Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010), about the Chittagong Uprising set in undivided Bengal of 1930, starred Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. Gowariker's romantic comedy What's Your Raashee? (2009), starred Priyanka Chopra in 12 roles and Harman Baweja. Jodhaa Akbar (2008), another historical epic romance set in the 16th century, starred Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. In 2004, Gowariker directed Swades, starring Shahrukh Khan. It ranked third among 2001's Indian movies in terms of gross revenue. Lagaan was the story of a cricket match between British officers and Indian villagers in the late 19th century.
In 2001, Gowariker wrote and directed the period epic movie Lagaan, produced by and starring Aamir Khan. His second movie Baazi (1995), starred Aamir Khan. The 1993 movie Pehla Nasha marked Gowariker's directorial debut.
(1998) and several films, including Naam (1986), Chamatkar (1992), and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993).
After that, he acted in several television serials, including Circus (1989), C.I.D. On the Holi sets, Gowariker met Aamir Khan. Gowariker started his career as an actor, making his debut in 1984 in director Ketan Mehta's picture Holi.