THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1986
Swati
Overview
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.
A closer look
Swati (1986) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Romance. Directed by Kranthi Kumar. The cast includes Meenakshi Sheshadri, Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Akbar Khan. Runtime: 156 minutes.
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Swati FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Swati?
Swati is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Swati?
Our source metadata lists 2 May 1986. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Swati?
The listed director is Kranthi Kumar.
Who is in the cast of Swati?
The available cast credits include Meenakshi Sheshadri, Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Akbar Khan, Vinod Mehra. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Swati?
The recorded runtime is 156 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Swati?
The source lists these genres: Romance.
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 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.
