Rajkumar Hirani

Indian film director
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Rajkumar Hirani

Summary

Rajkumar Hirani is a human[1]. He was born in Nagpur[2]. He was born on November 22, 1962[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], film producer[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,477 views/month, #6,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nagpur[2], Rajkumar Hirani…
  • Rajkumar Hirani was born on November 22, 1962[3].
  • Rajkumar Hirani was born on November 20, 1962[10].
  • Rajkumar Hirani held citizenship in India[11].
  • Rajkumar Hirani worked as a film director[4].
  • Rajkumar Hirani worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Rajkumar Hirani worked as a film editor[6].
  • Rajkumar Hirani worked as a film producer[7].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's professions included director[8].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's education included a stint at Film and Television Institute of India[12].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's education included a stint at Hislop College[13].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[14].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie[15].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[16].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay[17].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the Filmfare Award for Best Director[18].
  • Rajkumar Hirani is recorded as male[19].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's Commons category is recorded as Rajkumar Hirani[21].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's name in native language is recorded as Rajkumar Hirani[22].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's start of work period is recorded as 2003[23].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Rajkumar Hirani[24].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's P14750 is recorded as 0088-2B3F-F51B-0599-3029[25].

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Origins and Family

Rajkumar Hirani was born in Nagpur[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 22, 1962[3] and November 20, 1962[10].

Education

Educated at Film and Television Institute of India[12], a film school[26], in India[27], founded in 1960[28] and Hislop College[13], a college[29], in India[30], founded in 1883[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], film producer[7], and director[8].

Recognition

Awards received include CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[14], an award[32], in India[33], founded in 2005[34]; Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie[15], an award for best film[35], in India[36], founded in 1971[37]; National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[16], a class of award[38], in India[39], founded in 1975[40]; Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay[17], a film award category[41], in India[42], founded in 1969[43]; and Filmfare Award for Best Director[18], a film award category[44], in India[45], founded in 1954[46].

Why It Matters

Rajkumar Hirani ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,477 views/month, #6,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Rajkumar Hirani born?

Born in Nagpur[2], Rajkumar Hirani…

What did Rajkumar Hirani do for work?

Rajkumar Hirani worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], film producer[7], and director[8].

Where did Rajkumar Hirani go to school?

Rajkumar Hirani was educated at Film and Television Institute of India[12] and Hislop College[13].

What awards did Rajkumar Hirani receive?

Honors received include CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[14], Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie[15], National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[16], and Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id rajkumar-hirani
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P10166]]: rajkumar-hirani, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/273862|batch #273862]]"
  2. 21d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id 86743
    P14750 0088-2B3F-F51B-0599-3029
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  3. 15w ago · Nashona · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id 146730
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  4. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, film editor +2
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  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Cantic id 981058509030406706
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, film editor +2
    Award received CNN-News18 Indian of the Year, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie, National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment +2
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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