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.

Directed

1. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) — Director
2. Swades (2004) — Director
3. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) — Director
4. Mohenjo Daro (2016) — Director
5. Panipat (2019) — Director
6. What's Your Raashee? (2009) — Director
7. Baazi (1995) — Director
8. Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010) — Director
9. Pehla Nasha (1993) — Director
10. Lalkaara — Director

Also appeared in

1. Chamatkar (1992) — Monty
2. Kaala Paani (2023) — Zibran Qadri
3. The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — Himself
4. C.I.D. (1998) — Senior Inspector Virendra
5. Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989) — Abdul
6. Ventilator (2016) — Raja Mapuskar
7. Kamla Ki Maut (1989) — Deepak
8. Naam (1986)
9. Holi (1984) — Ranjeet Prakash
10. Jaanam (1992) — Arun (as Ashutosh Govarikar)
11. System (2026) — Ravi Rajvansh
12. Jai Ho (2014) — self
13. Ata Thambaycha Naay! (2025) — Uday Shirurkar
14. Jeeva Sakha (1992)
15. West Is West (1987) — Vikran
16. April May '99 (2025) — Jaie's Father
17. Woh (1998) — Ashutosh (1998)
18. Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023) — Self
19. Sarkarnama (1998) — Subodh Gore
20. Gawaahi (1989) — Sayyad Akhtar 'Rampuri'
21. Goonj (1989)
22. Circus (1989) — Vicky
23. Cinema Asia: India (2007) — Self
24. Manvat Murders (2024) — Ramakant Kulkarni