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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.
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Feb 15, 2024 · Anil Sharma, who made Gadar, recently celebrated his big comeback with Gadar 2 but Ashutosh Gowariker who was seen as the more accomplished filmmaker at the time has somehow disappeared from the moviemaking scene.
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Aug 5, 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.
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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.
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.
Feb 15, 2018 · Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has over the years kept bringing his audience back to their roots and Indian culture with his award winning films like Lagaan, Swades and Jodha Akbar. On his birthday, we recall why these films are still important.