Ashutosh Gowariker

Film Director, Actor, Writer, Film Producer

Indian Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Actor, Writer, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/02/1964
Age62 years
BirthplaceKolhapur, Maharashtra

Latest News about Ashutosh Gowariker

06/03/2026

Ashutosh Gowariker is set to produce his first Marathi film, collaborating with Rohan Mapuskar as the director. Gowariker previously acted in the critically acclaimed Marathi film 'Ventilator' (2016), which was directed by Rohan Mapuskar's brother, Rajesh Mapuskar, and produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

02/08/2025

Ashutosh Gowariker, as the chairperson of the National Awards jury, reportedly found Prithviraj Sukumaran's performance in 'Aadujeevitham' to be 'inauthentic,' leading to the film not receiving an award. A jury member, Pradeep Nair, revealed that Gowariker felt the film lacked in adaptation and execution skills, while the panel considered 'The Kerala Story' relevant for addressing a significant social issue.

04/03/2025

Ashutosh Gowariker's son, Konark Gowariker, got married. The wedding was attended by several prominent Bollywood personalities, including Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan.

03/03/2025

The wedding celebrations for Ashutosh Gowariker's son, Konark, saw attendance from various celebrities. Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Sonali Bendre, Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia Deshmukh were among those present, with Kiran Rao also attending with Nupur Shikhare.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameAshu

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityMithibai Collge, Maharashtra
Educational QualificationBSc Chemistry

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesTravelling, Reading Books

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSunita Gowariker
Marriage Date1988

Family

FatherAshok Gowariker (former police officer)
MotherKishori Gowariker (vocalist; deceased)
Siblings
SisterAshlesha Gowariker (lawyer)
SpouseSunita Gowariker (film producer)
Children
Son
  • Konark Gowariker
  • Vishwang Gowariker
DaughterNone

Career

Debut
Film (Hindi; As an actor)Holi (1984) as Ranjeet Prakash
Film (Hindi; As a director-writer)Pehla Nasha (1993)
Film (Hindi; As a producer)Swades (2004)
TV (Hindi; As an actor)Bharat Ek Khoj (1988) as Prince Siddharth/Buddha
Web Series (Hindi; As an actor)Kaala Paani (2023) as Lt. Governor Zibran Qadri; streamed on Netflix
Awards
  • 2002: Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Director (Hindi) for Lagaan
  • 2005: Zee Cine Award for Best Director (Critics) for Swades
  • 2009: 54th Filmfare Award- Best Film for Jodhaa Akbar
  • 2024: Medal of St. Tropez

Favourites

Film Director(s)
  • David Lean
  • Akira Kurosawa
  • Steven Spielberg
SongGaadi Bula Rahi Hai Seeti Baja Rahi Hai from the film Dost (1989)
Comic SeriesTintin
TV ShowsBigg Boss

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mercedes GLS 350 D 4MATIC
  • BMW 525d MH 02 BZ 500

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He comes from a well-educated family.
2. While in school, he had difficulty remembering dates and failed in History.
3. Met his wife, Sunita, at an inter-college folk dance competition.
4. He never went to film-making school.
5. His career started as a model in TV commercials.
6. He has acted in multiple Hindi and Marathi films.
7. Established Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Pvt. Ltd. in 2004.
8. Became an Oscars voting member in 2005.
9. In 2014, he worked on the Hindi TV series 'Everest'.
10. Ranked #92 on the Forbes India Celeb 100 List in 2016.
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