Quick Info
| Profession | Film Producer, Screenwriter, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Kiran Rao
11/10/2025
Kiran Rao won the Best Director award at the 70th Filmfare Awards for her film Laapataa Ladies. The film was the night’s biggest winner, reportedly securing 13 awards in total and matching the record held by Gully Boy for the most wins at the ceremony.
10/03/2025
Laapataa Ladies emerged as a major winner at the 2025 IIFA Awards in Jaipur, where it received 10 trophies including Best Picture and Best Direction. The film also earned acting honours, further strengthening its status as one of the most acclaimed Hindi films of the year.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kiran Rao |
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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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Personal Life
| Divorced from Aamir Khan in 2021 after 16 years of marriage. | |
| Mother to Azad Rao Khan via surrogate. |
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). |