Kiran Rao: News
08 Nov 2024
Cannes Film Festival'Sensible choice'—Payal Kapadia backs 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's Oscars pick
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia has expressed happiness over Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies being selected as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
30 Oct 2024
DoordarshanHow Payal Kapadia feels about 'All We Imagine...' Oscar snub
Payal Kapadia, the Indian filmmaker who won the Grand Prix at Cannes for her debut narrative feature All We Imagine As Light, recently opened up about the struggles of indie filmmaking in India.
21 Oct 2024
Aamir Khan'All We Imagine' director 'happy' on 'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar nod
Payal Kapadia, the director of All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL), is thrilled that Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
02 Oct 2024
Aamir KhanReena Dutta's father dies, Aamir Khan visits ex-wife's home
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was seen arriving at his former wife Reena Dutta's residence on Wednesday, following the demise of her father.
26 Sep 2024
Ravi KishanKiran Rao reveals why she chose newcomers for 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao, the director of Laapataa Ladies, has attributed the film's immense success to its fresh cast.
24 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanChhaya Kadam doesn't mind all-male Oscar selection committee: Here's why
The recent announcement of Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the Oscars has sparked a wave of criticism. Detractors have questioned the all-male jury's decision and the Film Federation of India's controversial description of Indian women in their selection document.
24 Sep 2024
Academy Awards'Laapataa Ladies' chosen for Oscars 2025 due to its 'Indianness'
Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies has been officially selected as India's entry for the Oscars 2025.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanOscars: Why 'Laapataa Ladies' was picked over 'All We Imagine...'
The Film Federation of India (FFI) recently announced Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
23 Sep 2024
Tovino Thomas'Liar's Dice' to 'Laapataa Ladies'—India's Oscar entries in last decade
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's entry for the 2025 Oscars by the Film Federation of India.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanWhen Aamir said he produced 'Laapataa Ladies' out of 'fear'
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and co-produced by Aamir Khan, has been selected as India's entry for the Oscars 2025 for the Best Foreign Film category.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanHow Kiran Rao selected the young cast for 'Laapataa Ladies'
Laapataa Ladies has been officially selected as India's entry for the Oscars.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanOscars: Netizens question 'Laapataa Ladies' selection over 'All We Imagine...'
Kiran Rao's directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, has been selected as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Monday.
23 Sep 2024
BollywoodMeet the main cast of India's Oscar hopeful 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao's directorial Laapataa Ladies has officially secured its place in the Oscars 2025 race for India in the Best Foreign Film category.
23 Sep 2024
Ravi KishanOTT: Where to watch India's Oscars 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao's acclaimed directorial, Laapataa Ladies has been announced as India's entry for the 2025 Oscars by the Film Federation of India's selection committee.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanKiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's Oscars 2025 entry
Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India's entry for the 2025 Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Monday.
04 Sep 2024
JapanAfter India domination, 'Laapataa Ladies' set for Japan release
Director Kiran Rao's 2024 film Laapataa Ladies is all set to make its debut in Japan.
19 Aug 2024
Aamir KhanAamir Khan-Lokesh Kanagaraj teaming up for pan-India film? Find out
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is reportedly in talks with renowned Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj for a pan-India project.
12 Aug 2024
Bollywood FilmsDD National to premiere Ananth Mahadevan's 'Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol'
Filmmaker-actor Ananth Mahadevan's Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol is set to arrive on DD National on August 15 at 11:00am.
09 Aug 2024
Aamir KhanSupreme Court to screen 'Laapataa Ladies' today; Aamir-Kiran to attend
The Supreme Court of India will host a special screening of the critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies on Friday.
23 Jul 2024
Box OfficeKiran Rao accepts blame for 'Laapataa Ladies' box office debacle
Acclaimed director Kiran Rao recently expressed her feelings of responsibility for the box office underperformance of her latest film, Laapataa Ladies.
22 Jul 2024
Box OfficeBox office: 'Kill' holds strong, surpasses 'Laapataa Ladies' lifetime collection
The action-filled Hindi film Kill, featuring Lakshya and Raghav Juyal, has outpaced the lifetime collection of Laapataa Ladies, as per recent box office reports.
02 Jul 2024
Hansal MehtaHansal Mehta mocks Ravi Kishan's reaction to RaGa's speech
In a recent exchange on social media platform X, filmmaker Hansal Mehta took a swipe at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan's response to Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary speech.
16 Jun 2024
Aamir KhanAamir Khan gets emotional in daughter Ira's unseen wedding video
Aamir Khan, who is preparing for his next, Sitaare Zameen Par, recently shared a touching video from his daughter Ira Khan's wedding to long-time boyfriend Nupur Shikhare.
29 May 2024
Anupam KherAnupam Kher hails 'unknown' Indian Payal Kapadia's win at Cannes
Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher has praised the achievements of Indian talent at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in an interview with News18.
24 May 2024
BollywoodKareena Kapoor's 'Jaane Jaan' outshines SRK's 'Jawan' on Netflix
In a surprising development, Kareena Kapoor Khan's debut OTT project, Jaane Jaan, has surpassed Shah Rukh Khan's action film, Jawan, on Netflix.
10 May 2024
Aamir KhanKiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' faces plagiarism accusations
Kiran Rao's latest film, Laapataa Ladies, is under scrutiny for alleged plagiarism.
29 Apr 2024
Netflix'Laapataa Ladies' success on Netflix: Netizens praise Kiran Rao directorial
Kiran Rao's directorial return, Laapataa Ladies, found new life on Netflix, breathing fresh air into the film's journey.
15 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' has lost its commercial game
Laapataa Ladies is one of those rare films that gets appreciated by the viewers who watch it but fails to penetrate the mass market. Kiran Rao's theatrical comeback has emerged to be a disaster at the box office and is about to exit the theaters soon amid new releases.
13 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' shows minuscule growth on weekdays
Kiran Rao debuted as a director with the critically acclaimed 2010 film Dhobi Ghat.
12 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' to exit theaters soon
Every year Bollywood produces a set of films that become the critics' favorite and receive overwhelmingly positive reviews, but fail to make a mark at the box office.
11 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' is lost in oblivion commercially
Kiran Rao is one of the most adept filmmakers in Bollywood and has produced some groundbreaking work on celluloid. However, her comeback release Laapataa Ladies failed to bring viewers to theaters and is slated to become a commercial disaster.
09 Mar 2024
Box Office'Shaitaan' casts shadow on 'Laapataa Ladies'; 'Article 370' largely unaffected
Despite the release of R Madhavan and Ajay Devgn's highly-anticipated eerie thriller Shaitaan on Friday, Yami Gautam Dhar's political drama Article 370 maintained its stronghold at the box office into its third week.
08 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' experiences mediocre first week
Every year Bollywood produces some cinematic gems which fail to make a mark at the box office. These films remain etched in the hearts of viewers for years to come for their rich content. Kiran Rao's comeback directorial Laapataa Ladies is the same.
07 Mar 2024
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07 Mar 2024
Aamir KhanAamir Khan reveals reason behind dancing at Anant-Radhika's pre-wedding
Bollywood star Aamir Khan recently held a laid-back Instagram live session, answering a variety of questions from fans.
07 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' shows no improvement
Kiran Rao is one of the most adept filmmakers in India and her work has always been critically acclaimed. The director made a comeback with the social drama Laapataa Ladies. The movie was in the buzz after its selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.
06 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' needs commercial boost for survival
Bollywood produces various types of content in a calendar year. Some of them receive critical acclaim but fail to make a mark on the commercial front. The same has been the fate of the latest social drama Laapataa Ladies.
05 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' fails first Monday test
Laapataa Ladies has emerged to be the talk of the town among netizens. The film was in buzz and after multiple postponements, is finally running in theaters now. After a glorious response at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023, the dramedy was expected to perform well at the box office.
04 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' finds its niche over weekend
Kiran Rao is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent filmmakers in Bollywood and she has made a brilliant comeback with the highly anticipated comedy-drama Laapataa Ladies.
03 Mar 2024
Box OfficeBox office: 'Laapataa Ladies' witnesses nearly 100% growth on Saturday
Kiran Rao's directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, was released theatrically on Friday, alongside major releases like Operation Valentine and Dune: Part Two.
02 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' gets underwhelming start
With the feminist drama Laapataa Ladies, Kiran Rao has made a return to direction 14 years after the release of Dhobi Ghat.
01 Mar 2024
Movie Review'Laapataa Ladies' review: Kiran Rao's sharp satire takes down patriarchy
Kiran Rao's sophomore directorial outing Laapataa Ladies is a sharp, scathing satire on the deeply-rooted, pervasive, and unescapable patriarchy in our society, and how education and awareness are its only antidotes.
01 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office buzz: 'Laapataa Ladies' heads for an underwhelming start
Kiran Rao is one of the most adept directors in Bollywood and she has made a comeback on celluloid with the highly anticipated comedy-drama, Laapataa Ladies.
28 Feb 2024
Aamir Khan'Laapataa Ladies' premiere: Salman pays tribute to late dogs
Salman Khan made a heartfelt appearance at the grand premiere of Aamir Khan's latest film, Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao.
28 Feb 2024
Upcoming Movies'Operation Valentine,' 'Laapataa Ladies': Movies hitting theaters this Friday
March is set to kick off on a high note as an exhilarating lineup of films promises a thrilling start to the month.
27 Feb 2024
BollywoodAmitabh-Aishwarya to attend 'Laapataa Ladies' premiere: Report
The highly anticipated film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is gearing up for a star-studded premiere in Mumbai on Tuesday.
13 Feb 2024
Sandeep Reddy VangaKiran Rao grateful to Sandeep Reddy for promoting 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao is currently busy promoting her directorial project, Laapataa Ladies.
06 Feb 2024
Aamir KhanKiran-Aamir, Sandeep Reddy Vanga stuck in blame game: Timeline explained
A controversy has erupted between filmmaker Kiran Rao, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and actor Aamir Khan, with heated discussions taking place between the parties.
24 Jan 2024
Aamir Khan'Laapataa Ladies' trailer unveils chaos when two brides swap places
The highly-anticipated trailer for Kiran Rao's latest directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, has finally been released.
08 Jan 2024
Ira KhanIra-Nupur wedding video: Groom reveals reason for jogging to venue
Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, tied the knot with fitness trainer Nupur Shikhare last Wednesday (January 3) at Taj Lands End in Mumbai.
05 Jan 2024
Ira KhanIra-Nupur wedding: Aamir-Kiran-Reena to reach Udaipur today
Bollywood starlet Ira Khan tied the knot with Nupur Shikhare in a grand wedding ceremony in Mumbai.
03 Jan 2024
Ira KhanIt's official! Ira Khan is now married to Nupur Shikhare
Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, and her longtime boyfriend-fitness trainer Nupur Shikhare are married!
02 Jan 2024
Aamir KhanIra-Nupur wedding: Aamir Khan-Ira Khan sport funky looks before 'haldi'
Aamir Khan and his daughter Ira Khan were recently spotted at the actor's Bandra home, just after Ira's mother Reena Dutta was seen along with Nupur Shikhare at his haldi ceremony.
27 Nov 2023
Koffee With Karan'Koffee With Karan' to greet Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao next: Report
Koffee With Karan Season 8 is undeniably brewing intriguing conversations with unconventional Bollywood pairs.
21 Nov 2023
BollywoodPostponed! The curious case of 'Laapataa Ladies' release date
Laapataa Ladies keeps getting caught in the vicious cycle of postponements.
11 Oct 2023
Aamir KhanAamir Khan announces daughter Ira's wedding date, praises future son-in-law
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan is about to embark on a new chapter of her life.
08 Sep 2023
Aamir Khan'Laapataa Ladies' marks reunion of Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao; teaser out
After making her directorial debut with Dhobi Ghat in 2011, Kiran Rao has returned to direction with Laapataa Ladies. The comedy-drama doesn't only mark her second outing as a director but also brings her back to work with her former husband, Aamir Khan.
07 Sep 2023
BollywoodKiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' gets release date; new poster revealed
Kiran Rao's upcoming social drama Laapataa Ladies gets a release!
16 Aug 2023
BollywoodJunaid Khan to star in Aamir Khan's 'One Day' remake
Aamir Khan is all set to produce a love story for his son, Junaid Khan, who will make his acting debut in Yash Raj Films's historical drama, Maharaj.
18 Feb 2023
Aamir KhanAamir Khan-Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' not releasing on March 3
Kiran Rao's small-town drama Laapataa Ladies' first teaser was released in August, and it was announced that the film would make its way to the theaters on March 3.
30 May 2022
Bollywood5 reasons why #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha is trending on Twitter
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is no stranger to controversies.
14 Mar 2022
Aamir KhanWhy did Aamir Khan divorce Kiran Rao? Actor reveals
Last year in July, Bollywood faced a massive shock as one of the most loved celebrity pairs, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, announced their separation after 15 years of marriage.
15 Jan 2022
EntertainmentKiran Rao working on second directorial, ex-husband Aamir to produce
Screenwriter, director, and producer Kiran Rao is finally working on her second directorial, over a decade after giving us the poignant Dhobi Ghat.
05 Jul 2021
BollywoodOur relationship changed but we're still a family: Aamir Khan
A day after superstar Aamir Khan and producer-director Kiran Rao announced their divorce, the actor on Sunday said their relationship might have changed, but they still remain a family.
03 Jul 2021
Aamir KhanAamir Khan, Kiran Rao separate after 15 years of marriage
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao's joint statement has shocked the nation today! The couple has announced their separation after 15 years of marriage.
12 Apr 2021
Deepika PadukoneDeepika resigns as MAMI chairperson, says can't give 'undivided focus'
Chennai Express actress Deepika Padukone resigned from her post of chairperson of Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) today.
14 May 2020
BollywoodLegends don't die: Ira pens emotional note for Amos Paul
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira has shared a heartfelt note in remembrance of the superstar's late assistant Amos Paul.
13 May 2020
BollywoodAamir Khan 'devastated' after longtime assistant Amos passes away
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's assistant Amos Paul has passed away. He was 60 years old.
11 Sep 2019
BollywoodTanushree slams Aamir for working with #MeToo accused Subhash Kapoor
Aamir Khan, who had walked out of #MeToo accused director Subhash Kapoor's Mogul last year, has decided to collaborate with him.
10 Mar 2019
Deepika PadukoneSee pics: Bollywood stars turn baraatis for Akash Ambani's wedding
Akash Ambani tied the knot with Shloka Mehta on Saturday and the event was as grand as one would imagine it to be.
01 Feb 2019
Aamir KhanFatima reveals the truth behind link up rumors with Aamir
When Fatima Sana Shaikh made her debut with Dangal (2016), she took the industry by storm.
11 Oct 2018
Aamir Khan#MeToo effect: Aamir Khan leaves Subhash Kapoor's upcoming directorial 'Mogul'
In wake of the ongoing #MeToo movement, Aamir Khan has left Gulshan Kumar's biopic after allegations of sexual harassment were leveled against its director Subhash Kapoor.
05 Mar 2018
SrideviVirat-Anushka visit Sridevi's house, meet Boney Kapoor and daughters
Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli could not attend Sridevi's funeral pertaining to their respective professional commitments.
24 Feb 2018
Aamir KhanKiran didn't expect such numbers for 'Secret Superstar' in China
The massive success of 'Secret Superstar' at the Chinese box office has even surprised producer Kiran Rao. Overwhelmed with the response from the neighboring country, she said that the film was made with a lot a love and she is glad that the audience has connected with it so well.
07 Aug 2017
CelebrityAamir Khan, wife Kiran Rao down with swine flu
Actor Aamir Khan became the latest victim of swine flu on Sunday.
