MUMBAI: Fresh from his latest film Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se, Ashutosh Gowariker has evinced interest in directing a Marathi film.

"I will love to make a Marathi film but I am hard pressed for time. Currently, I am busy with the release of my film," Gowariker said.

Gowariker was speaking on the occasion of music launch of a Marathi film Sumbaran that would be premiered in the ensuing International Film Festival of India to be held in Goa.

The director also recalled his long association with the movie‘s music director Rahul Ranade. "My association with Rahul goes back to 1984 when we both had worked in Holi. It was because of him and the way the movie has shaped up, that I was compelled to come for this music launch," Ashutosh said.

Gowariker has earlier helmed films like Lagaan, Swades and Jodhaa Akbar while he has acted in Marathi cult movies like Sarkarnama, Vazir and Ek Ratra Mantarleli.