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| Swanand Kirkire | |
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| Born | 1970 (age 41–42) |
| Origin | Indore, India |
| Occupations | lyricist, singer, writer |
Swanand Kirkire (born 1970) is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, writer, also a television serial writer, assistant director, dialogue writer, both in television and Hindi films.[1][2][3]
Kirkire won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice. First in 2007 [4] for the song "Bande Me Tha Dum...Vande Mataram" [5] from the 2006 film, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, second time in 2009,[6] for the song "Behti Hawaa Sa Tha Woh..." from the film 3 Idiots. He also received Filmfare Award nomination for Best Lyrics for the song "Piyu Bole" in Parineeta (2005).[7]
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[edit] 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 who are classical singers. However he has 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 [8]
[edit] Career
The first try came with direction when Swanand wrote and directed a play on freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in New Delhi. During his theatre days, he learnt that Manju Singh, a television serial producer, was looking for a writer for his 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.[9][10]
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's voice. Music was out and it became instant hit. Though the film's release got delayed but music was sold out. It became popular and the music company decided to re-release it again during the film's release.[11]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] As actor
- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi - villager
- Eklavya - Havaldar Bablu
- Chameli - Search party member
[edit] As Music Director
- Ajab Teri Karni Maula - Striker
[edit] As playback singer
- Ajab Teri Karni Maula - Striker,
- Aal Izz well - 3 Idiots
- Sheher - Gulaal
- Title song of Uttaran
- Bawra Mann dekhne chala ek sapna- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
- Aye sajni re aye sajni - Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
- Ratiya kari kari ratiya - Parineeta
- Palkein jhukao Na - Sehar
- Janu na, Suno Kahani - Eklavya: The Royal Guard,[12]
- Khoya Khoya Chand[12][13]
[edit] As lyricist
- Maula Ajab Teri Karni Maula - Striker,
- Laaga Chunari Mein Daag,[2]
- Khoya Khoya Chand
- Eklavya: The Royal Guard
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai[12]
- Jai Santoshi Maa[2]
- Sehar[2]
- Kal- Yesterday & Tomorrow
- Parineeta[12][13]
- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
- 3 Idiots
- Paa
- Lafangey Parindey
- Enthiran (as Robot - Hindi version)
- Yeh saali zindagi
- Singham
- Balgandharva - Marathi film
[edit] As dialogue writer
- Eklavya: The Royal Guard
- Chameli
- Sivaji (Dubbed Hindi Dialogues)
- Enthiran (Dialogues - known as Robot in Hindi)
[edit] As associate director
[edit] References
- ^ "INTERVIEW". Screen (magazine). October 13, 2006. http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=13822.
- ^ a b c d Radioandmusic.com : Swanand Kirkire to multi-task for Ram Advani's Talisman
- ^ "Poetry in motion pictures". Live Mint. Dec 25 2009. http://www.livemint.com/2009/12/25204435/Poetry-in-motion-pictures.html.
- ^ Shailaja Tripathi (5 February 2009). "Vocals Beyond the Verbal". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/02/05/stories/2009020550530200.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ^ Eros Entertainment (29 September 2006). "Official Clip:Bande Mein tha dum". erosentertainment.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew9aY7tWdfA&feature=channel_page. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ^ http://dff.nic.in/57thNFAaward.pdf
- ^ awards IMDB.
- ^ "Layered Lives". Indian Express. Nov 05, 2007. http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Layered-Lives/236054/.
- ^ Interview Lyrics - Swanand Kirkire HindiSong.com
- ^ "The Man Who Made It All Well: Theatre veteran, award-winning lyricist, and now filmmaker.". Tehelka Magazine, Vol 7, Issue 39, Dated October 02, 2010. http://www.tehelka.com/story_main47.asp?filename=hub021010The_man.asp.
- ^ "'Mumbai language is complete bhelpuri'". Rediff.com Movies. October 11, 2006. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/11swanand.htm.
- ^ a b c d Music Reviews | Khoya Khoya Chand | Composer Shantanu Moitra | Swanand Kirkire
- ^ a b Swanand Kirkire, Shantanu Moitra's music lessons - ScreenIndia.Com
