Kiran Rao

Personal Info

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Production

Gender

Female

Birthday

1973-11-07 (52 years old)

Place of Birth

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Kiran Rao

Biography

Kiran Rao (born 7 November 1973) is an Indian filmmaker who works in Hindi cinema. She has directed the films Dhobi Ghat (2011) and Laapataa Ladies (2024). In 2016, Rao co-founded Paani Foundation, a non-profit organisation. She was married to famous Indian actor, Aamir Khan, from 2005 to 2021.

Acting

2001

Dil Chahta Hai

as Deepa's Friend (uncredited)

Production

2010

Peepli Live

as Producer

2010

Dhobi Ghat

as Director

2024

Lost Ladies

as Director

2012

Ship of Theseus

as Producer

2001

Monsoon Wedding

as Second Second Assistant Director

2007

Like Stars on Earth

as Associate Producer

2024

Lost Ladies

as Producer

2016

Dangal

as Producer

2017

Secret Superstar

as Producer

2008

Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

as Associate Producer

2011

Delhi Belly

as Producer

2002

Saathiya

as First Assistant Director

2004

Swades

as First Assistant Director

2022

2010

Dhobi Ghat

as Writer

2010

Dhobi Ghat

as Producer

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Lust Stories 3

as Director

2025

2023

Stolen

as Executive Producer

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