Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao
Rao at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2017
Born (1973-11-07) 7 November 1973
Alma materSophia College for Women
Jamia Millia Islamia
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2004–present
Organization(s)Paani Foundation
Aamir Khan Productions
Spouse
(m. 2005; div. 2021)
Children1
RelativesAditi Rao Hydari (cousin)

Kiran Rao (born 7 November 1973) is an Indian filmmaker who works in Hindi cinema. She has directed the films Dhobi Ghat (2011) and Laapataa Ladies (2024). In 2016, Rao co-founded Paani Foundation, a non-profit organisation.