Ashutosh Gowariker, director of “Lagaan,” has been appointed festival director of the 57th International Film Festival of India by India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Gowariker succeeds Shekhar Kapur, who served a two-year term as festival director across the 55th and 56th editions. “It gives me immense pride and joy to serve as the festival […]
‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India
May 1, 2026 | 4:07 AM