Kiran Rao

किरण राव

b. 7 November 1973, Bengaluru

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.

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Known for

Strongly covered and representative work

Film Laapataa Ladies 2024

Favourable Laapataa Ladies 2024 · TezScore 80 Film Lust Stories 3 2026

Lust Stories 3 2026 TV Special 25th Nexa IIFA Awards 2025

25th Nexa IIFA Awards 2025 Film Laal Singh Chaddha 2022

Laal Singh Chaddha 2022

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Where to watch their best work

Creative network

Frequent collaborators

Indian-media reception

Career by period

2020s801 scored

Selected works

4 credited titles · 2022–26

Role Language Type From year Available to watch

4 credits shown

As actor

2025 25th Nexa IIFA Awards TV Special

As director

2026 Lust Stories 3 Film 2024 Laapataa Ladies Film Tez 80

As producer

2024 Laapataa Ladies Film Tez 80 2022 Laal Singh Chaddha Film

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