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Swanand Kirkire
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Swanand Kirkire (born 1972) is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, writer, assistant director, actor and dialogue writer, both in television with Marathi and Hindi films. Swanand Kirkire was born and brought up at Rambagh in Indore - based Marathi speaking family to Chintamani and Neelambari, both of whom are classical singers. However, Swanand had no formal training in singing. He moved to Delhi after doing his graduation in commerce. In 1996, Swanand graduated from National School of Drama and started doing theatre.
Career :
Swanand first brush with direction came when he wrote and directed a play on freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in New Delhi. During his theatre days, he learned that Manju Singh, a television serial producer, was looking for a writer for her serial Swaraj, also on Bhagat Singh. He went to Mumbai and had an apartment in Warden Road. When the serial ended, he gave up his apartment and settled down in Goregaon, a Mumbai suburb.
Swanand was later introduced to filmmaker Pankaj Parashar, who in turn introduced him to director Sudhir Mishra. Mishra was doing a serial called Talash, with his assistant Ruchi Narain. He started assisting Sudhir while he was making Calcutta Mail, and then it continued with Chameli and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi.
Swanand had written a song during his theatre days, "Bawra mann dekhne chala ek sapna". Sudhir Mishra heard the song and decided to use it in his film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. Music composer Shantanu Moitra decided to record it in Swanand voice. When the music was out it became an instant hit. Though the film release got delayed, the music was sold out. It became popular and the music company decided to re-release it during the films release.
As Lyricist :
2003 - Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2004 - Lao Mehndiyan
2005 - Parineeta, Sehar, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow
2006 - Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 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, Paa
2010 - Lafangey Parindey, Striker, Well Done Abba, Enthiran, Raajneeti, Peepli Live
2011 - Yeh Saali Zindagi, Singham, Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap, Stand By, Balgandharva, Deool, The Dewarists
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, Coke Studio Mtv Season 2, Jai Ambike
2013 - Kai Po Che!, Inkaar, Bombay Talkies, Maazii
2014 - Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Satyamev Jayate Season 2, Bobby Jasoos, Singham Returns, Tera Mera Tedha Medha, Sonali Cable,
Satyamev Jayate Season 3, Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain, PK
2015 - Shamitabh, Hunterrr, Parched
2016 - Fitoor
2018 - October, Helicopter Eela
2019 - Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
As Playback Singer :
2003 - Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi - Bavra Mann, Aye Sajni, Qawwali – Mann Yeh Bawra, Aye Sajni – The Club Mix
2005 - Parineeta - Raat Hamari Toh
Sehar - Palken Jhukao Na
2007 - Khoya Khoya Chand - Khoya Khoya Chand
Gulaal - Sheher
Eklavya: The Royal Guard - Janu Naa, Suno Kahani
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag - Hum To Aise Hain
2008 - Uttaran - TV Serial - Uttaran Title Song
2009 - 3 Idiots - Aal Izz well, Aal Izz well – Remix
2010 - Striker - Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula
Well Done Abba - Hum Toh Apni Bawdi Lenge
Raajneeti - Ishq Barse
Deswa(Bhojpuri movie) - Manwa Ke Maani
2011 - Deool(Marathi movie) - Phoda Datta Naam Taho, Tu Jhop Tujha Datta Jaga Aahe
The Dewarists - Episode 2 - Kya Khayaal Hai
2012 - Arjun: The Warrior Prince - Manva
Krishna Aur Kans - Advent of Krishna (Ayega Koi Ayega), 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 - Lagi Lagi, Pinjra
2013 - Inkaar - Darmiyan, 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
As Music Director :
2010 - Striker - Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula
2014 - Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain - Dhuan Dhuan
As Actor :
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
Ghoomketu - Guddan chacha
2019 - Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 1) - Kumar Gandharva
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli (part 2) - Kumar Gandharva
Web Series :
2019 - Parchayee - Ghost stories by Ruskin Bond - Peon Khatri - ZEE5
2018 - Table No. 5 - ZEE5
2019 - The Verdict - State vs Nanavati - ZEE5
As Dialogue Writer :
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)
As Associate Director :
2003 - Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Calcutta Mail
2004 - Chameli
Awards :
National Film Awards :
2006 - Best Lyrics - "Bande Me Tha Dum" from Lage Raho Munna Bhai - Won
2010 - Best Lyrics - "Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh" from 3 Idiots - Won
Screen Awards :
2013 - Best Lyrics - "Maanjha" from Kai Po Che Won
2018 - Best Supporting Actor - Chumbak - Won
Mirchi Music Awards :
2012 - (Nominated)Album of The Year - Barfi!, Indie Pop Song of the Year - "Chiraiya"
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