Personal info
Known for
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
29 April
Location
Madhya Pradesh, India
Edit pageSwanand Kirkire
Biography
Swanand Kirkire (born 29 April 1969) is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, writer, actor, dialogue writer, and assistant director, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi film and television.
Early Life and Background
Swanand Kirkire was born on 29 April 1969 in India. Over the years, he developed a strong interest in music, writing, and performance, which led him to a multifaceted career in cinema and television.
Career
Kirkire has made significant contributions to Indian cinema both as a lyricist and a performer. He has won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice: first in 2006 for "Bande Me Tha Dum...Vande Mataram" from Lage Raho Munna Bhai, and again in 2009 for "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots. He was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics for "Piyu Bole" in Parineeta (2005).
In addition to his work as a lyricist, Kirkire has appeared on screen. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 66th National Film Awards in 2018 for his performance in the Marathi film Chumbak. He has also made cameo appearances, including as Sansad Ji in Panchayat 3 and as Mansoor Khan Sahab in Qala, where he also contributed to the soundtrack as a lyricist and singer.
Kirkire’s work spans multiple roles in filmmaking, including dialogue writing and assistant directing, showcasing his versatility in the Indian film industry.
