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Ashutosh Gowariker
Writer 62 years old

Ashutosh Gowariker

Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

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... Read full bio →

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Jodhaa Akbar

Jodhaa Akbar

Ashutosh Gowariker 2008 3h 33m 7.3

Jodhaa Akbar is a sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal Emperor, Akbar and a Rajput princess, Jodhaa.

Swades: We, the People

Swades: We, the People

Ashutosh Gowariker 2004 3h 15m 6.7

Set in modern day India, Swades is a film that tackles the issues that development throws up on a grass root level. It is to this India, which is colorful, heterogeneous and complex that Mohan Bhargava (Shah Rukh Khan), a bright young scientist working as a project manager in NASA, returns on a quest to find his childhood nanny.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Ashutosh Gowariker 2001 3h 53m 7.6

LAGAAN... a story of extraordinary circumstances thrust upon ordinary people. Adversity faced with fortitude and injustice with dignity. There is slowly awakening pride, the grit and determination of a people who have everything to lose. Faith and courage come face to face with arrogance and ruthlessness.

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