Kiran Rao, known for her work as a filmmaker, producer, and writer, has contributed to several critically acclaimed films such as Dhobi Ghat, Dangal, and Secret Superstar.

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While directors have yet to be confirmed, it is rumoured that well-regarded filmmakers such as Vikramaditya Motwane (Jubilee, Black Warrant), Kiran Rao (Dhobi Ghat, Laapataa Ladies), and Shakun ...

Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao, best known for directing 'Dhobi Ghat' and 'Laapataa Ladies', recently revealed an interesting anecdote from her early days in the film industry.

She made her directorial debut with Dhobi Ghat in 2011 and later turned producer with notable films like Talaash, Dangal, and Laal Singh Chaddha, returning to direction in 2024 with Laapataa Ladies.

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She continued as an A.D. and producer throughout the 2000s, but her last and only feature as director, “Dhobi Ghat,” came out in 2011.

Rao's debut feature Dhobi Ghat/Mumbai Diaries, which starred her then husband and Bollywood star Aamir Khan, was a gentle and thoughtful love letter to Mumbai, the city of Rao's residence and a ...

After leaving us awash with her sentimentality in Dhobi Ghat, director Kiran Rao returns to check the social pulse of the Hindi heartland and lifts the veil on deep-seated patriarchy.

The "Dhobi Ghat" filmmaker, who returns to direction after 14 years, said audiences have been conditioned to expect the worst, especially when it comes to women's safety. 'Laapataa Ladies' PTI ...

Her directorial debut, Dhobi Ghat (2011), premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and earned critical acclaim, even being long-listed for the BAFTA awards.

Dhobi Ghat was more of a critical success than commercial, but for someone like Rao — who, despite being in the spotlight, has resolutely resisted being influenced by industry trends — it didn ...