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Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao

ProducerDirectorWriterProductionDirecting Nov 7 (age 52) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 2001–2025 (24 year career)
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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.

Known For

Like Stars on Earth
Film

Like Stars on Earth

Associate Producer
Dangal
Film

Dangal

Producer
Swades
Film

Swades

First Assistant Director
Dil Chahta Hai
Film

Dil Chahta Hai

Deepa's Friend (uncredited)
Lost Ladies
Film

Lost Ladies

Director
Secret Superstar
Film

Secret Superstar

Producer
Delhi Belly
Film

Delhi Belly

Producer
Monsoon Wedding
Film

Monsoon Wedding

Second Second Assistant Director

Filmography

Acting (2)

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