Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar "Raju" Hirani is an Indian filmmaker known for his works in Hindi films. Hirani's films have won several accolades, including four National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards. A prolific director of Hindi cinema, his movies are often lighthearted but revolve around significant societal issues with humour and emotional intelligence. Starting his career as a film editor and ad films, where he made several successful ads. His first film as a professional editor was Vidhu Vinod Chopra's action drama Mission Kashmir (2000). His first directorial, a comedy-drama Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. was released in 2003, produced by Chopra. Upon release, the film emerged a widespread critical and commercial success It won Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics) and earned Hirani the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay and his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director.
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