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'Swami' - emotive tale of a devoted couple (PREVIEW)
New Delhi, May 29 After a long time, a simple story of simple people and their simple desires. Choreographer-turned-director Ganesh Acharya's "Swami" that releases Friday documents the emotional journey of a man and the importance of family in his life.
Set in a village in South India, the film revolves around Swami (Manoj Bajpai) who understands the meaning of compassion, humility and patience. He lives with his wife Radha
(Juhi Chawla).
Swami has a childlike fascination for Rs.5 coins, which he loves to collect and swears never to spend them. He also has a long cherished dream of owning a rocking chair. But he never expresses it because he knows he cannot afford it.
Radha discovers Swami's secret by chance and asks him to use his collection of Rs.5 coins to buy the chair but he refuses.
On the other hand, Radha's favourite way of passing time is to watch TV. She is thrilled by the visuals of tall buildings, bridges, cars and roads in the US. Her only dream is that her son Anand gets the best education so he can get a job in the US.
She asks Swami to take up a job in Mumbai. He agrees and the family moves to Mumbai. Anand is a bright young boy and has the determination to fulfil his parents' dreams.
But life's unpredictability catches up. Radha falls sick and dies. After her death, Swami devotes all his time to his son who finally manages to get a job in the US but refuses to accept the offer because the company does not provide a visa to his father.
Will Anand go to the US and fulfil his mother's dream? What will happen to Swami?
The film's subject is quite touching and Acharya has chosen the right actors to carry the gamut of emotions on screen. Lets see if the film's emotive content sways the audience.
'Swami' will bring families closer: Manoj Bajpai (INTERVIEW)
By Arpana
Mumbai, May 28 National Award winning actor Manoj Bajpai, known for playing unconventional roles, is upbeat about his next release "Swami", which he says will throw light on the psyche of youngsters and why they ignore their elders.
"Our grandparents, parents and other elder family members become a source of shame for us when we are young. We feel embarrassed while walking with them. We ignore the love, affection and concern they have for us. But when these elders are gone, then we realise their importance and crave for their presence and preaching. And this is what 'Swami' is all about," Manoj told IANS in an interview.
"This film will definitely bring people closer to their family and friends," he added.
After proving his mettle in films like "Satya", "Zubeida" and "Pinjar", Manoj is playing the title role in the film by choreographer-turned-director Ganesh Acharya.
"I am playing a middle class Maharashtrian Brahmin, who doesn't see life beyond his family. He doesn't have any wishes and dreams of his own. He just wants to fulfil the dreams of his family.
In short, it's a completely family film, says the actor.
" 'Swami' is a love story of a husband and a wife. It is very much a mainstream story, but different from the formula films. The best thing about it is that you won't be able to see any emotion that you haven't seen before. You will get to see the same relations but shown with a different angle. That's why it's a unique mainstream film."
Juhi Chawla plays his wife and Manoj says she is undoubtedly one of the best in the field.
"She is one of the best actresses. There is perfection in the timing of her performance and that is why the filming was completed in 34 days.
"The best thing about her is that she never sits quiet. She always thinks there is something incomplete in her performance and wants it finished to perfection," Manoj added.
The story covers Swami's life from his 30s till he's 60.
Prior to reading the script, Manoj was under the impression that Ganesh's film would be all about song and dance.
"It was a lovely experience working with Ganesh. Before I heard the script, I thought it would be a film with lot of songs, dances and item numbers. But when I heard the story, I was completely floored.
I realised that Ganesh is actually an emotional person. He has made 'Swami' after waiting for four years and exactly the way he wanted to make it. I hope all of you like this film.
"We have lived every scene we shot. It's a film that I am proud to be a part of."
IANS
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