Kiran Rao reveals how she feels about people attributing her success to ex-husband Aamir Khan: ' A lot of women are...'

Kiran Rao's Oscar-contending film Laapataa Ladies solidified her status as a filmmaker, but many still associate her success with her former husband and actor, Aamir Khan. In a recent conversation with Kareena Kapoor Khan on her chat show What Women Want, Rao admitted that Aamir has played a big role in her life but added that it's unfair to credit him for her success.

Kiran on people attributing her success to Aamir

Kiran Rao expressed how she thinks it's 'low' when host Kareena asked her how she feels about her success is attributed to Aamir Khan. She explained ¡°It is natural. He has been known to do such quality work. I attribute a lot of success in life to having a very supportive and bright partner who intellectually matches me and supports everything I do. He has played a big role in my life, but for others to attribute my accomplishments solely to him is a¡­ and I think a lot of women are accustomed to that happen to them.¡±

Aamir's lectures close to mansplaining: Kiran

During her appearance on the talk show, Kiran Rao also shared her lighthearted yet candid thoughts on her interactions with her ex-husband Aamir Khan. She humorously revealed that his lengthy lectures can be challenging, sometimes veering close to mansplaining.

She said, ¡°I would like to say¡­ he can go off and lecture. For he will give certain lamba lectures about things sometimes and those, I don¡¯t like. I mean, it¡¯s not quite mansplaining, but coming close.¡±

Kiaran Rao's journey as a filmmaker

Kiran Rao made her directorial debut with the 2011 film Dhobi Ghat. Despite its underwhelming reception at the box office, the thought-provoking film was critically acclaimed and longlisted for the 65th BAFTA Awards in the Best Film Not in the English Language category. Her second directorial, Laapata Ladies, has been selected as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.

About Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan's relationship

Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan were married for 16 years before going their separate ways in 2021. The former couple, who continue to co-parent their son, Azad, have maintained their friendship despite the divorce, having worked together on numerous projects together.

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