‘Mohenjo Daro’ director Ashutosh Gowarikar failed in history

Bollywood director Ashutosh Gowariker says he failed history class when he was school but was always fascinated by stories from the past.

“I never remember dates. I failed in history. I had no connection with geography. I get drawn to untold stories,” Gowariker said at a promotional event for his upcoming period drama Mohenjo Daro.

“What this city or society [referring to Mohenjo Daro and the Indus Valley civilisation] would be like I don’t know. It excites me to tell a story of that era,” he said.

Mohenjo Daro, set in the Indus Valley civilisation, is his second collaboration with actor Hrithik Roshan after Jodha Akbar, also a period film.

“It fascinates me what happened there, who were the people and how they have lived. I am happy I made this film. I hope I have done it justice,” he added.

The director said there are large time gaps between his films because of the research needed for each one.

“I do extensive research on my films be it for Lagaan or Jodha Akbar, so there is a gap between my films. These are special films. I was waiting for Hrithik to come on board for this film. Despite all the ups and downs, I am glad Mohenjo Daro happened,” he added.

On the title of the film, Gowariker said he used the popular name the way it was written by archaeologists.