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Ashutosh Gowariker

Directing Born Feb 15, 1964 Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India 24 credits

Biography

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.

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Known for

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Himself

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Self

C.I.D.

as Senior Inspector Virendra
Film

System

as Ravi Rajvansh
Film

Jai Ho

as self
Film

Holi

as Ranjeet Prakash

Full filmography

  • The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Himself
  • The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
  • C.I.D. (1998) as Senior Inspector Virendra
  • System (2026) as Ravi Rajvansh
  • Kaala Paani (2023) as Zibran Qadri
  • Woh (1998) as Ashutosh (1998)
  • Manvat Murders (2024) as Ramakant Kulkarni
  • Circus (1989) as Vicky
  • Jai Ho (2014) as self
  • Chamatkar (1992) as Monty
  • Holi (1984) as Ranjeet Prakash
  • Kamla Ki Maut (1989) as Deepak
  • Naam (1986)
  • Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989) as Abdul
  • Jaanam (1992) as Arun (as Ashutosh Govarikar)
  • Cinema Asia: India (2007) as Self
  • April May '99 (2025) as Jaie's Father
  • Ventilator (2016) as Raja Mapuskar
  • Ventilator (2016) as Raja Kamerkar
  • Ata Thambaycha Naay! (2025) as Uday Shirurkar
  • Jeeva Sakha (1992)
  • Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023) as Self
  • Sarkarnama (1998) as Subodh Gore
  • West Is West (1987) as Vikran