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Watch! Shah Rukh Khan hugs Ashutosh Gowariker at his son’s wedding reception

Watch! Shah Rukh Khan hugs Ashutosh Gowariker at his son’s wedding reception

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Ashutosh Gowariker`s son, Konark Gowariker, and Niyati Kanakia`s wedding celebration was a star-studded event. The festivities, which began on February 28, ended with a grand wedding and a star-studded reception on March 2. Now, inside pictures of the celebration have made their way to social media, and these clicks show the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, meeting the groom. Shah Rukh Khan looked effortlessly dashing as he attended Ashutosh Gowariker`s son`s wedding, exuding his charm and elegance ❤️#ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/XepU4nA9li — Shah Rukh Khan Warriors FAN Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) March 3, 2025 In a video, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen reaching the festivities with heavy security. As he arrives at the grand ceremony, he meets Ashutosh Gowariker and hugs him. The clip shows them chatting, and later, he also meets the bride and groom and poses with them for pictures. For the event, Shah Rukh wore a white shirt, a black blazer, a matching tie, and trousers. The actor also wore sunglasses. Shah Rukh Khan at #KonarkGowariker and #NiyatiKanakia’s wedding—gracing the celebration with his signature …

Shah Rukh Khan’s reunion with Ashutosh Gowariker at his son Konark’s wedding makes us manifest another hit like Swades: WATCH

Shah Rukh Khan’s reunion with Ashutosh Gowariker at his son Konark’s wedding makes us manifest another hit like Swades: WATCH

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Veteran filmmaker Ashutosh Gowriker’s son, Konark Gowariker got married to Niyati Kanakia just a couple of days back on March 2, 2025. The special event witnessed the attendance of several Bollywood celebrities. Most recently, more pictures and videos have surfaced that showed Shah Rukh Khan in attendance and blessing the newlyweds. A series of pictures and videos from inside the wedding celebration of Ashutosh Gowriker’s son, Konark Gowariker, have surfaced. In one of the viral videos, we can see Shah Rukh Khan surrounded by his friends, making a dashing entry toward the newlyweds. He also shared a warm hug and smiles with the filmmaker as he arrived for the special occasion. In another picture making waves on the internet, King Khan was also seen delightfully posing with the newlyweds. For the wedding celebration, SRK looked extremely handsome in a black tuxedo with a matching tie, paired with white shirt beneath. He completed his dashing look by sporting stylish black-eye shades. Viral pictures and video of Shah Rukh Khan from wedding Shah Rukh Khan and Ashutosh …

‘This is iconic’: Ashutosh Gowariker impresses fans with dance moves to Mitwa at son Konark’s sangeet. Watch | Bollywood

‘This is iconic’: Ashutosh Gowariker impresses fans with dance moves to Mitwa at son Konark’s sangeet. Watch | Bollywood

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Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker’s son, Konark Gowariker, tied the knot with Niyati Kanakia in an intimate wedding ceremony on March 2. Many Bollywood celebs were seen attending his reception in Mumbai. However, a video of the sangeet festivities has surfaced on the internet, showing the filmmaker stealing the show with his dance moves. Ashutosh Gowariker grooves at son Konark Gowariker’s sangeet. (Also Read: Aamir Khan, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D’Souza and more attend Ashutosh Gowarikar’s son’s wedding reception) Ashutosh grooves to Mitwa In the video, a few people are seen taking Ashutosh to the stage, and the filmmaker is then seen flaunting his dance moves to the song Mitwa from his film Lagaan, which stars Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh. The filmmaker looked dashing in a blue sherwani, and everyone was heard hooting and cheering for him as he grooved on stage. Internet impressed with Ashutosh’s moves His dance moves not only impressed the guests present at the sangeet ceremony but also left fans in awe. One of the fans commented, “This is iconic! Too …

When Ashutosh Gowariker Got Upset Over Priyanka Chopra Winning The Best Actress Award Instead Of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

When Ashutosh Gowariker Got Upset Over Priyanka Chopra Winning The Best Actress Award Instead Of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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When Jodhaa Akbar Director Was Miffed With Priyanka Chopra’s Best Actress Win (Photo Credit – Wikipedia) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s performance as Queen Jodhabai in the 2008 film Jodhaa Akbar had received several laurels. However, the actress had lost the IFFA Awards for the Best Actress to Priyanka Chopra that year. For the unversed, Priyanka had won the award that year for her performance in Fashion. Did you know that this left the director of the historical drama, Ashutosh Gowariker extremely unhappy? When Ashutosh Gowariker Challenged Priyanka Chopra’s Win Talking about the same, when Ashutosh Gowariker was announced as the Best Director for Jodhaa Akbar, he shockingly took a dig at Priyanka Chopra’s win. According to a news report in IBT Times, the filmmaker said, “Priyanka I love you, but I don’t know how you got the award for Best Actress when Aishwarya was also nominated in the same category for Jodhaa Akbar.” This inevitably left the audience stunned and sparked a controversy. Jaya Bachchan Was Dragged Into The Fiasco Not only this but Ashutosh Gowariker …

Ashutosh Gowariker joins hands with Ram Kamal Mukherjee to break boundaries

Ashutosh Gowariker joins hands with Ram Kamal Mukherjee to break boundaries

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Inspired by National Award-winning director Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s Bengali period drama Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has decided to come onboard as presenter. The Jodha Akbar (2008) filmmaker, who caught Mukherjee’s film at a private screening in Mumbai, says he was egged on to give a boost to the kind of regional cinema that the latter was crafting.  Asserting that presenting stories from across India benefits individuals of every generation, Gowariker says, “Bringing to the big screen the magic of what transpired in Bengal’s theatres during their golden era is beneficial for every generation. Ram Kamal Mukherjee needs to be praised. His direction is poignant and adds depth and sensitivity to theatre thespian Binodini Dasi’s remarkable life. I’m glad that Ram Kamal did not succumb to what the market dictates while narrating this epic. It is pure.” Heaping praise on actor Rukmini Maitra’s portrayal of Binodini, he calls the film a “heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Indian theatre and its unsung heroes.” Mukherjee is grateful for Gowariker’s unwavering support and adds …

Ashutosh Gowariker thanks Shah Rukh Khan as Swades completes 20 years

Ashutosh Gowariker thanks Shah Rukh Khan as Swades completes 20 years

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Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades celebrated its 20th anniversary on December 17. The critically acclaimed film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Gayatri Joshi is celebrated as a cult classic and is considered to be a film ahead of its time. As it completed two decades, Gowariker took to social media to share two new posters and also penned a heartfelt note. He wrote, “Today, I find myself reflecting on the journey of Swades as it celebrates its 20th anniversary! It is hard to believe how time has flown since we first brought this story to the screen. Swades was more than just a film-it was a journey of homecoming, a story of belonging, and a call to reconnect with our roots. At its heart, it carried a message of hope, responsibility, and the importance of giving back. Through Mohan Bhargava’s journey, I wanted to inspire that sense of purpose within all of us.” 20 Years Of Swades!! My heartfelt letter to all of you!! 🙏#SunitaGowariker @iamsrk@RonnieScrewvala @agppl @RedChilliesEnt @KGowariker #VishwangGowariker #Swades #20YearsOfSwades pic.twitter.com/InvAETzHhF — Ashutosh …

Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan give a shoutout to Ashutosh Gowariker for 20 years of his production house: ‘Your vision and talent has given us many films to cherish’ | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan give a shoutout to Ashutosh Gowariker for 20 years of his production house: ‘Your vision and talent has given us many films to cherish’ | Bollywood News

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Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Private Limited (AGPPL), the production house founded by filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and his wife Sunita Gowariker, has completed 20 glorious years in Indian cinema. To mark this milestone, several notable names from the Indian film industry have come together to congratulate Gowariker on his remarkable journey. Gowariker’s production house has given Indian cinema some of its most iconic films, including the timeless classic Swades, the critically acclaimed magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar, and the historical drama Panipat – The Great Betrayal. Shah Rukh Khan, who worked with Ashutosh Gowariker on Swades, congratulated the filmmaker on AGPPL completing 20 years in the industry. “Congratulations @AshGowariker !! Your vision and talent has given us many films to cherish. Twenty years is a big milestone and here’s to many many more years of fantastic films!! Swades will always be one of my most special films…” SRK wrote on social media. Responding to Shah Rukh, the filmmaker wrote, “Thank you so much, Shah… for being a friend AND well-wisher for the longest time! #Swades is truly that …

IFFI 2024: Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed As Chairperson Of International Jury

IFFI 2024: Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed As Chairperson Of International Jury

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Last Updated:November 16, 2024, 20:16 IST Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Jury for this year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI). IFFI 2024: Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed As Chairperson Of International Jury Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Jury for this year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The filmmaker said he is honoured to be a part of it. Ashutosh stated, “Cinema is constantly evolving with the times, and there’s no better place to witness this evolution than at a film festival. The International Film Festival of India stands as a beacon of this transformation, and I am honored to be a part of it.” He further added, “I would like to thank the Festival Director, Mr. Shekhar Kapur, and the IFFI and NFDC team for thinking of me for Chairing this year’s International Jury. It is both a privilege and a delight to participate and immerse myself in the world of cinema.” Festival director Shekhar Kapur, who also serves as the President of …

Did you know Lagaan director Ashutosh Gowariker started his career as an actor?

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Film director Ashutosh Gowariker is well known for making movies such as `Lagaan`, `Swades`, `Jodhaa Akbar`. However, the filmmaker started his career in the movies as an actor in the year 1984. He had featured in director Ketan Mehta`s coming-of-age drama film `Holi`. The film also starred Aamir Khan, Om Puri, Shreeram Lagoo, Deepti Naval, Meena Phatak and Naseeruddin Shah. Gowariker essayed the role of Ranjeet Prakash who was Aamir Khan`s character Madan Sharma`s college friend.  On Ashutosh Gowariker`s birthday, we look at some of the films and series he featured in as an actor:  Kaala Paani (2023):  Gowariker was seen as Lt. Governor Zibran Qadri in this Netflix original series. The series narrated the story of how when a mysterious disease comes down upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a desperate effort for survival collides with a race to discover a remedy laced with human connections and tale of love, loss and despair.  Ventilator (2016): This is a 2016 Marathi film that has an ensemble cast of more than 100 actors including Ashutosh Gowariker, …

Ashutosh Gowariker On Swades Reference In Jawan: “It Is Flattering”

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Image was shared on X. (courtesy: AshGowariker ) Mumbai:  Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker says he is flattered with the clever usage of references to his acclaimed film Swades, starring Shah Rukh Khan, in recent blockbusters Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva and Jawan. Gowariker, who currently stars in the Netflix series Kaala Paani, pointed out that Prime Video series Panchayat also gave a hat-tip to his 2004 drama film. “It is very flattering (to see Swades references). The use is very clever. It was smartly done. When you are doffing your hat to a film that you have seen or has left an impression on you, the placement and position of that has to be done carefully. “In both the cases, they have done a slightly tongue-in-cheek kind of thing. Even in Panchayat there’s a line, ‘Abbey ‘Swades’ ke Mohan Bhargav’, it is a very clever placement. The whole thing is justified the way it is placed,” the 59-year-old filmmaker told PTI. In Jawan, Riddhi Dogra stars as Shah Rukh’s adoptive mother, Kaveri Amma. In Swades, late …