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Ashutosh Gowariker (born 15 February 1964) is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He is known for directing films "set on a huge canvas while boasting of an opulent treatment".
Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian filmmaker who has directed acclaimed films such as Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar and Panipat. He has also acted in Hindi and Marathi films, TV serials and commercials.
- January 1, 1
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- Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Feb 15, 2024 · Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan was a big cultural moment for Indians. It was probably the first time that Indians woke up at an ungodly hour to watch the Oscar telecast because there was an Indian film, and a much loved one at that, which was on the verge of making history on the biggest international stage.
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Learn about the life and career of Ashutosh Gowariker, a versatile Indian film director who has made historical epics, musicals, comedies and thrillers. Find out his awards, trivia, quotes and upcoming project Panipat.
- February 15, 1964
Jun 15, 2021 · The director of the Oscar-nominated film Lagaan recounts his journey of making a risky period drama and its global impact. He also pays tribute to the late cast and crew members who made the film a success.
May 6, 2024 · Ashutosh Gowariker, Indian actor, director, and screenwriter who was perhaps best known for Lagaan (2001; “Agricultural Tax”), which received an Academy Award nomination for best foreign-language film. Learn more about Gowariker’s life and work, including his other notable movies.
2 days ago · Ashutosh Gowariker enjoys the rare distinction of directing one of the three Indian movies that went to the Oscars as a Best International Feature nominee. While he achieved this feat with the cricket-centric period epic Lagaan: Once Upon A Time in India, he has also delivered critically acclaimed picks like Swades and Jodhaa Akbar.