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Kiran Rao

movie Film Producer, Screenwriter and Director cake 7 November 1973 (Wednesday (Telangana, Hyderabad, India)
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Net Worth

$300 million

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Height

in centimeters- 160 cm in meters- 1.60 m in feet inches- 5’ 3”

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Age

51

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 7 November 1973 (Wednesday
Birthplace: Telangana, Hyderabad, India
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Kolkata, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse: Aamir Khan (ex-husband)
Children: Son- Azad Rao Khan (Surrogate) Daughter-None

Education

Schools: Loreto House, Kolkata, India
Colleges: Sophia College for Women, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Education: Bachelor's in Economics Honours Masters in Mass Communication

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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 Some Lesser Known Facts About Kiran Rao

  • Does Kiran Rao smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Kiran Rao drink alcohol?: Not Known
  • She was born into a Telugu family in Telangana but was raised in Kolkata.
  • She is a vegetarian and has influenced her husband, Aamir Khan, to turn vegetarian.
  • She and actress Aditi Rao Hydari are first cousins. Aditi is her father’s sister’s daughter.
  • Her paternal and Aditi’s maternal grandfather, J. Rameshwar Rao, was the Raja of Wanaparthy, a large estate under the Nizam of Hyderabad. Wanaparthy is a district of Telangana.
  • She was the chairperson of the Mumbai Film Festival – MAMI in 2015.
  • She also sang a Marathi song, ‘Toofan Aala’ Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Anthem.
  • She is an Atheist.
  • In March 2025, Kiran won the Best Film and Best Director awards for the film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ at the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA).

    Kiran Rao, after winning awards at the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
    Kiran Rao, after winning awards at the 25th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
  • In 2025, she received the Best Director award for the film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ at the 70th Filmfare Awards.

    Kiran Rao, after winning an award at the 70th Filmfare Awards
    Kiran Rao, after winning an award at the 70th Filmfare Awards

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