Swades' dialogues make us forget fancy spaceships for a second. The movie is all about a brilliant scientist, Mohan (played by the one and only Shah Rukh Khan), who ditches NASA to find his childhood caretaker in a tiny Indian village. Swades: We, the People (directed by Ashutosh Gowariker in 2004) is more than just a search though. It's a wake-up call for Mohan, as he faces the harsh realities of rural life. But what truly steals the show are the Swades dialogues.
Powerful and moving, they explore what it means to love your country, who you are, and the responsibility we all share to make things better. Mohan meets a spirited teacher, Gita (Gayatri Joshi), who challenges his whole perspective on India. He tries to bring change with clever ideas, but of course, things aren't that simple.
With stellar performances, A.R. Rahman's beautiful music, and those unforgettable Swades dialogues, this movie will stay with you long after the credits roll.
15 best Swades movie dialogues that will take you back in time
1. Main nahi manta hamara desh duniya ka sabse mahaan desh hai. Lekin yeh zaroor manta hoon ki hum mein kabliyat hai, taqat hai, apne desh ko mahaan banane ki
- Presenter - Shah Rukh Khan
I don't believe our country is the best country in the world ... but I do believe ... that we have the potential and the strength, to make our country the best
2. Mann se Raavan joh nikale ... Ram uske mann mein hai
- Presenter - Shah Rukh Khan
Ram lives in the heart of one ... who removes Raavan from their heart
3. Jab bhi hum muqabale mein dabne lagte hai ... tok hum ek hi cheez ka aadhaar lete hai ... sanskar, parampara
- Presenter - Shah Rukh Khan
Whenever we are under pressure in a competition ... then we always say one thing ... culture, tradition