Swanand Kirkire

While Bobby Deol earned massive praise for his menacing role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, not everyone in the industry is on board with the film’s messaging. National Award-winning lyricist and writer Swanand Kirkire has voiced strong objections to the film’s portrayal of masculinity and poetry. Speaking on The Lallantop’s podcast, Swanand Kirkire didn’t hold back as he criticised Animal and the larger acceptance it received.

Sudhir Mishra reflects on the 20th anniversary of 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi,' considering it his most personal and impactful work, shaped by his upbringing and the socio-political climate of the time. He acknowledges the challenges of recreating such a film today, praising Pritish Nandy's support and the serendipitous casting choices that contributed to its success.

The singer-lyricist turned actor, who previously played minor roles in Bollywood films like 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' and 'Chameli', played the lead role of Prasanna in the Marathi film 'Chumbak' has bagged best-supporting actor award at the 66th National Film Awards.

After the release of Kajol's 'Helicopter Eela' trailer, it was pointed out that versatile lyricist and playback singer Swanand Kirkire's name was missed out from the end credits.

The singer-lyricist turned actor Swanand Kirkire is currently on cloud nine. After receiving the 56th Maharashtra State Film Awards earlier this year, he was adorned with yet another 'Best Supporting Actor' award at the 66th National Film Awards for his stupendous role in Marathi film, ‘Chumbak’.

Swanand Kirkire to host Saregama's next untitled show for EPIC.

After singer Shaan and music composer Shantanu Moitra, popular lyricist Swanand Kirkire has been finalised as the third judge of a music reality show.

Indore-born lyricist Swanand Kirkire raves about the food of his hometown, especially its chaat.

Indian lyricist, playback singer, and actor Swanand Kirkire was deeply shocked upon hearing about the passing of Pakistani musician Haniya Aslam.

After actor Akshay Kumar was left impressed with a Marathi film he saw at the Mumbai Film Festival last year, he decided to present it. The film was titled, ‘Chumbak’ and starred popular Bollywood lyricist Swanand Kirkire. The actor took to his twitter handle to post the teaser of the same. After actor Akshay Kumar was left impressed with a Marathi film he saw at the Mumbai Film Festival last year, he decided to present it. The film was titled, ‘Chumbak’ and starred popular Bollywood lyricist Swanand Kirkire. The actor took to his twitter handle to post the teaser of the same.

Writer director Swanand Kirkire feels that he may have gained fame as a singer and lyricist but his first love remains theatre

Composer-lyricist-actor Swanand Kirkire exclusively opened up about the recent death of legendary composer Khayyam. He said, "It is a huge loss for the industry. I called him the composer of the poets. He understood poetry like nobody else. He composed some songs that never overpowered the poetry. All the songs he has composed are cult today. I wish I had the opportunity to work with him but he had retired long back. I express my heartfelt condolences to his loved ones."

West Bengal is calling lyricist Swanand Kirkire

Swanand Kirkire will be playing the role of an informer in Sonu Sood starrer Maximum

Music director Shantanu Moitra intends to return to his non-Bollywood music space in a big way in 2015.

Music composer-singer Swanand Kirkire who debuted as an actor in Marathi cinema with Pune 52, is all set to act in his second film Por Bazaar.

'Paanch Adhyay' is the story of a young couple who are passionately in love

Shantanu Moitra takes the stage along with Usha Uthup, Swanand Kirkire and more on Coke Studio@MTV Season 2.

On Teacher’s Day lyricist Swanand Kirkire, the ‘Banwara Mann’ man, talks about the life lessons he learnt from his gurus; and the teacher-student relationship during his time