Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao

producer, second unit director or assistant director, director

Kiran Rao was born on Nov 07, 1973 in India. Kiran Rao's big-screen debut came with Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India directed by Ashutosh Gowariker in 2001. Kiran Rao is known for Secret Superstar directed by Advait Chandan, Zaira Wasim stars as Insia and Meher Vij as Najma. Kiran Rao has got 5 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Kiran Rao achieved is Screen Awards, IN. The upcoming new movie Kiran Rao plays is Laal Singh Chaddha which will be released on Aug 11, 2022.

Kiran Rao graduated with an economics major from the Sophia College for Women (Mumbai) in 1995. She also received her Masters at AJK Mass Communication Research Center at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi.Kiran Rao started her career as an assistant director in 2001. She met actor Aamir Khan on sets of Lagaan (2001). They were married in December 2005. Kiran Rao is the second wife of Aamir Khan. After suffering a couple of miscarriages, the couple had a son born via surrogate on December 1, 2011.Since 2001, she has been assisting in prominent movies. She scripted, directed, and produced the acclaimed Dhobi Ghat (2010).

  • Birthday

    Nov 07, 1973
  • Place of Birth

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Known For

Awards

5 wins & 6 nominations

Screen Awards, IN
2018
Best Film
Winner - Screen Award
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards
2017
Best Asian Film
Winner - AACTA Award
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