great music by A. R. Rehman. If you like this movie, also consider Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, Sarfarosh, Baghbaan, Khakhee, Rang De Basanti, Virasat, Salaam Namaste, Hum Tum, Veer-Zara, Black, Ashoka and Ghulam. Hope that helps.

A great movie portrayl of India village life
'Swades: We the People' has been critically eclaimed to be just as good as 'Lagaan.'. It is certainly a nice movie of 2005 but not as good as blockbuster 'Lagaan.' The movie stars A-List Bollywood heart throb, ShahRukh Khan (great performance as always) and newcomer actress, Gayatri Joshi. ShahRukh Khan plays Mohan, a hardworking NASA scientist, living in the U.S. He is just at the peak of his career and has a very successful NASA project in the pipeline. Memories come back to him of his elderly guardian, KaveriAmma, who is a typical symbol of motherhood, who raised him as a child. Mohan is filled with guilt, as to how he left her in India in an elderly institute, just for him to come to the U.S. A great idea of realism is shown here as to how Mohan, influenced by modern, western ideas, left his guardian in a home. Thus, he flees to India in search of his aunt. After a long, adventurous journey, he stumbles upon KaveriAmma in a rundown, rural village, who is being cared for by Geeta (Gayatri Joshi), a reserved female schoolteacher of the village, and her child brother (Chikoo). Gayatri has a very simple role, which she portrays elegantly, and she shows herself to be a very sophisticated actress. A mature film such as this really suits her. Mohan becomes taken by the village, experiencing his roots and highlighting the problems the village and its people are facing. He uses his intelligence, scientific aptitude, Western ideas, empathy and love of people to improve the village. He is later torn between two decisions at the crossroads: whether to return to the U.S, where he has lived for several years and has a very successful job or whether to reside in India with his loving aunt and his new friends of the village. Which one will he choose? Watch the film to find out! The film is a very social and moving one about people and relations, which realistically deals with problems Indian society faces:- the oppressive caste system, child labour, and other overly religious bindings, which keep a country from moving forward. The movie also highlights how Indians who are living in the Western world should not forget their heritage, traditions and values, i.e, how Mohan did. Overall, this is a nice movie, with a simple plot; at times the film does become tiresome and dull, lacking appeal and interest but it does require patience. Locations and scenery bring the movie to life and the song sequences are very good, with "Yeh Tara Woh Tara" being one of the best. Buy this movie now to experience this great, meaningful, moving motion picture!

A FANTASTIC FILM!!!
This is an excellent film!
Even if your not a bollywood fan, you should enjoy this movie about self discovery.
Swades takes you on a journey, from NASA to rural India. Its the story of one man ,and his quest to find his place in the word.
It has some loverly songs, dances and sub plots. The film looks great and all the performances are very well done. Not your tipical bollywood, but a realy excellent stand alone experence.
Everyone should see this film at least once.