Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/11/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Rajkumar Hirani
10/10/2026
Reports said Rajkumar Hirani is developing a sequel to 3 Idiots, with the script currently in progress. Coverage also noted renewed attention around his upcoming projects, including work linked to his broader slate of films and series.
09/09/2025
Rajkumar Hirani reportedly began work on his first long-form digital series, marking his debut as a showrunner in the OTT space. The project was described as a crime-comedy centered on two contrasting police officers, with Vikrant Massey and Arshad Warsi attached in lead roles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Raju |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| 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 |
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| College | Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune |
| Educational Qualifications | Course in Editing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Manjeet Hirani (Pilot in Air India) |
| Marriage Date | Year- 1994 |
| Children | Vir Hirani (Pursuing Film Direction) |
Family
| Father | Suresh Hirani (Ran a typing institute in Nagpur) |
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| Mother | Sheela Hirani |
| Brother | Sanjeev Hirani (Works as a computer consultant in the United States) |
| Sister | Anju Kishanchandani (Journalist) |
Career
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| Production House | Rajkumar Hirani Films |
Favourites
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| Favourite Film(s) | Anand (1971) |
| Favourite Sport | Cricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajkumar Hirani's father, Suresh, migrated from Sindh (now Pakistan) to India during the time of Indo-Pak partition. | |
| 2. Hirani's parents had hoped he would become a Chartered Accountant, but his passion lay in theatre and acting. | |
| 3. After facing challenges in Mumbai, Hirani transitioned to advertising and made a name for himself as a commercial ad director. | |
| 4. Hirani's successful career as a director blossomed with hit movies such as Munna Bhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, and PK. | |
| 5. He has won 11 Filmfare Awards and four National Film Awards for his films. |
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