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Hemant Birje Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 August 1961

Age59 Years (as in 2020)

BirthplaceBelgaum, Karnataka

ProfessionActor and Politician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseReshma Birje

FamilySon - Bobby Birje; Daughter - Sonia Birje; Father - Anant Birje; Mother -

Hemant Birje Biography

Hemant Birje is an Indian actor and politician best known for his breakout role as Tarzan in the 1985 Bollywood film Adventures of Tarzan. Born in Belgaum,

Early life and background

Hemant Birje was born on 19 August 1961 in Belgaum, Karnataka. He attended Central Army School in Pune and later studied at F. Y. B. Com Vaidya College, Pune. Standing about 1.88 meters (6 feet 2 inches) tall, Birje’s physical presence played a notable part in his early public profile.

Career

Birje first came to public attention after winning the Mr India contest in 1982. His film debut came soon after when director B. Subhash cast him as the title character in Adventures of Tarzan (1985). That role remains the single most recognised performance of his career and established him as a visible face in Hindi cinema during the mid-1980s.

Following his debut, Birje acted in a number of Hindi films through the late 1980s and 1990s, including Tahkhana (1986), Veerana (1988), Commando (1988), Kabrastan (1988), Maar Dhaad (1988), Sindoor Aur Bandook (1989), Kaun Kare Kurbanie (1991), Chandaal (1998) and a later appearance in Garv: Pride and Honour (2005). He also worked in some South Indian films and collaborated on several projects with established stars such as Mithun Chakraborty.

Although Adventures of Tarzan made him well known, Birje’s subsequent film work included many lower-budget projects and B-grade titles. Reports from his career suggest he faced periods with limited film offers, which affected the trajectory of his acting work.

Public profile

Birje has been active beyond acting. He entered politics and contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from the Mumbai North Central constituency representing the Shiv Shakti Party.

Personal life

Hemant Birje is married to Reshma Birje. The couple have two children: a son, Bobby Birje, who has worked with Red Chillies Entertainment, and a daughter, Sonia Birje, who has worked as an actor and model. His father is named Anant Birje; his mother’s name is not recorded in the available material.

Public record notes Birje’s physical characteristics as black hair and black eyes. His birthplace and hometown are listed as Belgaum, Karnataka, and his nationality is Indian. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Controversies and public records

Publicly available information records a domestic violence complaint filed in 2012 by his wife, which alleged instances of physical abuse. In 2015 a dispute was reported involving his continued occupation of a rented apartment after the tenancy contract had reportedly expired; the matter reached court and was handled by local authorities.

Latest updates

Available records indicate Birje remained connected to the film world with occasional roles into the 2000s and had pursued a political candidacy in 2014. Details on his current projects or activities were not included in the provided material.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Garv: Pride and Honour

Feature film appearance

2005
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Career Highlights

  1. Won Mr India contest (1982)
  2. Film debut as Tarzan in Adventures of Tarzan (1985)
  3. Acted in multiple Hindi and South Indian films across the 1980s and 1990s
  4. Contested Lok Sabha election from Mumbai North Central with Shiv Shakti Party (2014)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hemant Birje born?

19 August 1961

What is Hemant Birje known for?

Actor and Politician

What is Hemant Birje’s marital status?

Married

Who is Hemant Birje married to?

Reshma Birje