
Ashutosh Gowariker
Feb 15, 1964 (61 years old) in 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 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.
Known For

C.I.D.
Senior Inspector Virendra

Woh
Ashutosh (1998)

Kaala Paani
Zibran Qadri

Circus
Vicky

Chamatkar
Monty

Manvat Murders
Ramakant Kulkarni

Ventilator
Raja Mapuskar

Jai Ho
self

Kamla Ki Maut
Deepak

Sarkarnama
Subodh Gore
Credits
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Ata Thambaycha Naay! 2025★ NR
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Manvat Murders 2024Ramakant Kulkarni★ NR
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Self★ NR
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Kaala Paani 2023Zibran Qadri★ 7.3
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Ventilator 2016Raja Mapuskar★ 9
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Jai Ho 2014self★ 6
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Cinema Asia: India 2007Self★ NR
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C.I.D. 1998Senior Inspector Virendra★ 5.9
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Woh 1998Ashutosh (1998)★ 6
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Sarkarnama 1998Subodh Gore★ NR
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Jaanam 1992Arun (as Ashutosh Govarikar)★ 5
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Jeeva Sakha 1992★ 6.5
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Chamatkar 1992Monty★ 6.4
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Gawaahi 1989Sayyad Akhtar 'Rampuri'★ NR
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Abdul★ 6.2
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Goonj 1989★ NR
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Kamla Ki Maut 1989Deepak★ 8.5
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Circus 1989Vicky★ NR
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West Is West 1987Vikran★ 5
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Holi 1984Ranjeet Prakash★ 5.8