Kiran Rao

Date of Birth: November 7, 1973

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Kiran Rao is an Indian film producer, director, and screenwriter known for her significant contributions to Bollywood cinema. Born on November 7, 1973, in Bangalore, India, Rao grew up in Kolkata before moving to Mumbai to pursue higher education. She holds a degree from Sophia College for Women and later completed her PG Diploma in Social Communications Media from the Sophia Polytechnic. Rao began her career in the film industry as an assistant director for the epic film “Lagaan” (2001), where she met her future husband, Aamir Khan. She made her directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film “Dhobi Ghat” (2011), which showcased her unique storytelling style and eye for detail. Over the years, Rao has been involved in producing several successful movies like “Peepli Live” (2010) and “Dangal” (2016), the latter becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

5 Interesting Facts about Kiran Rao

1. Kiran Rao is an alumna of the prestigious Sophia College for Women in Mumbai.

2. She worked as an assistant director on the iconic film “Lagaan,” which was nominated for an Academy Award.

3. Rao is known for her directorial debut “Dhobi Ghat,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2010.

4. She was a co-founder of the production company Aamir Khan Productions, through which she has produced several critically acclaimed films.

5. Rao is an advocate for social causes and is involved in various philanthropic activities, including the Paani Foundation, which focuses on drought prevention and water conservation in Maharashtra.