Kiran Rao
Known for
Producing
Born
November 7, 1973 (age 52)
Birthplace
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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.
Best known work
Like Stars on Earth
2007
Dangal
2016
Swades
2004
Dil Chahta Hai
2001
Delhi Belly
2011
Monsoon Wedding
2001
Secret Superstar
2017
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
2008
Lost Ladies
2024
Laal Singh Chaddha
2022Filmography
2026
Lust Stories 3Director, Writer
2026
The WolfExecutive Producer
2025
Humans in the LoopExecutive Producer
2025
Sitaare Zameen ParProducer
2024
Lost LadiesDirector, Producer
2023
StolenExecutive Producer
2022
Laal Singh ChaddhaProducer
2017
Secret SuperstarProducer
2016
DangalProducer
2012
Ship of TheseusProducer
2012
2011
Delhi BellyProducer
2010
Peepli LiveProducer
2010
Dhobi GhatDirector, Writer, Producer
2008
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane NaAssociate Producer
2007
Like Stars on EarthAssociate Producer
2004
SwadesFirst Assistant Director
2004
2002
SaathiyaFirst Assistant Director
2001
Monsoon WeddingSecond Second Assistant Director
2001
Dil Chahta Haias Deepa's Friend (uncredited)