Ashutosh Gowariker
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| Born | 15 February 1964 |
| Occupation | Director, producer, writer, actor |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sunita Gowariker |
| Website | www |
Ashutosh Gowariker (born 15 February 1964) is an Indian film director, actor, writer and producer. He is known for directing the films "set on a huge canvas while boasting of an opulent treatment".[1] His works include Lagaan (2001), Swades (2004), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), What's Your Raashee (2009) and Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010). He also became a voting member for the Academy Awards in 2005.[2][3]
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Early life
Ashutosh Gowariker was born to Ashok and Kishori Gowariker. His family hails from Kolhapur. He is married to Sunitha and they have two sons - Konark & Vishwang.[4]
Career
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Ashutosh Gowariker started his career as an actor, making his debut in 1984 in director Ketan Mehta's movie, Holi. On the Holi sets, Ashutosh met Aamir Khan. After that, he acted in several television serials, including Circus (1989), C.I.D. (1998) and several films, including Naam (1986), Chamatkar (1992), and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993).
The 1993 movie, Pehla Nasha marked Gowariker's directorial debut. His second movie, Baazi (1995), starred Aamir Khan.
In 2001, Gowariker wrote and directed the period epic movie, Lagaan, produced by and starring Aamir Khan. Lagaan, the story of a cricket match between British officers and Indian villagers in the late 18th century.[5] It ranked third among 2001's Indian movies in terms of gross revenue.[6]
In 2004, Gowariker directed Swades, starring Shahrukh Khan.[7]
Jodhaa Akbar (2008), another historical epic romance set in the 16th century, starred Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. As a filmmaker he shows his own civility through his films.[8]
Gowariker's romantic comedy What's Your Raashee? (2009), starred Priyanka Chopra in 12 roles and Harman Baweja.
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010), about the Chittagong Uprising set in undivided Bengal of 1930, starred Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.
Filmography
Director
Producer
| Year | Film | Language |
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| 2004 | Swades | Hindi |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Hindi |
| 2009 | What's Your Raashee? | Hindi |
| 2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey | Hindi |
Actor
| Year | Films and television series | Language |
| 1998–1999 | C.I.D. | Hindi |
| 1988 | Jaat | Haryanvi Film |
| 1998 | Woh | Hindi |
| 1998 | Sarkarnama | Marathi |
| 1994 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | Hindi |
| 1994 | Goonj | Hindi |
| 1992 | Chamatkar | Hindi |
| 1991 | Indrajeet | Hindi |
| 1989 | Circus | Hindi |
| 1989 | Gawaahi | Hindi |
| 1989 | Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro | Hindi |
| 1989 | Kamla Ki Maut | Hindi |
| 1988 | Bharat Ek Khoj | Hindi |
| 1987 | Kachchi Dhoop | Hindi |
| 1987 | West Is West | English |
| 1986 | Naam | Hindi |
| 1984 | Holi | Hindi |
| 1983 | Jaat | Haryanvi |
| 1989 | Ek Ratra Mantarleli | Marathi |
Television
| Year | Show | Language | References |
| 2014 | Everest | Hindi | [9] |
References
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| Awards | ||
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| Filmfare Awards | ||
| Preceded by | Best Director for Lagaan 2001 |
Succeeded by Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Devdas |
| Preceded by | Best Story for Lagaan 2001 |
Succeeded by Jaideep Sahni for Company |
| Preceded by | Best Director for Jodhaa Akbar 2009 |
Succeeded by Rajkumar Hirani for 3 Idiots |
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- Indian male film actors
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