
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Cinema Asia: India
as Self
2007

Chamatkar
as Monty
1992

Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
as Abdul
1989

Holi
as Ranjeet Prakash
1984

Brand Bollywood Downunder
as Self
2023

Sarkarnama
as Subodh Gore
1998

Kamla Ki Maut
as Deepak
1989

Ventilator
as Raja Mapuskar
2016

Ventilator
as Raja Kamerkar
2016

Jaanam
as Arun (as Ashutosh Govarikar)
1992

Gawaahi
as Sayyad Akhtar 'Rampuri'
1989

Jeeva Sakha
1992

West Is West
as Vikran
1987

Jai Ho
as self
2014

Goonj
1989

Ata Thambaycha Naay!
as Uday Shirurkar
2025

April May '99
as Jaie's Father
2025

Naam
1986

System
2026





