In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Ashutosh Gowariker – the director of such films as Lagaan, Swades and Jodhaa Akbar – talks about his latest epic, Everest, which he’s taking to the small screen. Gowariker writes and produces this television show about scaling the world’s highest peak, and in this interview he explains why he chose TV over film for the new project. He also discusses the failure of his last two films Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey and What’s Your Raashee? and promises he won’t make long films anymore. Finally, Gowariker reveals details about his next film, Mohenjodaro, a love story starring Hrithik Roshan set during the Indus Valley Civilization.
(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)