Meet filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker’s brother-in-law, made many superhit films, worked with Ranbir Kapoor- Alia Bhatt, has a special connection with…, he is…
GH News April 09, 2025 11:06 PM

Director Ashutosh Gowariker who has directed films like Lagaan Swades Jodha Akbar Mohenjo Daro needs no introduction. He has gained recognition among the audience with his iconic films and today he is counted among the best directors in the industry. Ashutosh Gowariker is not only a famous director himself but he also has a very deep relationship with the film industry. He is the son-in-law of a famous family in the film world and his brother-in-law also can give him tough competition in terms of cinema.
Ashutosh Gowariker married Sunita Mukherjee in 1988 who is now famous as Sunita Gowariker. Sunitas family dominated the film industry for many years. She is the daughter of filmmaker Deb Mukherjee. Deb Mukherjee had two marriages. Sunita is the daughter of Deb and his first wife Manisha. After breaking up with his first wife Deb Mukherjee tied the knot for the second time with Amrit Mukherjee. He has a son from this marriage - Ayan Mukherji.
Ashutosh and Ayan Mukherji are related through Sunita Mukherjee. Veteran filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is Ayans brother-in-law. Ayan Mukherjis father Deb Mukherjee and Kajol-Tanisha Mukherjees father Shomu Mukherjee were real brothers. Through this family connection Ayan is Kajol and Tanishas cousin. Along with this he is also actress Rani Mukherjees cousin. Ayan and Sunita Gowariker are step-siblings. Through this family connection Ashutosh Gowariker is also Rani Tanisha and Kajols brother-in-law.
Directed many excellent films
Now if we talk about Ayan Mukherjis film career Ayan born in a film family has established himself as a successful director. He made his directorial debut with the film Wake Up Sid in the year 2009. This film of Konkana Sen Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor was well liked. Ayan made many films with Ranbir Kapoor and most of his films were successful at the box-office.
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Ayan Mukherji made Brahmastra with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the year 2022. It was one of the biggest budget films of that year. Brahmastra made a huge profit at the box office. It was included in the list of highest grossing films of the year 2022. By giving many blockbuster films Ayan is included in the list of best actors today.