If you want to truly understand why Swades is called a "cult classic" and why the final scene makes grown adults cry, do not watch it without English subtitles. They are the key to unlocking the heart of this extraordinary film.
Swades: We, the People (2004) is widely considered one of Shah Rukh Khan’s finest performances and a masterpiece by director Ashutosh Gowariker. Unlike typical Bollywood blockbusters, Swades is a gentle, soulful journey of a NASA scientist, Mohan Bhargava, who returns to his rural Indian village and rediscovers his roots. swades english subtitles