In January this year, rumours were rife that Kantara (2022) star Rishab Shetty was teaming up with filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker on a period drama centred on a ruler of south India. The buzz gained further credence when the Kannada star was spotted leaving the filmmaker’s office. As we catch up with Gowariker, who completes 20 years as a producer this month, we ask him the obvious question: Is a collaboration on the cards? “Not yet. It was a meet-and-greet because we like each other’s movies. It would fit if we work together. Let’s see,” he smiles, his reply leaving ample room for interpretation. 

Ashutosh Gowariker