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Kiran Rao

Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer

  • Fame60.6
  • Momentum10.0
  • Wikipedia46.6K
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  • Age
    53
    Born 1973
  • Known for
    Teddy Bears' Picnic
    2001
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Updated 2026-07-19

Kiran Rao 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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60.6
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Momentum10.0
Historical23.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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