Shahrukh Khan's Swades is a study of contrasts: economic disparity, village/urban values, Indian/American culture, and right livelihood are treated with sensitivity and respect. Shah Ruhk Khan plays Mohan Bhargava, a successful project manager for NASA. His life is full of respect and success; he has a great job and life is good. However, he worries about his childhood ayah (caretaker) and wishes to bring her from India to America to live with him. He takes a two week vacation to India to bring her back. However, he meets with unexpected complications. A great souled sort, he enmeshes himself in the village life, develops relationships with those he encounters, and finds himself taking responsibility for village concerns. What is the right livelihood for him? Should he return to his prestigious, even fun, job in a land of prosperity with its prevalence of technology, or should he stay in the village, work to improve conditions, and enjoy the blessings of family? It's not an easy choice; his work with NASA has global importance. But, he takes a brave stand. See this great movie!
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