Kunder entered the film industry as an editor, debuting with the movie "Champion".
He got recognition through editing superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Main Hoon Na", directed by Farah Khan, whom he married in 2004 and has triplets, son Czar and daughters Diva and Anya.
His directorial debut was titled "Jaan-E-Mann". The film starred Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta.
Kunder then produced "Tees Maar Khan". His second directorial venture was "Joker". Currently, he is giving final touches to his 18 minute short film "Kriti", featuring Manoj Bajpayee, Radhika Apte and Neha Sharma. It's scheduled for a June 22 release.
Here's what celebs had to say:
Farah Khan: Happy birthday wishes for Shirish Kunder from his favourite people in the world...Yes yes I am fourth favourite
Sajid Khan: Happy birthday to you brother-in-law. Have a great one! Shirish Kunder
Farah Khan Ali: Happy Birthday Shirish Kunder. Have a fabulous day and year.
Aftab Shivdasani: Happy birthday buddy Shirish Kunder! Have an awesome one, love.
Vishal Dadlani: Happy Birthday, Shirish Kunder! Have a stellar one! Take no prisoners, spare no fools!
Dino Morea: Hey Shirish Kunder, a very happy birthday to you. Have a super day and year ahead and stay witty.
Neetu Chandra: Shirish Kunder Many many happy returns of the day.
Milap Zaveri: Shirish Kunder happy birthday brother! Have a super day and a fab year!