2014Nominee
Best Performance
Jai Ho
Ashutosh Gowariker
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
February 15, 1964
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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2001Nominee
Best Director
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2026Nominee
Best Performance
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Career Highlights
2008Highlight
Best Writing
Jodhaa Akbar
2004Highlight
Best Picture
Swades
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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
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Jodhaa Akbar