Rajkumar Hirani
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- November 20, 1962 in Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Active Years
- 1987–2026 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Rajkumar Hirani is an Indian filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and film editor born on November 20, 1962, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Known for his work in Hindi cinema, his films frequently blend humor with social commentary to tackle complex societal issues. His directorial credits include Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., released in 2003, Lage Raho Munnabhai in 2006, 3 Idiots in 2009, PK in 2014, and Sanju. His projects have achieved commercial and critical success, earning numerous accolades throughout his career, including four National Film Awards and eleven Filmfare Awards.
Career overview
Rajkumar Hirani, also known as Raju Hirani, was born on November 20, 1962, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and film editor known for his work in Hindi cinema. Hirani's films are widely recognized for blending humor with social commentary, often revolving around significant societal themes and complex issues such as education corruption and religion.
Throughout his career, Hirani has directed five Hindi films, all of which have achieved commercial and critical success. His notable directorial works include Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., released in 2003, Lage Raho Munnabhai in 2006, 3 Idiots in 2009, PK in 2014, and Sanju. Among these, films such as 3 Idiots are noted as blockbuster hits.
Hirani's contributions to the film industry have earned him several accolades. His movies have won four National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards, establishing him as an acclaimed and prolific director of Hindi films.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Pritam and Pedro (2026) Producer
- Pritam and Pedro (2026) Story
- Pritam and Pedro (2026) Screenplay
- Pritam and Pedro (2026) Dialogue
- Pritam and Pedro (2026) Editor
- Pritam and Pedro (2026) Creator
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- Dunki (2023) Director
- Dunki (2023) Writer
- Dunki (2023) Producer
- Dunki (2023) Editor
- Sanju (2018) Director
- Sanju (2018) Producer
- Sanju (2018) Editor
- Sanju (2018) Screenplay
- Sanju (2018) Story
- 3 Idiotas (2017) Screenstory
- Yaaron Ki Baraat (2016) as Self
- Wazir (2016) Producer
- Shamitabh (2015) as Self
- PK (2014) Director
- PK (2014) Producer
- PK (2014) Screenplay
- PK (2014) Dialogue
- PK (2014) Story
- PK (2014) Editor
- Nanban (2012) Original Story
- Big in Bollywood (2011) as Himself
- 3 Idiots (2009) Director
- 3 Idiots (2009) Editor
- 3 Idiots (2009) Screenplay
- Luck by Chance (2009) as Self
- Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007) Story
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Director
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Writer
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Editor
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004) Original Film Writer
- Vasool Raja MBBS (2004) Original Story
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Director
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Screenplay
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Editor
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Mission Kashmir (2000) Editor
- The Eight Column Affair (1987) Assistant Director
- The Eight Column Affair (1987) Editor
- 4 Idiots Director
- Lalkaara Producer
- Untitled Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic Director
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Rajkumar Hirani was born on November 20, 1962 in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
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Rajkumar Hirani has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
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Rajkumar Hirani is an Indian filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and film editor born on November 20, 1962, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Known for his work in Hindi cinema, his films frequently blend humor with social commentary to tackle complex societal issues. His directorial credits include Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., released ...
Rajkumar Hirani by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Luck by Chance (2009) as Self — aged about 46
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself — aged about 39
- Shamitabh (2015) as Self — aged about 52
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self — aged about 41
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