Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Producer, Script Writer, Animator, Theatre Artist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Gitanjali Rao
05/08/2026
A Cannes-related director profile for Gitanjali Rao was updated with her biography, noting her Indian nationality, her 1972 birth in Bombay, and her training at Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art in Mumbai. The profile also highlights that "Printed Rainbow" won three awards at Cannes Critics’ Week in 2006.
29/01/2026
Gitanjali Rao’s official website was updated with information about her work, including her feature film "Bombay Rose" and earlier animated shorts such as "Printed Rainbow." The update also notes her continued involvement in film-related projects and appearances across international festival contexts.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Gitanjali Rao |
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| Nickname | Geeta |
| Famous For | Direction and Production of animated short film 'Printed Rainbow' |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm (5' 4") |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Velama |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Painting, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Parents | Names Not Known |
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Career
| Debut |
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| Awards | Kodak Short Film Award, Small Golden Rail, Young Critics Award, and Golden Conch Award for 'Printed Rainbow' |
Favourites
| Favourite Colour | Cherry Red |
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| Favourite Destination | Russia |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/gitanjalirao |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began career as a theatre artist. | |
| 2. Directed, produced, and animated short films such as 'Printed Rainbow', 'Shorts', 'Chai', and 'True Love Story'. | |
| 3. In 2014, 'True Love Story' received a nomination among 10 short films at the Cannes Film Festival in Critics’ Week. | |
| 4. Manages workshops, presentations, and serves on juries at different International Film Festivals. | |
| 5. Acted in the movie 'October' in 2018, portraying the character 'Prof. Vidya Iyer'. | |
| 6. Passionate about cats. | |
| 7. Smokes: Yes. | |
| 8. Drinks alcohol: Yes. |