‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India
•Home Film News May 1, 2026 2:07am PT ‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest ‘Lagaan...
•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 director for the prestigious 57th International Film Festival of India, Goa,” Gowariker said.
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Home Film News May 1, 2026 2:07am PT ‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest ‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India 6 minutes ago Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Sets Blue Finch on Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE) 14 minutes ago CJ ENM, TBS and U-Next Form Korea-Japan Drama Venture StudioMonowa 3 hours ago See All Getty Images 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 director for the prestigious 57th International Film Festival of India, Goa,” Gowariker said. “I feel privileged to have witnessed the evolution of this festival. From attending it in 1984 to continuing my association over the years, right up to 2024, when I served as the jury president for international cinema.” Related Stories Jez Butterworth Sets Five Year Film and TV Deal with Universal Entertainmentالمصدر: Variety Entertainment | Source: Variety Entertainment
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