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Swanand Kirkire
Kirkire in 2025
Born (1972-04-29) 29 April 1972 (age 54)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Alma materNational School of Drama
Occupationslyricist, musician, screenwriter, actor, author
Years active2003–Present
Awards

Swanand Kirkire (born 29 April 1972) is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, writer, assistant director, actor and dialogue writer, who works in Marathi and Hindi film and television.[1][2][3]

Kirkire won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice: first in 2006[4] for the song "Bande Me Tha Dum...Vande Mataram"[5] from the film Lage Raho Munna Bhai, and then in 2009,[6] for the song "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from the film 3 Idiots. He received Filmfare Award nomination for Best Lyrics for the song "Piyu Bole" in Parineeta (2005).[7] In 2018, at the 66th National Film Awards he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Marathi film Chumbak.[8] He made a cameo appearance as Sansad ji in Panchayat 3 and as Mansoor Khan Sahab in Qala to whose soundtrack he also contributed as a lyricist and singer.

Early life and education

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Swanand Kirkire was born and brought up at Rambagh in Indore-based Marathi 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 to Delhi after graduating in commerce.[10] In 1996, Swanand graduated from National School of Drama and started doing theatre. During His National School of Delhi Days his batchmates were Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Subrat Dutta and Chittaranjan Tripathy.[11]

Filmography

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As lyricist

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YearFilmNotes
2003Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2004Lao MehndiyanPersonnel album
2005Kohinoor
Parineeta[12][13]
Sehar
Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow
2006Lage Raho Munna Bhai[12]National Film Award for Best Lyrics – 2006
Kahan Se Aaye Badarva
Jai Santoshi Maa
2007Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Khoya Khoya Chand
Eklavya: The Royal Guard
Johnny Gaddaar
Go
2008Welcome to Sajjanpur
20093 IdiotsNational Film Award for Best Lyrics – 2009
Paa
2010Lafangey Parindey
StrikerOne Song
1) Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula
Well Done Abba
EnthiranRobot – Hindi version
Raajneeti
Peepli Live
2011Yeh Saali Zindagi
Singham
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Stand By
BalgandharvaMarathi film
DeoolMarathi film
The DewaristsEpisode 2 Kya Khayaal Hai
2012Barfi!
English Vinglish
Vicky Donor
Oh My God
Bol Bachchan
Krishna Aur Kans
Paanch Adhyay
Ferrari Ki Sawaari
Gali Gali Chor Hai
Satyamev JayateThree songs
1) O Ri Chiraiya
2) Sakhi
3) Rupaiya
Coke Studio Mtv Season 2
Jai AmbikePersonnel Album
2013Kai Po Che!
Inkaar
Bombay Talkies
MaaziiThree Songs
1) Zindagi
2) Mora Jiya
3) Maula
2014Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Satyamev Jayate Season 2One song
1) Kaun Madari Yahan Kaun Jhamura
Bobby Jasoos[14]
Singham Returns
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
Sonali CableOne Song
1) Sikkay
Satyamev Jayate Season 3Two songs
1) Khelen
2) Maati
Bhopal: A Prayer for RainOne Song

1) Dhuan Dhuan

PKFour songs
2015Shamitabh
Hunterrr
Parched
2016Fitoor
2018OctoberOne Song
1) Manwaa
Helicopter EelaFour songs
1) Mumma Ki Parchai
2) Yadoon Ki Almari
3) Dooba Dooba
4) Khoya Ujaala
2019Sye Raa Narasimha ReddyFor Hindi Dubbed Version - four songs
1) Jaago re Narasimha Jaagore
2) Sandal mera mann
3) Sye Raa (Title Song)
4) Saansein Teri Desh Ha
2020TanhajiOne song
1) Mai Bhavani
Raat Akeli HaiOne song
1) Jagoo
LudoOne song
1) Dil Julaha
Haathi Mere SaathiThree Songs

1) Shukriya 2) Dheeme Dheeme 3) Ae Hawa

2021Madam Chief MinisterOne Song

1) Chidi Chidi

2022Chup: Revenge of the ArtistTwo songs
1) Mera Love Main
2) Gaya Gaya Gaya
QalaOne song
1) Rubaaiyaan
Goodbye1) Jaikal Mahakal

2) Chann Pardesi

3) Maaye

4) Kanni re Kanni

5) Happy Birthday

6) Beautiful

2023Lost1) Nauka Doobi

2) Roshni 3) Mon Re 4) Zara Hat Ke

GhoomerTwo songs
1) Taqdeer Se
2) Purnaviram
GanapathOne song
1) Lafda Kar Le
12th Fail1) Restart

2) Restart (Rap 'N' Folk)

Laapataa LadiesOne song
1) Dheeme Dheeme
DunkiOne Song
1) Lutt Putt Gaya
Along with IP Singh
Trial PeriodOne Song

1) Papa Superhero

Pinky Beauty ParlourOne Song

1) Bandishen

2024Singham AgainThree songs
1) "Jai Bajrangbali"
2) "Singham Again – Title Track"
3) "Lady Singham"
Zero se RestartOne Song

1) Chal Khushiyon se Milte Hain

2025AzaadOne song
1) Azaad Hai Tu
Along with Amitabh Bhattacharya
Inspector Zende1) Majhi Baygo

2) Charlie Baby

2026Assi (film)1) Maai Teri Yaad
Bandwaale1) Muqaabla (Side A)

2) Darr ki Cycle (Side A)

3) Machhri ko Pankh Laga Karr (Side A)

4) New Modern Band Anthem (Side A)

5) Train Stop (Side B)

6) Knock Knock (Side B)

7) Rebo Proposal Rap (Side B)

8) Tu mere Dil Mein Bus Ja

As playback singer

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YearFilmSongsNotes
2003Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi1) Bavra Mann
2) Aye Sajni
3) Qawwali – Mann Yeh Bavra
4) Aye Sajni – The Club Mix
2005KohinoorTitle Track
TV Serial One Song
2005ParineetaRaat Hamari Toh
SeharPalken Jhukao Na
2007Khoya Khoya ChandKhoya Khoya Chand
GulaalSheher
Eklavya: The Royal Guard1) Janu Naa
2) Suno Kahani
Laaga Chunari Mein DaagHum To Aise Hain
2008UttaranUttaran Title SongTV Serial One Song
20093 Idiots1) Aal Izz well
2) Aal Izz well – Remix
2010StrikerMaula Ajab Teri Karni Maula
Well Done AbbaHum Toh Apni Bawdi Lenge
RaajneetiIshq Barse
DeswaManwa Ke MaaniBhojpuri movie
2011Deool1) Phoda Datta Naam Taho
2) Tu Jhop Tujha Datta Jaga Aahe		Marathi movie
The DewaristsKya Khayaal HaiEpisode 2
2012Arjun: The Warrior PrinceManva
Krishna Aur Kans1) Advent of Krishna (Ayega Koi Ayega)
2) Natkhat Natkhat
Barfi!Ala BarfiVersion 2
English VinglishNavrai Majhi
Paanch AdhyayUda Jaaye
Satyamev JayateO Ri Chiraiya
Coke Studio Mtv Season 21) Lagi Lagi
2) Pinjra
2013Inkaar1) Darmiyan
2) Maula Tu Malik Hai
Ammaa Ki BoliMaa
LooteraMonta Re
2014Satyamev Jayate (Season 2)Kaun Madari Yahan Kaun Jhamura
Bhopal: A Prayer for RainDhuan Dhuan
Crazy Cukkad FamilyChand Yeh
2015MasaanTu Kisi Rail Si
2017Hanuman: Da' DamdaarThe Maa Song
2020Raat Akeli HaiJaago
2020Serious MenRaat Hai Kaala Chhata
2022Qala1) Shauq
2) Rubaaiyaan
2023Lost1) Nauka Doobi

2) Roshni 3) Mon Re 4) Zara Hat Ke

202312th Fail1) Restart
2) Restart (Rap 'N' Folk)
2024Coke Studio Bharat1) Re Mann
2025AzaadOne song
1) Azaad Hai Tu
Along with Amitabh Bhattacharya
2026Bandwaale1) Muqaabla (Side A)

2) Darr ki Cycle (Side A)

3) Machhri ko Pankh Laga Karr (Side A)

4) New Modern Band Anthem (Side A)

5) Train Stop (Side B)

6) Knock Knock (Side B)

7) Gubbare (Side B)

8) Rebo Proposal Rap (Side B)

9) Jiye to Jiye

10) Jiye to Jiye (Rishi Rich Mix)

11) Tu mere Dil Mein Bus Ja

Singles

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YearSongs
2023O re Mana
Journey of Lifetime
2024Shor Gul
Meri Jaan (with Hansika Pareek) [15]
2025Chaand Aawara
Mehfooz Rakh
2026Aise Na Humko

As music director

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YearFilmSongs
2010StrikerMaula Ajab Teri Karni Maula
2014Bhopal: A Prayer for RainDhuan Dhuan

As actor

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YearFilmRoleNotes
2003Hazaaron Khwaishein AisiVillager
2004ChameliSearch party member
2007Eklavya: The Royal GuardHavaldar Bablu
2012MaximumBachi Singh
2013Pune 52
2014Sonali CableDattaram Tandel (Baba)
2015Crazy Cukkad FamilyPawan Beri
2016Irudhi Suttru/Saala KhadoosShopkeeper
2017Badrinath Ki DulhaniaVaidehi's father
Mirza JuulietRajan's father
ChumbakPrasanna National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
2018Beautiful World
2019Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 1)Kumar Gandharva
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 2)Kumar Gandharva
GirlzPolice officer
2020GhoomketuGuddan chachaReleased on ZEE5
Raat Akeli HaiRamesh ChauhanReleased on Netflix
2020Khaali PeeliChoksi
2021CashSanjay Gulati
2022KissSalil Aabid[16]
QalaMansoor Khan SahabReleased on Netflix
ZwigatoGovind Raj
2023The TenantMr. Mishra
2023Three of UsDipankar Desai
2025MaalikBalhar Singh

Web series

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YearTitleRolePlatformNotes
2019Parchhayee - Ghost stories by Ruskin BondPeon KhatriZEE5[17][18]
2018Table No. 5ZEE5[19][20]
2019The Verdict - State vs NanavatiJustice R.M.MishraALTBalaji and ZEE5
2022Code M - Season 2DSP Ismail QureshiALTBalaji
2024-2025PanchayatSansad JiAmazon Prime VideoGuest Star
2026BandwaaleRobo KumarAmazon Prime Video

As dialogue writer

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YearFilmNotes
2004Chameli
2007Eklavya: The Royal Guard
SivajiDubbed Hindi Dialogues
2010EnthiranDubbed Hindi Dialogues – known as "Robot" in Hindi
2014LingaaDubbed Hindi dialogues
2015I

As associate director

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YearFilmNotes
2003Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Calcutta Mail
2004Chameli

Awards

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YearCategoryRecording/FilmResult
National Film Awards
2006Best Lyrics"Bande Me Tha Dum..Vande Mataram" from Lage Raho Munna BhaiWon
2009"Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 IdiotsWon
2018Best Supporting ActorChumbakWon[8]
Screen Awards
2013Best Lyrics"Maanjha" from Kai Po CheWon
Mirchi Music Awards
2012Album of The YearBarfi!Nominated[21]
Indie Pop Song of the Year"Chiraiyya"

References

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  1. ^ "INTERVIEW – SWANAND KIRKIRE". Screen. 13 October 2006.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Swanand Kirkire to multi-task for Ram Advani's Talisman". Radioandmusic.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Poetry in motion pictures". Live Mint. 25 December 2009.
  4. ^ Shailaja Tripathi (5 February 2009). "Vocals Beyond the Verbal". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  5. ^ Eros Entertainment (29 September 2006). "Official Clip:Bande Mein tha dum". erosentertainment.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
  6. ^ "57th NATIONAL FILM AWARDS FOR 2009" (PDF). Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  7. ^ awards IMDb.
  8. ^ a b "66th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Nawazuddin and I used to fight a lot: Swanand Kirkire". The Times of India. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  10. ^ "Nawazuddin and I used to fight a lot: Swanand Kirkire". The Times of India. 18 February 2014.
  11. ^ "Layered Lives". The Indian Express. 5 November 2007. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012.
  12. ^ a b Music Reviews | Khoya Khoya Chand | Composer Shantanu Moitra | Swanand Kirkire
  13. ^ "Swanand Kirkire, Shantanu Moitra's music lessons". The Indian Express. Screen. Retrieved 13 August 2012. [dead link]
  14. ^ Kirkire, Swanand (4 July 2014). "Bobby Jasoos". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  15. ^ Swanand Kirkire (7 September 2024). "Meri Jaan..Swanand Kirkire, Hansika Pareek, Shrey Gupta, Bharath". Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  16. ^ "Varun Grover's short film 'Kiss' heading to Beijing Queer Film Festival". The Economic Times. 14 November 2022. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Swanand Kirkire - Parchayee, Zee5". The Digital Hash. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  18. ^ "Ruskin Bond's 'The Wind On Haunted Hill' on ZEE5: Here's what this ghost story is all about!". DNA India. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  19. ^ Vaid, Kritika (21 May 2018). "Zee5's Mystery Thriller Web Series 'Table No 5' Is Perfect To Binge-Watch". India.com. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  20. ^ Jain, Ganesh (22 June 2019). "Table No. 5 The Thriller Web series on Zee 5 Revolving around a restaurant's is Worth Watching". Cine Talkers. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  21. ^ "Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012". www.radiomirchi.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
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