Kiran Rao is a highly respected figure in the Indian film industry. She is married to Aamir Khan. She is famous for her roles as a film producer, writer, and director. Rao teamed up to start the Paani Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to tackling drought issues in Maharashtra.
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| Full Name | Kiran Rao Khan |
|---|---|
| Profession | Film Producer, Screenwriter and Director |
| Famous As | Film Producer |
| Nick Name | Kiran |
| Date of Birth | 7 November 1973 |
| Age | 50 Years Old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Telangana, Hyderabad, India |
| Hometown | Kolkata, India |
| Country | India |
| Mother Tongue | Bengali |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Yet To Update |
| Food Habits | Vegan |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s in Economics Honours Masters in Mass Communication |
| School Name | Loreto House, Kolkata, India |
| College/University | Sophia College for Women, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi |
| Debut | Assistant Director: Lagaan: Once Upon A Time in India (2001) Producer: Taare Zameen Par (2007) Director: Dhobi Ghat (2011) |
Early Life
Kiran Rao was born on 7th November 1973 in Hyderabad and grew up in Kolkata. In 1992, her parents decided to leave Calcutta, so she moved to Mumbai with Ajay Goyal. She graduated with a major in food sciences from Sophia College for Women in 1995. She attended the Social Communications Media course at Sophia Polytechnic for two months but then quit and left for Delhi. She obtained her master’s degree at AJK Mass Communication Research Center at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari is Kiran Rao’s first cousin. Rao’s paternal and Hydari’s maternal grandfather, J. Rameshwar Rao, was the Raja of Wanaparthy, a large estate under the Nizam of Hyderabad. Wanaparthy is now a district of Telangana.
Career
Kiran Rao began her career as the assistant director of the famous movie Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Later, she also assisted him on Swades: We, the People. Lagaan received a nomination at the 74th Academy Awards in the foreign language film category and was produced and starred by Aamir Khan. Before Lagaan, she had a small supporting role in Dil Chahta Hai. She also served as the second assistant director with Academy Award-nominated director Mira Nair on the independent hit Monsoon Wedding.
Rao wrote and directed the film Dhobi Ghat, released in January 2011 under Aamir Khan Productions. Currently, she is working on her next film, which will have connections to Kolkata.
In 2015, Kiran Rao was appointed as the chairperson of the Mumbai Film Festival – MAMI. Additionally, she showcased her singing talent by performing a Marathi song, ‘Toofan Aalaya,’ the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Anthem.
Family
| Father Name | Shrinivas Rao |
|---|---|
| Mother Name | Belle Shrinivas Rao |
Physical Appearance
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters – 160 cm in meters – 1.60 m in feet inches – 5’ 3” |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationship Status
| Marital Status | Divorced |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Aamir Khan (2005-2021) |
| Children | Azad Rao Khan Junaid Khan (step-son) Ira Khan (step-daughter) |
Net Worth & Salary
| Net Worth in USD (Approx.) | $20 Million |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees (Approx.) | ₹164 Cr |
| Car & Bike Collection | Yet To Update |
| Income Source | Filmmaking |
Social Media Handles
| @_kiranraokhan | |
| @ikiranrao |
Awards
- Filmfare Award: For Best Director for “Taare Zameen Par”
- Multiple nominations awards: For other prestigious
- Nominated for 74th Academy Awards: In the foreign language film category for Lagaan
5 Facts About Kiran Rao
- Kiran Rao was born in a Telugu family in Telangana but grew up in Kolkata.
- She doesn’t eat meat, and she convinced her husband, Aamir Khan, to stop eating meat too.
- Kiran Rao and actress Aditi Rao Hydari are close relatives. Aditi is the daughter of her father’s sister.
- In 2015, she led the Mumbai Film Festival – MAMI as the chairperson.
- Kiran Rao even sang a Marathi song called “Toofan Aala,” which was the Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Anthem.
Controversy
In 2015, the couple faced trouble when Khan talked about the increasing intolerance in India. Rao even thought about moving out of the country because they were worried about their child’s future.
Kiran Rao Songs Lyrics
FAQs
Kiran Rao started as an assistant director on “Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India”.
Her directorial debut, “Taare Zameen Par,” won critical acclaim and the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film.
Kiran Rao aims to continue making impactful films and expand her social work in areas like education and healthcare.
The most recent movies for Kiran Rao were Laal Singh Chaddha and Secret Superstar.