: The soundtrack and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman , featuring iconic songs like "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" and "Yun Hi Chala Chal".

Plot summary:

: Inspired by the real-life story of NRI couple Aravinda Pillalamarri and Ravi Kuchimanchi, who returned to India to work on rural development.

Despite being a moderate success at the box office upon release, Swades has achieved cult status over the last two decades.