I watched this movie and was extremely touched by it, I wish Indian cinema would acknowledge that more movies like this are required in order for audiences to reflect upon in their daily lives with a positive attitude from which so much is to be learned from. Well done to Ashutosh Gowariker, who doesn't complicate the plots with anything unnecessary and also sticking to a wide variety of emotions and stories unlike the usual love stories which are differentiated however very few film makers can be dependant upon unique scripts and for some reason can't make a movie without adding that bit of romance in, yeah love is cool but life is full of many more wondrous things to learn from, Mr Ashutosh keeps his movies straightforward and simple, Swades is a must see movie, exceptionally stimulating if the moral message is understood correctly. I hope he continues to make these kind of movies and sod the people who think they're boring, just shows how set some people can be in their ways.