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.

Selected works

2 credited titles · 2024–24

As director

2024 Laapataa Ladies Film ★ 3.5

As producer

2024 Laapataa Ladies Film ★ 3.5

Sources: Wikimedia Commons · Wikidata · Wikipedia · Hindi Wikipedia Last verified 2026-06-10