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Kiran Rao

Production

Born November 7, 1973 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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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.

Filmography18 titles

Like Stars on Earth

2007Associate Producer

Dangal

2016Producer

Lost Ladies

2023Director, Producer

Secret Superstar

2017Producer

Peepli Live

2010Producer

Swades

2004First Assistant Director

Sitaare Zameen Par

2025Producer

Delhi Belly

2011Producer

Stolen

2023Executive Producer

Ship of Theseus

2012Producer

Dil Chahta Hai

2001as Deepa's Friend (uncredited)

Humans in the Loop

2025Executive Producer

Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

2008Associate Producer

Monsoon Wedding

2001Second Second Assistant Director

Mumbai Diaries

2010Director, Producer, Writer

Laal Singh Chaddha

2022Producer

Saathiya

2002First Assistant Director

Koffee with Karan

2004as Self