SWANAND KIRKIRE

Bio

Profession(s)

- Lyricist, Playback Singer, Writer, Assistant Director, Actor, Dialogue Writer

Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5 6

Eye Colour

Dark Brown

Hair Colour

Salt Pepper

Career

Debut

Film (Lyricist, Singer, Associate Director, Actor)):

- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003)

Film (Music Director):

- Striker (2010)

TV (Lyricist):

- Satyamev Jayate (2012)

Famous For

- For writing the songs, Bande Me Tha DumVande Mataram from the film, Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh from the film, 3 Idiots (2009)

Awards/Honours

- National Award for Best Lyrics for the song Bande Me Tha Dum from Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)

- National Award for Best Lyrics for the song Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh from 3 Idiots (2010)

- Screen Award for Best Lyrics for the song, Maanjha from Kai Po Che (2013)

- Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Chumbak (2018)

- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Chumbak (2019)

Personal Life

Schools

- Shri Dayanand Higher Secondary School, Indore

College(s)

- BVM College of Management Education, Madhya Pradesh

Date Of Birth

Birthplace

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Nationality

Indian

Hometown

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor of Commerce

Food Habit

Non-Vegetarian

Hobbies

Listening to Songs, Reading Books, Writing

Relationships

Marital Status

Unmarried

Family

Spouse(s)

- N/A

Parents

Father

- - Chintamani Kirkire (Bank Manager Classical Singer)

Mother

- - Neelambari Kirkire (Administrative Officer Classical Singer)

Siblings

- Swanand has one sister.

Favourites

Food

Masala Dosa

Dessert(s)

Guava Ice-cream

Actress

Chitrangada Singh

Singer(s)

Kishore Kumar

Sport(s)

Cricket

Destination

Srinagar

Personal Belongings / Assets

Bikes Collection

- Yezdi