# Swades (2004)

Hindi · Released 2004-12-17

Swades is a 2004 Hindi film. It is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Rajesh Vivek, Daya Shankar Pandey, Bachan Pachehra, Makarand Deshpande and Makrand Deshpande appear in it.

Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Cast: Rajesh Vivek as Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav, Daya Shankar Pandey as Mela Ram, Bachan Pachehra as Haridas, Makarand Deshpande as Fakir, Makrand Deshpande as Fakir

## Storyline
A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.

## Common questions

### When was Swades released?
Swades was released on 17 December 2004.

### Who stars in Swades?
Rajesh Vivek, Daya Shankar Pandey, Bachan Pachehra and Makarand Deshpande star in Swades.

### Who directed Swades?
Swades was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

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