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Kiran Rao

Critical Reception

6.8 / 10Avg critic score · 7 films

71%Fresh (score ≥ 60)

DangalHighest rated · 8.0 / 10

Dhobi GhatLowest rated · 5.3 / 10

Kiran Rao is an Indian film producer, screenwriter and director.

Acting (2)

Sort:Year Critic Score

2010Peepli LiveActor
2001Dil Chahta HaiActor
9.2

Production (8)

2025Sitaare Zameen ParProducer
6.6
2024Lost LadiesProducer
2022Laal Singh ChaddhaProducer
2017Secret SuperstarProducer
6.8
8.0
2016DangalProducer
8.0
8.2
2013Ship of TheseusProducer
8.0
8.4
2011Delhi BellyProducer
7.1
6.9
2010Peepli LiveProducer

Direction (3)

2026Lust Stories 3Director
5.8
2024Lost LadiesDirector
2010Dhobi GhatDirector
5.3

Writing (1)

2026Lust Stories 3Writer
5.8

Articles featuring Kiran Rao

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