Ashutosh Gowariker's Cult-Classic 'Swades' is an Original, Priceless Film, that remains to be among the Finest Films of 2004. A Fantastic Human-Story, along-with an Outstanding Performance by Shahrukh!

'Swades' Synopsis: A successful Indian scientist returns to an Indian village to take his nanny to America with him and in the process rediscovers his roots.

'Swades' is Masterfully Written & Directed. The Entire Journey, its Protagonist Mohan Bhargava goes through, comes across as Real, Moving & Inspiring. Though 193 Minutes long, 'Swades' turns out to been a boon for its viewer, because its so simple & yet so moving.

Ashutosh Gowariker's Screenplay & Direction, Both, are Masterful. He's in Top Form! 'Swades', without a shed of doubt, is his Finest Film to Date! Mahesh Aney's Cinematography is Excellent. Music by Academy-Award-Winner A. R. Rahman, is soothing.

Performance-Wise: As Mentioned, Shahrukh is simply Outstanding as Mohan Bhargava. The Superstar sinks his teeth into the character & performs astonishingly. It's a Hall-Mark Performance, that very deservingly Won him a Best Actor Filmfare-Award. Gayatri Joshi is superb. Kishori Balal is perfect. Dayashankar Pandey & Rajesh Vivek are flawless in supporting roles.

On the whole, 'Swades' is Priceless Cinema! Two Big Thumbs Up!