Swanand Kirkire | |
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 Kirkire in 2025 | |
| Born | (1969-04-29)29 April 1969 (age 56) |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama |
| Occupation(s) | lyricist,musician,screenwriter,actor,author |
| Years active | 2003– |
| Awards | |
Swanand Kirkire (born 29 April 1969) is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, writer, assistant director, actor and dialogue writer, who works inMarathi andHindi film and television.[1][2][3]
Kirkire won theNational Film Award for Best Lyrics twice: first in 2006[4] for the song "Bande Me Tha Dum...Vande Mataram"[5] from the filmLage Raho Munna Bhai, and then in 2009,[6] for the song "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from the film3 Idiots. He receivedFilmfare Award nomination for Best Lyrics for the song "Piyu Bole" inParineeta (2005).[7] In 2018, at the66th National Film Awards he won theNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Marathi filmChumbak.[8] He made a cameo appearance as Sansad ji inPanchayat 3 and as Mansoor Khan Sahab in Qala to whosesoundtrack he also contributed as a lyricist and singer.
Swanand Kirkire was born and brought up at Rambagh inIndore-basedMarathi speaking family to Chintamani (father) and Neelambari (mother), both of whom are classical singers. However, Swanand had no formal training in singing.[9]
He moved toDelhi after graduating in commerce.[10] In 1996, Swanand graduated fromNational School of Drama and started doing theatre. During His National School of Delhi Days his batchmates wereNawazuddin Siddiqui,Subrat Dutta andChittaranjan Tripathy.[11]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | |
| 2004 | Lao Mehndiyan | Personnel album |
| 2005 | Kohinoor | |
| Parineeta[12][13] | ||
| Sehar | ||
| Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | ||
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai[12] | National Film Award for Best Lyrics – 2006 |
| Kahan Se Aaye Badarva | ||
| Jai Santoshi Maa | ||
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | |
| Khoya Khoya Chand | ||
| Eklavya: The Royal Guard | ||
| Johnny Gaddaar | ||
| Go | ||
| 2008 | Welcome to Sajjanpur | |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | National Film Award for Best Lyrics – 2009 |
| Paa | ||
| 2010 | Lafangey Parindey | |
| Striker | One Song 1) Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula | |
| Well Done Abba | ||
| Enthiran | Robot – Hindi version | |
| Raajneeti | ||
| Peepli Live | ||
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | |
| Singham | ||
| Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap | ||
| Stand By | ||
| Balgandharva | Marathi film | |
| Deool | Marathi film | |
| The Dewarists | Episode 2 Kya Khayaal Hai | |
| 2012 | Barfi! | |
| English Vinglish | ||
| Vicky Donor | ||
| Oh My God | ||
| Bol Bachchan | ||
| Krishna Aur Kans | ||
| Paanch Adhyay | ||
| Ferrari Ki Sawaari | ||
| Gali Gali Chor Hai | ||
| Satyamev Jayate | Three songs 1) O Ri Chiraiya 2) Sakhi 3) Rupaiya | |
| Coke Studio Mtv Season 2 | ||
| Jai Ambike | Personnel Album | |
| 2013 | Kai Po Che! | |
| Inkaar | ||
| Bombay Talkies | ||
| Maazii | Three Songs 1) Zindagi 2) Mora Jiya 3) Maula | |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | |
| Satyamev Jayate Season 2 | One song 1) Kaun Madari Yahan Kaun Jhamura | |
| Bobby Jasoos[14] | ||
| Singham Returns | ||
| Tera Mera Tedha Medha | ||
| Sonali Cable | One Song 1) Sikkay | |
| Satyamev Jayate Season 3 | Two songs 1) Khelen 2) Maati | |
| Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | One Song 1) Dhuan Dhuan | |
| PK | Four songs | |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | |
| Hunterrr | ||
| Parched | ||
| 2016 | Fitoor | |
| 2018 | October | One Song 1) Manwaa |
| Helicopter Eela | Four songs 1) Mumma Ki Parchai 2) Yadoon Ki Almari 3) Dooba Dooba 4) Khoya Ujaala | |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | For Hindi Dubbed Version - four songs 1) Jaago re Narasimha Jaagore 2) Sandal mera mann 3) Sye Raa (Title Song) 4) Saansein Teri Desh Ha |
| 2020 | Tanhaji | One song 1) Mai Bhavani |
| Raat Akeli Hai | One song 1) Jagoo | |
| Ludo | One song 1) Dil Julaha | |
| 2022 | Chup: Revenge of the Artist | Two songs 1) Mera Love Main 2) Gaya Gaya Gaya |
| Qala | One song 1) Rubaaiyaan | |
| 2023 | Lost | |
| Ghoomer | Two songs 1) Taqdeer Se 2) Purnaviram | |
| Ganapath | One song 1) Lafda Kar Le | |
| 12th Fail | ||
| Dunki | One Song 1) Lutt Putt Gaya Along with IP Singh | |
| 2024 | Laapataa Ladies | One song 1) Dheeme Dheeme |
| Singham Again | Three songs 1) "Jai Bajrangbali" 2) "Singham Again – Title Track" 3) "Lady Singham" | |
| 2025 | Azaad | One song 1) Azaad Hai Tu Along withAmitabh Bhattacharya |
| Year | Film | Songs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | 1) Bavra Mann 2) Aye Sajni 3) Qawwali – Mann Yeh Bavra 4) Aye Sajni – The Club Mix | |
| 2005 | Kohinoor | Title Track | TV Serial One Song |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Raat Hamari Toh | |
| Sehar | Palken Jhukao Na | ||
| 2007 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Khoya Khoya Chand | |
| Gulaal | Sheher | ||
| Eklavya: The Royal Guard | 1) Janu Naa 2) Suno Kahani | ||
| Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Hum To Aise Hain | ||
| 2008 | Uttaran | Uttaran Title Song | TV Serial One Song |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | 1) Aal Izz well 2) Aal Izz well – Remix | |
| 2010 | Striker | Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula | |
| Well Done Abba | Hum Toh Apni Bawdi Lenge | ||
| Raajneeti | Ishq Barse | ||
| Deswa | Manwa Ke Maani | Bhojpuri movie | |
| 2011 | Deool | 1) Phoda Datta Naam Taho 2) Tu Jhop Tujha Datta Jaga Aahe | Marathi movie |
| The Dewarists | Kya Khayaal Hai | Episode 2 | |
| 2012 | Arjun: The Warrior Prince | Manva | |
| Krishna Aur Kans | 1) Advent of Krishna (Ayega Koi Ayega) 2) Natkhat Natkhat | ||
| Barfi! | Ala Barfi | Version 2 | |
| English Vinglish | Navrai Majhi | ||
| Paanch Adhyay | Uda Jaaye | ||
| Satyamev Jayate | O Ri Chiraiya | ||
| Coke Studio Mtv Season 2 | 1) Lagi Lagi 2) Pinjra | ||
| 2013 | Inkaar | 1) Darmiyan 2) Maula Tu Malik Hai | |
| Ammaa Ki Boli | Maa | ||
| Lootera | Monta Re | ||
| 2014 | Satyamev Jayate (Season 2) | Kaun Madari Yahan Kaun Jhamura | |
| Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Dhuan Dhuan | ||
| Crazy Cukkad Family | Chand Yeh | ||
| 2015 | Masaan | Tu Kisi Rail Si | |
| 2017 | Hanuman: Da' Damdaar | The Maa Song | |
| 2020 | Raat Akeli Hai | Jaago | |
| 2020 | Serious Men | Raat Hai Kaala Chhata | |
| 2022 | Qala | 1) Shauq 2) Rubaaiyaan | |
| 2023 | Lost | Nauka Doobi | |
| 2023 | 12th Fail | 1) Restart 2) Restart (Rap 'N' Folk) |
| Year | Film | Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Striker | Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula |
| 2014 | Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Dhuan Dhuan |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Villager | |
| 2004 | Chameli | Search party member | |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | Havaldar Bablu | |
| 2012 | Maximum | Bachi Singh | |
| 2013 | Pune 52 | ||
| 2014 | Sonali Cable | Dattaram Tandel (Baba) | |
| 2015 | Crazy Cukkad Family | Pawan Beri | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru/Saala Khadoos | Shopkeeper | |
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Vaidehi's father | |
| Mirza Juuliet | Rajan's father | ||
| Chumbak | PrasannaNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | ||
| 2018 | Beautiful World | ||
| 2019 | Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 1) | Kumar Gandharva | |
| Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 2) | Kumar Gandharva | ||
| Girlz | Police officer | ||
| 2020 | Ghoomketu | Guddan chacha | Released onZEE5 |
| Raat Akeli Hai | Ramesh Chauhan | Released onNetflix | |
| 2020 | Khaali Peeli | Choksi | |
| 2021 | Cash | Sanjay Gulati | |
| 2022 | Kiss | Salil Aabid | [15] |
| Qala | Mansoor Khan Sahab | Released onNetflix | |
| Zwigato | Govind Raj | ||
| 2023 | The Tenant | Mr. Mishra | |
| 2023 | Three of Us | Dipankar Desai | |
| 2025 | Maalik | Balhar Singh |
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Parchhayee - Ghost stories by Ruskin Bond | Peon Khatri | ZEE5 | [16][17] |
| 2018 | Table No. 5 | ZEE5 | [18][19] | |
| 2019 | The Verdict - State vs Nanavati | Justice R.M.Mishra | ALTBalaji and ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Code M - Season 2 | DSP Ismail Qureshi | ALTBalaji | |
| 2024-2025 | Panchayat | Sansad Ji | Amazon Prime Video | Guest Star |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chameli | |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | |
| Sivaji | Dubbed Hindi Dialogues | |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Dubbed Hindi Dialogues – known as "Robot" in Hindi |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Dubbed Hindi dialogues |
| 2015 | I |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | |
| Calcutta Mail | ||
| 2004 | Chameli |
| Year | Category | Recording/Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | |||
| 2006 | Best Lyrics | "Bande Me Tha Dum..Vande Mataram" fromLage Raho Munna Bhai | Won |
| 2009 | "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from3 Idiots | Won | |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actor | Chumbak | Won[8] |
| Screen Awards | |||
| 2013 | Best Lyrics | "Maanjha" fromKai Po Che | Won |
| Mirchi Music Awards | |||
| 2012 | Album of The Year | Barfi! | Nominated[20] |
| Indie Pop Song of the Year | "Chiraiyya" | ||
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