Swades
"We, the people."
Originally released in 2004. Swades is a drama/music film. directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. With a runtime of 3h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, and Kishori Ballal
Synopsis
A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
3h 15m
195 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (360 votes)
Budget
$2.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.8M
1.7x return
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shah Rukh Khan
as Mohan Bhargav
Gayatri Joshi
as Gita
Kishori Ballal
as Kaveri Amma
Smith Seth
as Chiku
Lekh Tandon
as Dadaji
Rajesh Vivek
as Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav
Daya Shankar Pandey
as Mela Ram
Farrukh Jaffar
as Fatima Bi
Vishnudutt Gaur
as Vishnu Dutt (Panchayat member)
Raja Awasthi
as Panch Gungadin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
- Budget
- $2,900,000
- Revenue
- $4,800,000
Production Companies
- Ashutosh Gowariker Productions
- UTV Motion Pictures
- Dillywood
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swades about?
A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.
Who directed Swades?
Swades was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
How long is Swades?
Swades has a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes (195 minutes total).
When was Swades released?
Swades was released on December 17, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swades?
The main cast of Swades includes Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal, Smith Seth, Lekh Tandon.
Is Swades worth watching?
Swades has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 360 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.