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Ashutosh Gowariker’s “Swades” Completes Two Decades, Celebrations On!

Cine Reporter — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:43:04 +0000

#AshutoshGowariker Productions Pvt Ltd. proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of the critically acclaimed film “Swades,” starring #ShahRukhKhan. Directed, produced, and co-written by Ashutosh Gowariker, with Sunita Gowariker also serving as producer, “Swades” marked the debut production of their banner. The film’s music and background score were composed by the legendary #ARRahman, with lyrics by the esteemed #JavedAkhtar.

“Swades” is celebrated as a cult classic, a film that was ahead of its time and continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. It is widely regarded as one of Shah Rukh Khan’s finest performances, portraying the journey of an NRI who returns to India to find his roots and make a difference in his homeland.

Sharing her thoughts on this momentous occasion, Sunita Gowariker expressed, “Looking back on ‘Swades,’ our first film, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. It was a journey of discovery, not just for the characters on screen, but for us as filmmakers. We learned so much about the power of storytelling to inspire change and ignite conversations about social responsibility. I thank every single person who contributed to this film, from the Actors and HOD’s to the Crew members who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.”

Sharing his excitement Ashutosh Gowariker said, “Twenty years ago, we embarked on this journey with ‘Swades,’ a film born from a deep-seated desire to explore the complexities of identity, belonging, and social responsibility. To see how ‘Swades’ continues to resonate with audiences today, to witness its enduring impact on their lives, is truly humbling. It’s a reminder of the power of cinema to transcend time and connect with people on a profound level.”

To commemorate this special occasion, Ashutosh Gowariker Productions has released Two Special Posters celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Swades.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDrKh1GJHDp/?igsh=MWY2bzV0MzIzZTI5OQ==

“Swades” has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and continues to inspire generations with its powerful message of self-discovery and social responsibility. As we celebrate this landmark anniversary, we look forward to continuing our journey of storytelling and creating films that touch hearts and minds.

ABOUT ASHUTOSH GOWARIKER PRODUCTIONS

With his fourth feature film, Swades (Our Country) in 2004, Ashutosh Gowariker and his wife, Sunita Gowariker, launched their own film production house – Ashutosh Gowariker Productions (AGPPL).

Dedicated to making content across all platforms be it Screen, Television, Music and OTT, AGPPL has collaborated with a long list of A-List industry talent and studios such as UTV, Disney, PVR, Star Plus and T-Series.

AGPPL, through its films, has always triggered a discussion on highly relevant topics like Nationalism, Patriotism, Religious Tolerance, Caste System, Women’s Empowerment, Girl Child, and several Social Issues that India is battling with today.

The films have won several awards across Indian as well as International festivals, including National Awards in India.

By Keerti Kadam

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Watch WTP of Sanju Baba and Chimpu Kapoor starrer ‘Toolsidas Junior’ on Sony MAX!

CineBuster Online | Updated — Fri, 20 May 2022 19:09:28 +0000

#AshutoshGowariker has given #Indiancinema some of its finest and most revered films like #Lagaan, #Swades, #JodhaAkbar to only name a few. And his latest ‘#ToolsidasJunior’ brings to the fore the unexplored sport of ‘Snooker’ to Indian audience for the very first time. A complete family film for collective viewing that can be enjoyed by audience of all ages. Starring #VarunBuddhadev as Toolsidas Junior, #SanjayDutt as Mohammed Salaam and the late Rajiv Kapoor in his last film as Toolsidas.

Based on true events and set in Calcutta in the mid 90’s, a young child is determined to conquer life’s challenges in order to reclaim his father’s reputation. The film is a heartwarming, motivational yet simple story of a young inspired kid, his love for Snooker, and the emotional heart-stringing relationship with his father.

Written and directed by Mridul, produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ashutosh Gowariker, and Sunita Gowariker, is all set for the World Television Premiere on Sony MAX.

Enjoy family Sunday with some motivation, emotion and sports watching Toolsidas Junior.

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Ronnie Screwvala and Honey Trehan have worked in sync to deliver a hit like ‘Raat Akeli Hai’

CineBuster Online | Updated — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:24:59 +0000

Ronnie screwvala’s recent production ‘Raat Akeli hai’ has been garnering a lot of critical appreciation and audience love. The duo behind this success is director Honey Trehan and producer Ronnie who joined their creative forces and envisioned the project and gave life to it.

With his directorial debut, Honey has impressed the audiences. He extracted towering performances from Nawazuddin and Radhika and as usual they both have delivered a high impact act and kept the mystery element intact till the end. Right from having a stellar and ensemble cast to having a powerful story, Ronnie and Honey have worked in sync to deliver the best. Ronnie puts in a lot of time and effort especially into projects that are being helmed by debut directors like Honey, as he believes that they bring in a different and new perspective to the movie.

While producers are usually restricted to being at an off-end discussion, Ronnie has been involved at all stages of movie making. Telling a story is an art and Ronnie looks at what’s happening in society right now to give his stories the most dramatic impact. He is the go to person and is available whenever his team requires him, be it for casting, production or any other aspect. He works in close liaison with his directors as filmmaking needs a wholesome approach.

Ronnie also attends all creative development meetings so that he is aware of what is the actual progress of the film. Ronnie Screwvala is one such unsung hero of today’s cinema who is responsible for igniting the spark that transforms an idea into a massive project.

It’s his dedication to his projects that has made him a very successful producer. He has given us some timeless and cinematic classics such as Rang De Basanti, Swades, Jodhaa Akbar, Life in a Metro, Kai Po Che, Chennai Express, Uri: The Surgical Strike and the list is endless. With his vision and creative aspect, we are hopeful to witness some path breaking content in the coming future.

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