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July 08, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades was released in 2004. After the re-release of Lakshya and Rockstar, fans are waiting for its re-release.
Ronnie Screwvala has recently confirmed the re-release of Shah Rukh Khan’s Swades – We The People (2004). After the recent release of Ranbir Kapoor starrer Rockstar (2011) and Hrithik Roshan’s Lakshya (2004), the producer was asked about his thoughts on showcasing the Ashutosh Gowariker-directed film for the current generation. In an interview with India Today, the RSVP Movies founder said that Swades was “ahead of its time” and deserves a “second time”. (Also Read: Did you know Swades was inspired by a 90s show with Ashutosh Gowariker in Shah Rukh Khan’s role? Watch here)
Ronnie Screwvala calls Swades “ahead of its time”
The entrepreneur-producer said, “It can definitely be released again. I keep telling everyone that it was a film ahead of its time. So, it should be released a second time.” Calling Swades an “evergreen story” that “inspired a lot of people”, he added, “We started our foundation, and after the film, we renamed it Swades Foundation. Shah Rukh Khan is a NASA scientist, and he comes back to rural India and wants to light bulbs, quite literally. Today, the younger generation connects with it. You may go abroad to study, but eventually, you want to come back to your country. This film represents the spirit and mood of the country, and is therefore very relevant.”
About Swades
Swades is the story of Mohan Bhargav, a NASA scientist of Indian origin, who returns to his village to meet his maternal grandmother Kaveri Amma, who took care of him during his childhood. Mohan’s realization about India’s socio-economic problems inspires him to return to his roots and stay in India. The concept of setting up a micro hydroelectric project to generate electricity in the village was inspired by the 2003 Kannada film Chigurida Kanasu. Swades also featured Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal, Rajesh Vivek, Daya Shankar Pandey, Lekh Tandon and others in important roles. Mahesh Aney won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography in Swades. Udit Narayan won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Yeh Tara Woh Tara.
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