Swanand Kirkire Indian Actor Born 1970 in Indore
Swanand Kirkire · author and actor · Indian
Known for
Biography
Swanand Kirkire is an Indian actor born on 29 April 1970 in Indore. His best-known titles on this site are Zwigato and Sonali Cable (2014).
Early life
He studied at National School of Drama.
Career
Records list Chameli (2003) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, he appeared in Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007). The 2010s brought Crazy Cukkad Family (2015) and Chumbak (2017). His 2020s credits include Raat Akeli Hai (2020) and Maalik (2025).
In all, 12 films appear in his credits from 2003 to 2026. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (3). The newest title on record is Yeh Prem Mol Liya, from 2026. He is also credited as writer on Chameli and Taalismaan.
Recognition
Swanand Kirkire received the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 2008 for Bande Mein Tha Dum... Vande Mataram.
Filmography
12 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yeh Prem Mol Liya | Film | |
| 2025 | Maalik | Film | |
| 2023 | The Tenant | Film | |
| 2020 | Raat Akeli Hai | Film | |
| 2017 | Chumbak | Film | |
| 2015 | Crazy Cukkad Family | Film | |
| 2014 | Sonali Cable | Film | |
| 2009 | Taalismaan | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | Film | |
| 2003 | Chameli | Writer | Film |
| Three of Us | Film | ||
| Zwigato | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | National Film Award for Best Lyrics | Bande Mein Tha Dum... Vande Mataram | Won |
Personal life
He studied at National School of Drama.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Swanand Kirkire?
Swanand Kirkire is 56 years old, born on 29 April 1970 in Indore.
What is Swanand Kirkire known for?
Swanand Kirkire is known for Zwigato and Sonali Cable (2014).
What is Swanand Kirkire’s nationality?
Swanand Kirkire is Indian, born in Indore.
Has Swanand Kirkire won any awards?
Yes. Swanand Kirkire won National Film Award for Best Lyrics (2008) for Bande Mein Tha Dum... Vande Mataram.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q7653555), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Sriya Sarkar · CC BY 4.0
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