Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
56
Gender
Male
Birthday
1964-02-15 (61 years old)
Place of Birth
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Also Known As
आशुतोष गोवरिकर
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.
