Ashutosh Gowariker
Biography
Ashutosh Gowariker (born 15 February 1964) is an Indian film director, actor, writer and producer. He is known for directing large scale, opulent epic films as well as grounded, realistic dramas. His work includes the acclaimed films Lagaan (2001), Swades (2004) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). Lagaan was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category in 74th Academy Awards. He has also been nominated for a European Film Award, and has won a number of other awards, including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards, and seven international film festival awards.
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Also Known As
Movies (27)
April May '99
as Jaie's Father
2025
Ata Thambaycha Naay!
as Uday Shirurkar
2025
Brand Bollywood Downunder
as Self
2023
Toolsidas Junior
Screenplay (Writing)
2022
Panipat
Director (Directing)
2019
Ventilator
as Raja Mapuskar
2016
Mohenjo Daro
Director (Directing)
2016
Jai Ho
as self
2014
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Director (Directing)
2010
What's Your Raashee?
Director (Directing)
2009
Jodhaa Akbar
Director (Directing)
2008
Cinema Asia: India
as Self
2007
Swades
Director (Directing)
2004
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Director (Directing)
2001
Sarkarnama
as Subodh Gore
1998
Baazi
Director (Directing)
1995
Pehla Nasha
Director (Directing)
1993
Jaanam
as Arun (as Ashutosh Govarikar)
1992
Jeeva Sakha
1992
Chamatkar
as Monty
1992
Gawaahi
as Sayyad Akhtar 'Rampuri'
1989
Don't Cry for Salim the Lame
as Abdul
1989
Goonj
1989
Kamla Ki Maut
as Deepak
1989
West Is West
as Vikran
1987
Naam
1986
Holi
as Ranjeet Prakash
1984
