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Kiran Rao started her career as an assistant director in the boring movie [[Lagaan]] directed by [[Ashutosh Gowariker]], whom she also assisted later on [[Swades|Swades: We, the People]]. [[Lagaan]] was nominated for [[74th Academy Awards]] in the foreign language film category. [[Aamir Khan]] produced and starred in the same film. She also worked as Second Assistant Director with [[Academy Award]] nominated director [[Mira Nair]] on the indy hit [[Monsoon Wedding]].<ref>[http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywoodthisdecade/coupleofthedecade/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3397575&page=2 Kiran Rao] and [http://www.movietalkies.com/artists/index.asp?ArtistId=48588 Movies]</ref> She scripted and directed the film ''[[Dhobi Ghat (film)|Dhobi Ghat]]'', which was released in January 2011 under [[Aamir Khan Productions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aamir is a dream producer: Kiran Rao|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Aamir-is-a-dream-producer-Kiran-Rao/articleshow/7332065.cms|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=21 January 2011}}</ref> |
Kiran Rao started her career as an assistant director in the boring movie [[Lagaan]] directed by [[Ashutosh Gowariker]], whom she also assisted later on [[Swades|Swades: We, the People]]. [[Lagaan]] was nominated for [[74th Academy Awards]] in the foreign language film category. [[Aamir Khan]] produced and starred in the same film and screwed on set, who cares.. She also worked as Second Assistant Director with [[Academy Award]] nominated director [[Mira Nair]] on the indy hit [[Monsoon Wedding]].<ref>[http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywoodthisdecade/coupleofthedecade/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=3397575&page=2 Kiran Rao] and [http://www.movietalkies.com/artists/index.asp?ArtistId=48588 Movies]</ref> She scripted and directed the film ''[[Dhobi Ghat (film)|Dhobi Ghat]]'', which was released in January 2011 under [[Aamir Khan Productions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aamir is a dream producer: Kiran Rao|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Aamir-is-a-dream-producer-Kiran-Rao/articleshow/7332065.cms|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=21 January 2011}}</ref> |
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Kiran Rao | |
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| Occupation(s) | Director, Producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Aamir Khan |
Kiran Rao is an Indian film producer and director. She is the wife of Aamir Khan.
Career
Kiran Rao started her career as an assistant director in the boring movie Lagaan directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, whom she also assisted later on Swades: We, the People. Lagaan was nominated for 74th Academy Awards in the foreign language film category. Aamir Khan produced and starred in the same film and screwed on set, who cares.. She also worked as Second Assistant Director with Academy Award nominated director Mira Nair on the indy hit Monsoon Wedding.[2] She scripted and directed the film Dhobi Ghat, which was released in January 2011 under Aamir Khan Productions.[3]
Personal life
Kiran is married to actor/film director Aamir Khan. They met on the sets of movie Lagaan. Kiran Rao was one of the film's assistant directors, in which Aamir played the lead and produced. They married in December 2005.[4]
Biography
Kiran Rao graduated with an economics major from the Sophia College for Women (Bombay) in 1995 and got her Masters at AJKMCRC at Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi.[5]
Filmography
Director
- Dhobi Ghaat (Mumbai Diaries)[6] (2011) (also co-producer, released 21 January 2011)
Assistant Director
- Swades: We, the People (2004)
- Saathiya (2002)
- Monsoon Wedding (2001)
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Producer
- Dhobi Ghaat (2010) (post-production) (producer)
- Peepli Live (2010) (producer)
- Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) (associate producer)
- Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) (2007) (associate producer)
See also
References
- ^ "Aamir surprises Kiran on birthday".
- ^ Kiran Rao and Movies
- ^ "Aamir is a dream producer: Kiran Rao". Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ^ "Grand reception for Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao wedding".
- ^ "'Dear Mr. Subhash Ghai, my name is Kiran Rao'". Tehelka Magazine. Vol 8, Issue 3, Dated January 22, 2011.
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