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], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,612 views/month, #6,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

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[9].
  • Rajkumar Hirani held citizenship in India[10].
  • 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 education included a stint at Film and Television Institute of India[11].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's education included a stint at Hislop College[12].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[13].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie[14].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[15].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay[16].
  • Rajkumar Hirani received the Filmfare Award for Best Director[17].
  • Rajkumar Hirani is recorded as male[18].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's Commons category is recorded as Rajkumar Hirani[20].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Rajkumar Hirani'}[21].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's start of work period is recorded as 2003[22].
  • Rajkumar Hirani's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Rajkumar Hirani[23].

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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[9].

Education

Educated at Film and Television Institute of India[11], a film school[24], in India[25], founded in 1960[26] and Hislop College[12], a college[27], in India[28], founded in 1883[29].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[13], an award[30], in India[31], founded in 2005[32]; Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie[14], an award for best film[33], in India[34], founded in 1971[35]; National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[15], a class of award[36], in India[37], founded in 1975[38]; Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay[16], a film award category[39], in India[40], founded in 1969[41]; and Filmfare Award for Best Director[17], a film award category[42], in India[43], founded in 1954[44].

Why It Matters

Rajkumar Hirani ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,612 views/month, #6,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

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], and film producer[7].

Where did Rajkumar Hirani go to school?

Rajkumar Hirani was educated at Film and Television Institute of India[11] and Hislop College[12].

What awards did Rajkumar Hirani receive?

Honors received include CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[13], Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie[14], National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[15], and Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, film editor +1
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Cantic id 981058509030406706
    Occupation film director, screenwriter, film editor +1
    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
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