Quick Info
| Profession | Film Producer, Screenwriter, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Gadwal, Telangana, India |
Latest News about Kiran Rao
2025
Kiran Rao won the Best Director award at the 70th Filmfare Awards for her film Laapataa Ladies, recognizing her directorial achievement in the film.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kiran Rao Khan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Loreto House, Kolkata; La Martinière for Girls, Kolkata |
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| College | Sophia College for Women, Mumbai; Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Aamir Khan (Actor) |
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| Children | Azad Rao Khan (Surrogate) |
Family
| Father | C R Rao (Retired Army Officer) |
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| Mother | Uma Rao |
| Spouse | Aamir Khan |
| Children | Azad Rao Khan |
| Grandfather | J. Rameshwar Rao, Raja of Wanaparthy |
Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Films Directed |
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| Other Notable Work | Co-founded Paani Foundation (2016), a non-profit organisation; Assistant Director on Monsoon Wedding and Swades: We, the People |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kiran Rao was born into a Telugu family in Telangana but grew up in Kolkata. | |
| 2. She encouraged her husband, Aamir Khan, to become a vegetarian. | |
| 3. Kiran Rao identifies as an Atheist. | |
| 4. In 2015, she held the role of chairperson at the Mumbai Film Festival - MAMI. | |
| 5. Kiran Rao contributed her vocals to the Marathi track 'Toofan Aala' for the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Anthem. | |
| 6. She shares a family connection with actress Aditi Rao Hydari as they are first cousins. | |
| 7. She studied economics and communications in her native India. | |
| 8. Laapataa Ladies was selected as the Indian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards (2024). |