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Swanand Kirkire was born on April 29, 1970 in Indore, Indore district, India. Swanand Kirkire is credited as an author, actor and lyricist. The age as of 2026 is 56. Awards on record include National Film Award for Best Lyrics (2008).
My Take
What draws me to Swanand Kirkire is his quiet mastery of words. Working across Marathi and Hindi cinema as a lyricist, writer, and actor, he belongs to that rare breed of artist who shapes a film from behind the scenes. A National Film Award for Best Lyrics is no small feat, and to my mind it confirms what I sense in his work: a single well-chosen line can carry an entire scene. I admire creators who refuse to be boxed into one role, and Kirkire's range, from the page to the screen, suggests a restless, generous talent that I find genuinely compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Swanand Kirkire
- Name (Japanese)
- スワナンド・キルキレ
- Reading
- すわなんど・きるきれ
- Born
- April 29, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Indore, Indore district, India
- Occupation
- author / actor / lyricist / songwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2008 National Film Award for Best Lyrics
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Swanand Kirkire born?
Born April 29, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Swanand Kirkire from?
Swanand Kirkire is from Indore, Indore district, India.
What does Swanand Kirkire do?
Swanand Kirkire works as author, actor, lyricist, songwriter.
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