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My Take
Ashutosh Gowariker is, to my mind, one of Indian cinema's most ambitious storytellers. Lagaan, a village staking its taxes on a cricket match against colonial rulers, is the kind of audacious premise most directors would never attempt, and he pulled it off with such conviction it earned an Oscar nomination. Swades and Jodhaa Akbar confirmed his gift for blending mass entertainment with genuine moral and historical weight. Two Filmfare Best Director awards are no accident. What I admire most is his refusal to talk down to audiences; he trusts a long runtime and a big idea, and more often than not, he rewards that trust.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Name (Japanese)
- アシュトーシュ・ゴーワリケール
- Reading
- あしゅとーしゅ・ごーわりけーる
- Born
- February 15, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / screenwriter / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Filmfare Award for Best Director
- 2009 Filmfare Award for Best Director
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashutosh Gowariker born?
Born February 15, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Ashutosh Gowariker from?
Ashutosh Gowariker is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Ashutosh Gowariker do?
Ashutosh Gowariker works as film director, film producer, screenwriter, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.