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 " . 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 . He returned to acting by playing the lead role in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama '' Ventilator '' ( 2016 )
74th Academy Awards
74th Academy Awards
Ashutosh Gowariker