Hindi Swades (2004)

Swades, released on December 17, 2004, is a critically acclaimed Indian film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The movie stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, alongside Gayatri Joshi, who made her cinematic debut. Swades is known for its realistic portrayal of rural India and touches upon the themes of patriotism and social development. The film’s music was composed by the legendary A.R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. The soundtrack, which became very popular, features the voices of renowned singers such as Hariharan, Kailash Kher, Udit Narayan, and Alka Yagnik, among others.

One of the film’s songs “Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera,” sung by A.R. Rahman himself, received widespread acclaim for its soul-stirring melody and poignant lyrics. Notable tracks include “Yun Hi Chala Chal,” “Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera,” and “Yeh Tara Woh Tara.” Swades was not only a success in India but also received positive reviews from international audiences. It garnered several awards and nominations, highlighting its impact and the performances of its cast, as well as its direction, screenplay, and particularly its music like National Film Awards, Global Indian Film Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Star Screen Awards, Stardust Awards, Bollywood Movie Awards, Film Café Awards and 50th Filmfare Awards. The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹34.64 crore worldwide at the box office.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Swades sung by Hariharan, Kailash Kher, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, and A.R. Rahman, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Swades movie song lyrics below.