Shah Rukh Khan has praised Swades as one of his most special films, while Ashutosh Gowariker celebrates 20 years of his production company, Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Pvt Ltd (AGPPL).
Released in December 2004, Swades became a significant film, with Shah Rukh’s portrayal of Mohan Bhargava striking a deep chord with audiences. The film was also a turning point for Gowariker, as it came out just days after the founding of his company on December 9, 2004.
Shah Rukh Khan Responds To Ashutosh’s Post Celebrating 20 Yrs Of AGPPL
To mark AGPPL’s 20th anniversary, Ashutosh shared a video reflecting on his journey. In response, Shah Rukh took to social media to congratulate him and wrote, “Congratulations @AshGowariker!! Your vision and talent have given us many films to cherish. Twenty years is a big milestone, and here’s to many more years of fantastic films!! Swades will always be one of my most special films…”
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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… https://t.co/dQEf8GslXS
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 9, 2024
Swades Director On Moving From Direction To Production
In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Ashutosh spoke about starting AGPPL and moving from directing to producing. He shared that after the success of Lagaan (2001), he felt confident enough to start producing his own films.
He shared, “I realised that if I was making another film, I wanted to stand on my own feet and produce it myself. With Lagaan, Aamir Khan gave me the freedom to make the film the best way possible, and I wanted to replicate that experience. That’s when I decided to start AGPPL.”
He also thanked his wife, Sunita, for her support in starting the company. “I asked her if she would be willing to take on the role of producer, which was new to her, too. Thankfully, she immediately agreed, and that’s how the company came to be.”
Ashutosh also revealed that he is working on a film about Lijjat Papad after a five-year break from directing. Due to the pandemic, production was delayed, but he mentioned that the script is now ready.
When asked about making more period films, Ashutosh, known for his work on Lagaan, teased a new project without revealing details.
He also addressed the idea of acting & said, “If I get a good offer and a good role, only then would I consider acting. Otherwise, I prefer focusing on direction.”
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