The much-awaited Ashutosh Gowariker film 'Swades' has finally released. Has Ashutosh delivered what he was expected to after 'Lagaan'? Then, the answer is YES. Though the film again revolves around a village, this time its Charanpur instead of Champaner. A modern setting, depicting the brain drain in India, the film addresses issues like electricity, education and poverty.

It looks at all these things in a very interesting story. Kudos to Ashutosh, as he has incorporated light moments in the film, without making a serious arty kind of an issue- based film. The issues are looked at in a micro perspective.