Director
Ashutosh Gowariker
Born February 15, 1964 in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India10 films
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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First watchLagaan: Once Upon a Time in India20017.3The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens.View filmEssential films
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10 films as director- TBALalkaaraDirector
- 2019PanipatDirector
- 2016Mohenjo DaroDirector
- 2010Khelein Hum Jee Jaan SeyDirector
- 2009What's Your Raashee?Director
- 2008Jodhaa AkbarDirector
- 2004SwadesDirector
- 2001Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in IndiaDirector
- 1995BaaziDirector
- 1993Pehla NashaDirector