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.

Most Known For

C.I.D.

as Senior Inspector Virendra

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Himself

Jai Ho

as self

Kaala Paani

as Zibran Qadri

Holi

as Ranjeet Prakash

Circus

as Vicky

Woh

as Ashutosh (1998)

Manvat Murders

as Ramakant Kulkarni

Chamatkar

as Monty

April May '99

as Jaie's Father

Brand Bollywood Downunder

as Self

Naam

Jaanam

as Arun (as Ashutosh Govarikar)

Kamla Ki Maut

as Deepak

Cinema Asia: India

as Self

Ventilator

as Raja Mapuskar

Ventilator

as Raja Kamerkar

Gawaahi

as Sayyad Akhtar 'Rampuri'

Don't Cry for Salim the Lame

as Abdul

Ata Thambaycha Naay!

as Uday Shirurkar