Swanand Kirkire
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Born | (1972-04-29) 29 April 1972 (age 52) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Alma mater | National School of Drama |
Occupation(s) | lyricist, musician, screenwriter, actor, author |
Years active | 2003–2023 |
Awards |
Swanand Kirkire (Marathi: स्वानंद किरकिरे; 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
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 doing his graduation 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 Tripathi.[11]
Filmography
As lyricist
Year | Film | Notes |
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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 |
As playback singer
Year | Film | Songs | Notes |
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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) |
As music director
Year | Film | Songs |
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2010 | Striker | Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula |
2014 | Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Dhuan Dhuan |
As actor
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 | Prasanna National 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 | ||
2020 | Ghoomketu | Guddan chacha | Released on ZEE5 |
Raat Akeli Hai | Ramesh Chauhan | Released on Netflix | |
2020 | Khaali Peeli | Choksi | |
2021 | Cash | Sanjay Gulati | |
2022 | Kiss | Salil Aabid | [15] |
Qala | Mansoor Khan Sahab | Released on Netflix | |
Zwigato | Govind Raj | ||
2023 | The Tenant | Mr. Mishra | |
2023 | Three of Us | Dipankar Desai |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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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 | Panchayat 3 | Sansad Ji | Amazon Prime Video | Special appearance |
As dialogue writer
Year | Film | Notes |
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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 |
As associate director
Year | Film | Notes |
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2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | |
Calcutta Mail | ||
2004 | Chameli |
Awards
Year | Category | Recording/Film | Result |
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National Film Awards | |||
2006 | Best Lyrics | "Bande Me Tha Dum..Vande Mataram" from Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Won |
2010 | "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots | Won | |
2018 | Best Supporting Actor | Chumbak | Won[8] |
Screen Awards | |||
2013 | Best Lyrics | "Maanjha" from Kai Po Che | Won |
Mirchi Music Awards | |||
2012 | Album of The Year | Barfi! | Nominated[20] |
Indie Pop Song of the Year | "Chiraiyya" |
References
- ^ "INTERVIEW – SWANAND KIRKIRE". Screen. 13 October 2006.[dead link]
- ^ "Swanand Kirkire to multi-task for Ram Advani's Talisman". Radioandmusic.com. Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "Poetry in motion pictures". Live Mint. 25 December 2009.
- ^ Shailaja Tripathi (5 February 2009). "Vocals Beyond the Verbal". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "57th NATIONAL FILM AWARDS FOR 2009" (PDF). Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ awards IMDb.
- ^ a b "66th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ "Nawazuddin and I used to fight a lot: Swanand Kirkire". The Times of India. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Nawazuddin and I used to fight a lot: Swanand Kirkire". The Times of India. 18 February 2014.
- ^ "Layered Lives". The Indian Express. 5 November 2007. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012.
- ^ a b Music Reviews | Khoya Khoya Chand | Composer Shantanu Moitra | Swanand Kirkire
- ^ "Swanand Kirkire, Shantanu Moitra's music lessons". The Indian Express. ScreenIndia.Com. Retrieved 13 August 2012. [dead link]
- ^ Kirkire, Swanand (4 July 2014). "Bobby Jasoos". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Swanand Kirkire - Parchayee, Zee5". The Digital Hash. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012". www.radiomirchi.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
External links
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- Swanand Kirkire at IMDb
- Swanand Kirkire filmography Bollywood Hungama
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