Swati
Originally released in 1986. Swati is a romance film. directed by Kranthi Kumar. With a runtime of 2h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Meenakshi Sheshadri, Shashi Kapoor, and Sharmila Tagore
Synopsis
Sharda, a nurse and single mother, raises her daughter Swati as an independent, articulate young woman. Swati is a strong advocate of women's rights in a society where there is significant male domination. Swati deals with eve teasers firmly, sometimes with considerable force. When a married friend of hers gets raped in the presence of her husband, she acts as a counsellor and helps them adjust to the reality of a society that blames the victim and not the rapists. Swati takes on a huge transformation when she meets a political activist and falls in love with him. She embarks on a project of matchmaking for her mother and engineers a wedding with a widower who has a grown-up daughter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 36m
156 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Meenakshi Sheshadri
as Swati
Shashi Kapoor
as Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Sharmila Tagore
as Sharda
Akbar Khan
as Ram Mohan "Comrade"
Madhuri Dixit
as Anandi
Vinod Mehra
as Satya Prakash
Sarika
as Dancer / Singer
Raja Bundela
as Kamdev Prasad Chironjilal Rokadia 'Kapil Dev'
Arjun
as Manohar Joshi
Shubha Khote
as Mrs. Saroj Bhatnagar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swati about?
Sharda, a nurse and single mother, raises her daughter Swati as an independent, articulate young woman. Swati is a strong advocate of women's rights in a society where there is significant male dom...
Who directed Swati?
Swati was directed by Kranthi Kumar.
How long is Swati?
Swati has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).
When was Swati released?
Swati was released on May 2, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swati?
The main cast of Swati includes Meenakshi Sheshadri, Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Akbar Khan, Madhuri Dixit.