Pandit Khairnar was born in 1968 in Maharashtra.

In 1989 he received his Diploma in Fine Art from L. S. Raheja School of Art, Mumbai. In 1992 he received his Diploma in Art Teacher from Y. K. M., Aurangabad.

He had several solo shows:
In 1996 he had a solo show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 1998 he had a solo at Sans Tache Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 2001, 2006 and 2011 he exhibited solo at Jehangir Art Gallery – Mumbai. In 2005 he had a solo exhibition The Sheltering Sky at Gallery 7, Mumbai.

He participated in several group shows:
In 1991 he took part in the Art Society of India exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 1992 he participated in The Bombay Art Society exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; participated in the Monsoon show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai and took part in the IV Biennale at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal. In 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 2004 he participated in group exhibitions at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. From 1996 – 2002 he participated in several group exhibitions in New Delhi and Mumbai. In 1996 he took part in the Sixth Biennale at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal. In 2004 he took part in Ideas & Images at N.G.M.A., Mumbai; participated in the State Art Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai and took part in a group show at Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai. From 2003 - 2013 he took part in various group exhibitions in New Delhi, Mumbai, Alibaug, Kolkata and Chennai.

Pandit has received several awards:
In 1989 he received the Annual Exhibition Award from Y.K.M., Aurangabad. In 1991 he received The Bombay Art Society Award at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 1992 he won the L.S. Raheja School of Art Annual Exhibition Award and the Maharashtra State Art award. In 1992 and 2004 he won The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai.

Pandit lives and works in Nashik.