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.
Kirkire won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice: first in 2006 for the song "Bande Me Tha Dum...Vande Mataram" from the film Lage Raho Munna Bhai, and then in 2009, 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).awards IMDb. In 2018, at the 66th National Film Awards he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Marathi film Chumbak. 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.
He moved to Delhi after graduating in commerce. 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.
Filmography
As lyricist Year Film Notes2003Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi2004Lao Mehndiyan Personnel album2005KohinoorParineeta SeharKal: Yesterday and Tomorrow2006Lage Raho Munna BhaiNational Film Award for Best Lyrics – 2006Kahan Se Aaye Badarva Jai Santoshi Maa2007Laaga Chunari Mein DaagKhoya Khoya ChandEklavya: The Royal GuardJohnny GaddaarGo2008Welcome to Sajjanpur20093 IdiotsNational Film Award for Best Lyrics – 2009Paa2010Lafangey ParindeyStriker One Song1) Maula Ajab Teri Karni MaulaWell Done AbbaEnthiranRobot – Hindi versionRaajneetiPeepli Live2011Yeh Saali ZindagiSinghamBbuddah Hoga Terra BaapStand ByBalgandharvaMarathi filmDeoolMarathi filmThe DewaristsEpisode 2 Kya Khayaal Hai2012Barfi!English VinglishVicky DonorOh My GodBol BachchanKrishna Aur KansPaanch AdhyayFerrari Ki SawaariGali Gali Chor HaiSatyamev Jayate Three songs1) O Ri Chiraiya2) Sakhi3) RupaiyaCoke Studio Mtv Season 2Jai Ambike Personnel Album2013Kai Po Che!InkaarBombay TalkiesMaazii Three Songs1) Zindagi2) Mora Jiya3) Maula2014Shaadi Ke Side EffectsSatyamev Jayate Season 2 One song1) Kaun Madari Yahan Kaun JhamuraBobby JasoosSingham Returns Tera Mera Tedha MedhaSonali Cable One Song1) SikkaySatyamev Jayate Season 3 Two songs1) Khelen2) MaatiBhopal: A Prayer for Rain One Song 1) Dhuan DhuanPK Four songs2015ShamitabhHunterrrParched2016Fitoor2018October One Song 1) ManwaaHelicopter EelaFour songs 1) Mumma Ki Parchai2) Yadoon Ki Almari3) Dooba Dooba4) Khoya Ujaala 2019 Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy For Hindi Dubbed Version - four songs 1) Jaago re Narasimha Jaagore2) Sandal mera mann3) Sye Raa (Title Song)4) Saansein Teri Desh Ha2020 TanhajiOne song1) Mai BhavaniRaat Akeli HaiOne song1) JagooLudoOne song1) Dil JulahaHaathi Mere SaathiThree Songs 1) Shukriya 2) Dheeme Dheeme 3) Ae Hawa2021Madam Chief MinisterOne Song 1) Chidi Chidi2022 Chup: Revenge of the ArtistTwo songs 1) Mera Love Main2) Gaya Gaya GayaQalaOne song1) RubaaiyaanGoodbye1) 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 Ghoomer Two songs 1) Taqdeer Se 2) Purnaviram Ganapath One song 1) Lafda Kar Le 12th Fail 1) Restart 2) Restart (Rap 'N' Folk)Laapataa Ladies One song1) Dheeme Dheeme Dunki One Song 1) Lutt Putt Gaya Along with IP Singh Trial PeriodOne Song 1) Papa SuperheroPinky Beauty ParlourOne Song 1) Bandishen2024Singham AgainThree songs1) "Jai Bajrangbali" 2) "Singham Again – Title Track" 3) "Lady Singham"Zero se RestartOne Song 1) Chal Khushiyon se Milte Hain2025AzaadOne song1) Azaad Hai TuAlong with Amitabh BhattacharyaInspector Zende1) Majhi Baygo 2) Charlie Baby2026Assi (film)1) Maai Teri YaadBandwaale1) 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 Year Film SongsNotes2003Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi 1) Bavra Mann2) Aye Sajni3) Qawwali – Mann Yeh Bavra4) Aye Sajni – The Club Mix 2005Kohinoor Title TrackTV Serial One Song2005Parineeta Raat Hamari TohSehar Palken Jhukao Na2007Khoya Khoya ChandKhoya Khoya ChandGulaalSheherEklavya: The Royal Guard1) Janu Naa 2) Suno KahaniLaaga Chunari Mein Daag Hum To Aise Hain 2008Uttaran Uttaran Title SongTV Serial One Song20093 Idiots 1) Aal Izz well 2) Aal Izz well – Remix2010Striker Maula Ajab Teri Karni MaulaWell Done Abba Hum Toh Apni Bawdi Lenge Raajneeti Ishq BarseDeswa Manwa Ke MaaniBhojpuri movie2011Deool 1) Phoda Datta Naam Taho 2) Tu Jhop Tujha Datta Jaga AaheMarathi movieThe DewaristsKya Khayaal HaiEpisode 22012Arjun: The Warrior Prince ManvaKrishna Aur Kans 1) Advent of Krishna (Ayega Koi Ayega) 2) Natkhat NatkhatBarfi! Ala BarfiVersion 2English Vinglish Navrai MajhiPaanch Adhyay Uda JaayeSatyamev JayateO Ri ChiraiyaCoke Studio Mtv Season 21) Lagi Lagi 2) Pinjra 2013Inkaar 1) Darmiyan 2) Maula Tu Malik HaiAmmaa Ki Boli MaaLootera Monta Re2014Satyamev Jayate (Season 2) Kaun Madari Yahan Kaun JhamuraBhopal: A Prayer for Rain Dhuan DhuanCrazy Cukkad Family Chand Yeh2015Masaan Tu Kisi Rail Si2017Hanuman: Da' Damdaar The Maa Song2020Raat Akeli Hai Jaago2020Serious Men Raat Hai Kaala Chhata2022Qala 1) Shauq 2) Rubaaiyaan2023Lost1) Nauka Doobi 2) Roshni 3) Mon Re 4) Zara Hat Ke202312th Fail1) Restart 2) Restart (Rap 'N' Folk)2024Coke Studio Bharat1) Re Mann2025AzaadOne song1) Azaad Hai TuAlong with Amitabh Bhattacharya2026Bandwaale1) 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 YearSongs2023O re ManaJourney of Lifetime2024Shor GulMeri Jaan (with Hansika Pareek) 2025Chaand AawaraMehfooz Rakh2026Aise Na Humko
As music director Year Film Songs2010Striker Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula2014Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain Dhuan Dhuan
As actor YearFilmRoleNotes2003Hazaaron Khwaishein AisiVillager2004ChameliSearch party member2007Eklavya: The Royal GuardHavaldar Bablu2012MaximumBachi Singh2013Pune 522014Sonali Cable Dattaram Tandel (Baba)2015Crazy Cukkad FamilyPawan Beri2016Irudhi Suttru/Saala KhadoosShopkeeper2017Badrinath Ki DulhaniaVaidehi's fatherMirza JuulietRajan's fatherChumbakPrasanna National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor2018Beautiful World2019Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 1)Kumar GandharvaBhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 2)Kumar GandharvaGirlzPolice officer2020GhoomketuGuddan chachaReleased on ZEE5Raat Akeli HaiRamesh ChauhanReleased on Netflix2020Khaali PeeliChoksi2021CashSanjay Gulati2022KissSalil AabidQala Mansoor Khan SahabReleased on NetflixZwigatoGovind Raj2023The TenantMr. Mishra2023Three of UsDipankar Desai2025Maalik Balhar Singh
Web series YearTitleRolePlatformNotes2019Parchhayee - Ghost stories by Ruskin BondPeon KhatriZEE52018Table No. 5ZEE52019The Verdict - State vs NanavatiJustice R.M.MishraALTBalaji and ZEE52022Code M - Season 2DSP Ismail QureshiALTBalaji2024-2025PanchayatSansad JiAmazon Prime VideoGuest Star2026BandwaaleRobo KumarAmazon Prime Video
As dialogue writer Year Film Notes2004Chameli2007Eklavya: The Royal GuardSivaji Dubbed Hindi Dialogues2010Enthiran Dubbed Hindi Dialogues – known as "Robot" in Hindi2014 Lingaa Dubbed Hindi dialogues2015 I
As associate director Year Film Notes2003Hazaaron Khwaishein AisiCalcutta Mail2004Chameli
Awards YearCategoryRecording/FilmResultNational Film Awards2006Best Lyrics "Bande Me Tha Dum..Vande Mataram" from Lage Raho Munna Bhai2009"Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots2018Best Supporting ActorChumbakScreen Awards2013Best Lyrics"Maanjha" from Kai Po CheMirchi Music Awards 2012 Album of The Year Barfi! rowspan=2 Indie Pop Song of the Year "Chiraiyya"
References
External links
Swanand Kirkire filmography Bollywood Hungama