Kiran Rao
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
80%
Associate Producer
2007
Dangal
79%
Producer
2016
Swades
73%
First Assistant Director
2004
Delhi Belly
71%
Producer
2011
Monsoon Wedding
68%
Second Second Assistant Director
2001
Secret Superstar
73%
Producer
2017
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
68%
Associate Producer
2008
Lost Ladies
78%
Director
2024
Lust Stories 3
61%
Director
2026
Lust Stories 3
61%
Writer
2026
Humans in the Loop
68%
Executive Producer
2025
Sitaare Zameen Par
69%
Producer
2025
Lost Ladies
78%
Director
2024
Lost Ladies
78%
Producer
2024
Stolen
72%
Executive Producer
2023
Laal Singh Chaddha
63%
Producer
2022
Secret Superstar
73%
Producer
2017
Dangal
79%
Producer
2016
Ship of Theseus
69%
Producer
2012
Satyamev Jayate
67%
Producer
2012
Delhi Belly
71%
Producer
2011
Peepli Live
73%
Producer
2010
Dhobi Ghat
64%
Director
2010
Dhobi Ghat
64%
Producer
2010
Dhobi Ghat
64%
Writer
2010
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
68%
Associate Producer
2008
Like Stars on Earth
80%
Associate Producer
2007
Swades
73%
First Assistant Director
2004
Koffee with Karan
59%
Self
2004
Saathiya
61%
First Assistant Director
2002
Monsoon Wedding
68%
Second Second Assistant Director
2001
Dil Chahta Hai
69%
Deepa's Friend (uncredited)
2001