Rajkumar Hirani Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Rajkumar Hirani is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter widely recognized for blending humor with social commentary in blockbuster films such as Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), 3 Idiots (2009), and PK (2014).

Known for his ability to tackle complex societal issues — including education corruption, religious dogma, and personal relationships — through a lighthearted yet poignant lens, he has become one of the most successful and respected filmmakers in Indian cinema history.

The winner of four National Film Awards and eleven Filmfare Awards, including multiple Best Director honors, Hirani has also founded his production house, Rajkumar Hirani Films, and continues to influence the industry with projects like Dunki (2023).

Rajkumar Hirani
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Rajkumar Hirani
Born:	20 November 1962 (age 63 years old)
Place of Birth:	Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	Indian
Parents:	Suresh Hirani, Sheela Hirani
Siblings:	Sanjeev Hirani, Anju Kishanchandani
Spouse:	Manjeet Hirani (née Lamba, m. 1994)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Vir Hirani (son, b. 1999)
Occupation:	Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Net Worth:	$156 million USD

Early Life and Education

Rajkumar Hirani was born on 20 November 1962 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, to father Suresh Hirani, who ran a typing institute with just two typewriters, and mother Sheela Hirani, who was a homemaker.

He has a brother, Sanjeev Hirani, who works in the United States, and a sister, Anju Kishanchandani, a journalist. Hirani completed his schooling at St. Francis De’Sales High School in Nagpur and graduated in commerce.

Initially sent to Mumbai to study acting — a trip that lasted only three days — he later applied to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where he was accepted into the film editing course and earned a scholarship.

His ethnicity is Sindhi Hindu, and his religious affiliation is Hinduism.

Career

Rajkumar Hirani began his career in the Indian film industry as a film editor. After struggling to find consistent work as an editor, he shifted to television advertising, where he achieved significant success creating memorable campaigns, including the iconic Fevicol ad featuring elephants and the Kinetic Luna ad campaign.

He took a break from advertising to join renowned filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, editing promos and trailers for films, including 1942: A Love Story (1994). His first major film project as an editor was Chopra‘s Mission Kashmir (2000), after which Hirani decided to pursue filmmaking full-time.

Hirani‘s breakthrough came with his directorial debut, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), a comedy-drama that tackled hospital corruption while making audiences laugh. The film was a massive critical and commercial success, earning him his first Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay and marking the beginning of his reputation for blending social commentary with entertainment.

He followed with Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), which explored Mahatma Gandhi‘s philosophy of non-violence and was another major hit. In 2009, 3 Idiots became the highest-grossing Indian film at the time, focusing on educational system pressures; it won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

PK (2014), a satire questioning religious dogma and superstition, became one of the highest-grossing films in India.

Later in his career, Hirani directed Sanju (2018), a biographical film on actor Sanjay Dutt, which was both a commercial and critical success. Despite facing controversy during the MeToo movement, his contribution to Indian cinema remains significant.

He founded his production house, Rajkumar Hirani Films, and released Dunki (2023) starring Shah Rukh Khan. As of 2026, with an estimated net worth of ₹1,300 crore, he stands as the second richest director in India, having impacted not only the film industry but also the way Indian cinema addresses social issues.

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Personal Life

Rajkumar Hirani married Manjeet Hirani (née Lamba), a pilot with Indian Airlines (now Air India), in 1994 after being urged by his parents to settle down. Their first meeting was notable when Manjeet famously declared, “I would leave your son but not my job,” a stance that Hirani and his family appreciated.

The couple has one son, Vir Hirani, born in 1999, who is also pursuing filmmaking and is set to make his acting debut with the play Letters from Suresh.

Filmography

• Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
• Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
• 3 Idiots (2009)
• PK (2014)
• Sanju (2018)
• Dunki (2023)

Net Worth

Rajkumar Hirani has an estimated net worth of approximately $156 million USD (₹1,300 crore) as of 2026, making him the second richest film director in India. His primary income sources include directing, producing, and screenwriting for blockbuster films, his production house Rajkumar Hirani Films, profit-sharing from box-office successes, and brand associations.