Swades

2004 · 195 MIN · IMDB 8.2 · 101,068 VOTES · DIR. Ashutosh Gowariker

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,963 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:52 Good afternoon and welcome to the Phase II Press Conference of the
00:09:03 Kaveriamma would often write me letters, and I would send her replies as well.
00:17:15 That'll be 150 rupees. - That's ok. Don't pay me.
00:25:24 Sing.
00:34:29 I can't express how happy I am to see you Mohan.
00:39:50 He has come from Aamkarica! - Not Aamkarica, Chikku! America.
00:45:16 No, I'm fine here!
00:52:12 Then, what's the use of these electric wires?
00:56:59 These are the footprints of Lord Rama and Sita.
01:03:38 self-esteem, independence and self-reliance.
01:09:12 Now what is to become of this girl? He was such a nice boy.
01:13:30 ...what caste are you?
01:18:36 How much do you know about the ways and problems of this village?
01:27:46 Know this to begin, if the colours wert alone
01:34:10 You are not the only one with a right over her.
01:40:13 My apologies Mohanbabu! The electricity is problematic here.
01:47:11 Mohan, I have some work for you. - What work?
01:55:03 Kaveriji and Gitaji have sent me. It's about the land's rent.
02:06:36 How do you know? Have you ever worn one?
02:13:20 You'll need to do something to remedy this.
02:22:55 ...all of you have started enjoying living in this darkness?
02:31:58 You have chanted some spell in words
02:46:03 ...I will miss you very much.
02:57:22 All the happiness hath showered, though:

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,963
Dialogue density10.1 lines / min
First line00:01:52
Final line02:57:22

Production Record

DirectorAshutosh Gowariker
LanguageHindi
Budget$2,900,000
Revenue$4,800,000
IMDb votes101,068