Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Raju |
|---|---|
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Hometown | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Francis De'Sales High School, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| College | Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune |
| Educational Qualifications | Course in Editing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known | ||||
| Wife/Spouse | Manjeet Hirani (Pilot in Air India) | ||||
| Marriage Date | Year- 1994 | ||||
| Children |
|
Family
| Father | Suresh Hirani (Ran a typing institute in Nagpur) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Sheela Hirani |
| Brother | Sanjeev Hirani (Works as a computer consultant in the United States) |
| Sister | Anju Kishanchandani (Journalist) |
Career
| Debut |
|
|---|
Favourites
| Favourite Author(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Favourite Book(s) |
|
| Favourite Actor(s) |
|
| Favourite Film(s) |
|
| Favourite Sport | Cricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rajkumar Hirani's father, Suresh, migrated from Sindh (now Pakistan) to India during the time of Indo-Pak partition. | |
| Hirani's parents had hoped he would become a Chartered Accountant, but his passion lay in theatre and acting. | |
| After facing challenges in Mumbai, Hirani transitioned to advertising and made a name for himself as a commercial ad director. | |
| Hirani's successful career as a director blossomed with hit movies such as Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, and PK. |
