His passion for cinema immediately draws your attention, making you realize that Ashutosh Gowariker would not have been anywhere except behind the camera, however tempting the choice. An actor who took to film direction after almost a decade in front of the camera, Ashutosh has acted in Hindi films, Marathi films, television serials, and commercials and although the transition from acting to direction was difficult, it was destined. His most notable works in the capacity of a director include Lagaan, Swades, Whats your Raashee?, Panipat, Jodhaa Akbar, and Mohenjo Daro amongst many others.