About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1973-11-07
Place of birth:
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Website:
N/A

Kiran Rao

Overview

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

Acting

2001 Dil Chahta Hai Actor Deepa's Friend (uncredited) 62
Fair

Directing

2024 Lost Ladies Directing Director 62
Fair
2010 Dhobi Ghat Directing Director 59
Average
2004 Swades Directing First Assistant Director 64
Fair
2002 Saathiya Directing First Assistant Director 58
Average
2001 Monsoon Wedding Directing Second Second Assistant Director 61
Fair
Lust Stories 3 Directing Director N/A
N/A

Writing

2010 Dhobi Ghat Writing Writer 59
Average

Production

2025 Sitaare Zameen Par Production Producer 59
Average
2024 Lost Ladies Production Producer 62
Fair
2023 Stolen Production Executive Producer 59
Average
2022 Laal Singh Chaddha Production Producer 59
Average
2017 Secret Superstar Production Producer 62
Fair
2016 Dangal Production Producer 72
Good
2012 Ship of Theseus Production Producer 59
Average
2011 Delhi Belly Production Producer 61
Fair
2010 Peepli Live Production Producer 60
Fair
2010 Dhobi Ghat Production Producer 59
Average
2008 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Production Associate Producer 60
Fair
2007 Like Stars on Earth Production Associate Producer 73
Good