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Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker (born 15 February 1964) is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter and producer. He is known for directing 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), Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010) and Mohenjo Daro (2016). His film Lagaan was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category in 74th Academy Awards, which makes him a voting member of the Academy Awards.[2][3] He returned to acting by playing the lead role in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama Ventilator (2016).
62 yearsBorn Feb 15, 1964Kolhapur
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About Ashutosh Gowariker
Ashutosh Gowariker is an actor, film director working in Hindi cinema and Marathi cinema. Clapnumber holds 33 titles for Ashutosh Gowariker, from Holi in 1984 to System in 2026. By decade, that is 7 in the 1980s, 6 in the 1990s, 5 in the 2000s, 6 in the 2010s and 8 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, history and war.
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How many films has Ashutosh Gowariker been in?
Clapnumber lists 33 titles for Ashutosh Gowariker.
What was Ashutosh Gowariker's first film?
The earliest release on file is Holi (1984).
What is Ashutosh Gowariker's latest film?
The most recent release on file is System (2026).
Who has Ashutosh Gowariker worked with most?
Nitin Chandrakant Desai, on 7 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Ashutosh Gowariker's films?
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Where is Ashutosh Gowariker from?
Ashutosh Gowariker is from Kolhapur.