Kiran Rao

Producer

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

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Dil Chahta Hai

2001

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Koffee with Karan

2004

Acting

2004 Koffee with Karan as Self (1 episode)

2001 Dil Chahta Hai as Deepa's Friend (uncredited)

Directing

2024 Lost Ladies Director

2010 Dhobi Ghat Director

2004 Swades First Assistant Director

2002 Saathiya First Assistant Director

2001 Monsoon Wedding Second Second Assistant Director

— Lust Stories 3 Director

Writing

2010 Dhobi Ghat Writer

Production

2025 Sitaare Zameen Par Producer

2025 Humans in the Loop Executive Producer

2024 Lost Ladies Producer

2023 Stolen Executive Producer

2022 Laal Singh Chaddha Producer

2017 Secret Superstar Producer In Library

2016 Dangal Producer In Library

2012 Ship of Theseus Producer

2012 Satyamev Jayate Producer

2011 Delhi Belly Producer

2010 Peepli Live Producer

2010 Dhobi Ghat Producer

2008 Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Associate Producer

2007 Like Stars on Earth Associate Producer