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.

Production

2007

[ W ] Like Stars on Earth (Associate Producer)

2008

[ ] Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (Associate Producer)

2010

[ ] Peepli Live (Producer)
[ ] Dhobi Ghat (Producer)

2011

[ ] Delhi Belly (Producer)

2012

[ ] Ship of Theseus (Producer)

2016

[ 5/10 ] Dangal (Producer)

2017

[ ] Secret Superstar (Producer)

2022

[ ] Laal Singh Chaddha (Producer)

2023

[ ] Stolen (Executive Producer)

2024

[ ] Lost Ladies (Producer)

2025

[ ] Sitaare Zameen Par (Producer)
[ ] Humans in the Loop (Executive Producer)

Directing

2001

[ ] Monsoon Wedding (Second Second Assistant Director)

2002

[ ] Saathiya (First Assistant Director)

2004

[ ] Swades (First Assistant Director)

2010

[ ] Dhobi Ghat (Director)

2024

[ ] Lost Ladies (Director)

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[ ] Lust Stories 3 (Director)

Writing

2010

[ ] Dhobi Ghat (Writer)

Actor

2001

[ ] Dil Chahta Hai (Deepa's Friend (uncredited))