Shirish Kunder
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Shirish Kunder is an editor
and film director
in the Hindi Film Industry. He was born in Mangalore on May 24, 1973.
, Dharwad, Karnataka and worked for Motorola
. He later entered the film industry as an editor
when he edited his first movie Champion
(2000). He rose to popularity when he edited Farah Khan
's Main Hoon Na
(2004).
He then turned to directing and his directorial debut was titled Jaan-E-Mann
, for which he also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues, apart from composing and editing the background music score. The film starred Salman Khan
, Akshay Kumar
and Preity Zinta
, and was released on 20 October 2006. The film received positive reviews but was a commercial failure. He has worked on Tees Maar Khan
his wife's 3rd directorial venture, the film was panned by critics but was declared a semi-hit at the box office. His other film Joker is still in the planning phase, though the story has been written.
On 9 December 2004, he married director and choreographer Farah Khan
, who is eight years his senior. She gave birth to their triplets, son Czar and daughters Diva and Anya, on 11 February 2008 at Mumbai's Jaslok hospital.
Editing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
and film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
in the Hindi Film Industry. He was born in Mangalore on May 24, 1973.
Career
He graduated as an electronics engineer from SDM College of Engineering and TechnologySDM College of Engineering and Technology
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology , is a private engineering college located in Dharwad in the state of Karnataka, India...
, Dharwad, Karnataka and worked for Motorola
Motorola
Motorola, Inc. was an American multinational telecommunications company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, which was eventually divided into two independent public companies, Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions on January 4, 2011, after losing $4.3 billion from 2007 to 2009...
. He later entered the film industry as an editor
Film editing
Film editing is part of the creative post-production process of filmmaking. It involves the selection and combining of shots into sequences, and ultimately creating a finished motion picture. It is an art of storytelling...
when he edited his first movie Champion
Champion (2001 film)
Champion is a Indian Hindi Film. Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller directed by Padam Kumar.Produced by Sujit Kumar, Editor Ashmith Kunder, Media Relations: Dale Bhagwagar,Publicity Designs: HR Enterprises- Cast :* Sunny Deol as Rajveer Singh...
(2000). He rose to popularity when he edited Farah Khan
Farah Khan
Farah Khan is an Indian film director and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographical work in numerous Bollywood films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. Khan has since become a noted Hindi film director as well...
's Main Hoon Na
Main Hoon Na
Main Hoon Na is a Bollywood masala film written and directed by Farah Khan. It was the first film of Khan production company Red Chillies Entertainment. It was released on 30 April 2004 and went on to become a box-office success...
(2004).
He then turned to directing and his directorial debut was titled Jaan-E-Mann
Jaan-E-Mann
Jaan-E-Mann is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta in the lead roles. The movie is directed by Shirish Kunder and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film re-unites Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar post the success of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi . This was Shirish...
, for which he also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues, apart from composing and editing the background music score. The film starred Salman Khan
Salman Khan
Salman Khan is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi with Rekha in a lead role, had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya , for which he won a Filmfare Award for...
, Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series",...
and Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta is an Indian film actress. She has appeared in Hindi films of Bollywood, as well as Telugu, Punjabi and English language films. After graduating with a degree in criminal psychology, Zinta made her acting debut in Dil Se in 1998 followed by a role in Soldier the same year...
, and was released on 20 October 2006. The film received positive reviews but was a commercial failure. He has worked on Tees Maar Khan
Tees Maar Khan
Tees Maar Khan is an 2010 Hindi action comedy film directed by Farah Khan, starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor make special appearances in the film. The film was released on 24 December 2010...
his wife's 3rd directorial venture, the film was panned by critics but was declared a semi-hit at the box office. His other film Joker is still in the planning phase, though the story has been written.
On 9 December 2004, he married director and choreographer Farah Khan
Farah Khan
Farah Khan is an Indian film director and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographical work in numerous Bollywood films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. Khan has since become a noted Hindi film director as well...
, who is eight years his senior. She gave birth to their triplets, son Czar and daughters Diva and Anya, on 11 February 2008 at Mumbai's Jaslok hospital.
Director
- Jaan-E-MannJaan-E-MannJaan-E-Mann is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta in the lead roles. The movie is directed by Shirish Kunder and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film re-unites Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar post the success of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi . This was Shirish...
(2006) - JokerJoker (2011 film)Joker is an upcoming Hindi fantasy adventure film and the first 3D film directed by Shirish Kunder. The film will star Akshay Kumar opposite Sonakshi Sinha. It will be the fourth Hindi film to be released in both 2D and 3D formats after Haunted – 3D, Ra.One and Don 2...
(2011) - kickKick (2012 film)Kick is an upcoming Hindi action comedy film directed by Shirish Kunder. The film is a remake of Surender Reddy's film of the same name. Under Sajid Nadiadwala's banner Nadiadwala Grandsons Entertainment, the film features Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha in lead roles. Reportedly, the film will be...
(2012)
Editor
- Yeh Raaste Hai Pyaar Ke (2001)
- Koi Mere Dil Se PoochheKoi Mere Dil Se PoochheKoi Mere Dil Se Poochhe is a Bollywood romance/thriller movie directed by Vinay Shukla released on January 11, 2002, starring Jaya Bachchan, Aftab Shivdasani, Sanjay Kapoor and Esha Deol in her film debut...
(2002) - AankhenAankhenAankhen is the word that refers to eyes in the Hindi and Urdu languages.Aankhen is also the title of four films made in India.*Aankhen by Devendra Goel, stars Bharat Bhushan and Nalini Jaywant...
(2002) - Na Tum Jaano Na HumNa Tum Jaano Na HumNa Tum Jaano Na Hum is a 2002 Bollywood romance film starring Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Esha Deol. The film is directed by Arjun Sablok. Despite a strong star cast the film failed at the box office just because of its slow pace...
(2002) - Chura Liyaa Hai TumneChura Liyaa Hai TumneChura Liyaa Hai Tumne is an Indian Bollywood film which is directed by Sangeeth Sivan and released on 21 March 2003. Zayed Khan, the son of actor and director Sanjay Khan made his film debut with this film.-Synopsis:...
(2003) - ArmaanArmaanArmaan may refer to:* Armaan , a film directed by Kidar Nath Sharma* Armaan , a Hindi film starring Dev Anand and Madhubala* Armaan , a Pakistani film starring Waheed Murad...
(2003) - Calcutta MailCalcutta MailCalcutta Mail is a 2003 Bollywood film starring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. It was directed by Sudhir Mishra.- Plot :Avinash comes to Calcutta to search for his only son and finds himself engulfed with too many people interested in him...
(2003) - Paisa VasoolPaisa VasoolPaisa Vasool is a 2004 Indian film directed by Srinivas Bhashyam starring Manisha Koirala and Sushmita Sen. The film was produced by actress Manisha Koirala. The film is an uncredited remake of 2001 Hollywood movie High Heels and Low Lifes....
(2004) - Main Hoon NaMain Hoon NaMain Hoon Na is a Bollywood masala film written and directed by Farah Khan. It was the first film of Khan production company Red Chillies Entertainment. It was released on 30 April 2004 and went on to become a box-office success...
(2004) - Socha Na ThaSocha Na ThaSocha Na Tha is a Hindi language movie, released on 4 March 2005. It debuts Abhay Deol and stars Ayesha Takia & Apoorva Jha. It is the first movie Imtiaz Ali directed...
(2005) - Waqt: The Race Against TimeWaqt: The Race Against TimeWaqt is a Hindi film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 22 April 2005. It is a remake of a 1999 Malayalam movie Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal.Waqt is loaded with family drama and comedy...
(2005) - Matrubhoomi (2005)
- Jaan-E-MannJaan-E-MannJaan-E-Mann is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta in the lead roles. The movie is directed by Shirish Kunder and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film re-unites Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar post the success of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi . This was Shirish...
(2006) - Om Shanti Om (2007)