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Kiran Rao
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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…
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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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2026
Lust Stories 3
Movie Director
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2026
The Wolf
Movie Executive Producer
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2025
Humans in the Loop
Movie Executive Producer
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2025
Sitaare Zameen Par
Movie Producer
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2024
Lost Ladies
Movie Director
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2023
Stolen
Movie Executive Producer
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2022
Laal Singh Chaddha
Movie Producer
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2017
Secret Superstar
Movie Producer
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2016
Dangal
Movie Producer
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2012
Ship of Theseus
Movie Producer
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2012
Satyamev Jayate
TV show Producer
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2011
Delhi Belly
Movie Producer
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2010
Peepli Live
Movie Producer
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2010
Dhobi Ghat
Movie Director
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2008
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Movie Associate Producer
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2007
Like Stars on Earth
Movie Associate Producer
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2004
Swades
Movie First Assistant Director
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2004
Koffee with Karan
TV show Self
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2002
Saathiya
Movie First Assistant Director
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2001
Monsoon Wedding
Movie Second Second Assistant Director
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2001
Dil Chahta Hai
Movie Deepa's Friend (uncredited)
