Kiran Rao Is Not Ashamed To Admit Her ‘Building Elevators Have Better Mirrors'
Filmmaker Kiran Rao gave fans a peek into a series of unfiltered mirror selfies clicked inside her apartment's lift.
Kiran Rao is a social butterfly. The filmmaker is known not only for her creative work behind the camera but also for her light-hearted and candid presence on social media. Kiran's post makes her a favourite among fans who appreciate real moments over curated glamour. Giving another glimpse of her no-filter personality, Kiran recently delighted fans with a series of mirror selfies taken in the lift of her apartment building.
Taking to Instagram, she gave viewers a look at her stylish avatars. From rocking a casual look to exuding charm in a light dress, Kiran truly makes jaws drop every time she heads out. In one of the pictures, she gave a sneak peek of her gym look. The last picture, which she called a 'bedhead' photo, is our favourite. It features the Laapataa Ladies director with her son, who is taller than her.
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Fondly calling the pictures 'Landing Looks," Kiran wrote, 'My apartment landing and the building elevators have better mirrors than any in my house, I'm not ashamed to admit. I use them sometimes to quickly check how I'm looking as I head out, which has resulted in these unfiltered pictures, a series that I'm titling Landing Looks."
She added a personal touch by including a selfie featuring her son, Azad Rao Khan. 'Mostly a plethora of bad hair days, but the last one is actually 'bed head' (first thing in the morning), a photo just to document how Azad is now taller than me," she shared.
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Kiran Rao's Bhutan Diaries
Not long ago, the filmmaker posted glimpses from a serene trip to Bhutan with her son. True to style, her travel log was a visual diary of her experience. From lush green paddy fields and vibrant prayer flags to flowering Bougainvillaea and savouring traditional cuisine, Kiran and Azad were seen soaking in the local culture.
The Dhobi Ghat director also visited prominent landmarks, including Punakha Dzong, the second oldest and second-largest dzong in Bhutan, and Gangtey Monastery, capturing the architectural and cultural beauty of the region.
Kiran Rao's Personal Life
The filmmaker was previously married to Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. The couple embraced parenthood with the birth of their son, Azad Rao Khan, in 2011. After years of togetherness, they parted ways in 2021 but continue to co-parent him amicably.
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