02-08-2025
Kiran Rao, Son Azad Had This Much Fun In Bhutan
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Kiran Rao shared a visual diary of her serene getaway to Bhutan with her son, Azad Rao Khan.
Kiran Rao recently took a trip to Bhutan with her son, Azad Rao Khan. True to style, the filmmaker treated her fans to a visual diary of the experience. In a series of photos and videos shared on Instagram, Kiran and Azad are seen soaking in the local culture, from savouring traditional cuisine to exploring the serene surroundings.
The carousel began with Kiran Rao and Azad posing against a stunning backdrop, which included a river flanked by mountains and a traditional Bhutanese building. In the next image, the Laapataa Ladies director is seen sharing a candid moment with Ugyen Sonam, a surveyor with the Land Record and Survey Division of the Royal Government of Bhutan. Ugyen is reportedly seen offering some local food to the filmmaker, who beams with a wide smile. She is dressed in a striped shirt from Homeland Elegies, which is a rustic, heritage-inspired brand known for its Nagaland-based, home-grown designer wear.
Kiran Rao And Azad's Trip To Bhutan Features Serene Landscapes
The subsequent glimpses in the Instagram post were filled with green rice paddies, some partially submerged in water, set against a backdrop of green mountains. Several locations were also adorned with rows of colourful prayer flags, adding to the visual charm. Kiran further captured the captivating sight of Bougainvillaea, Common Ragwort and more.
In one of the snaps, Kiran shared a glimpse of a Tibetan Buddhist divination chart, which is a tool traditionally used for astrological and medical purposes and embedded in Bhutan's cultural and religious fabric. She also posted a video taken at one of Bhutan's highest Buddhist colleges, Gangteng Buddhist University. Also known as Gangtey Shedra, it's located in the Gangtey Valley. Despite the steady downpour, monks could be seen going about their daily routines within the monastery grounds.
Kiran was also spotted enjoying a traditional Bhutanese dish, served in a single bowl and comprising distinctive local ingredients. The Dhobi Ghat director later visited Punakha Dzong, the second oldest and second-largest dzong in Bhutan. Her journey also took her to the Gangtey Monastery (or Gangtey Gompa), known for its elaborate Bhutanese architecture.
She captioned the glimpses as 'Bhutan – Shu lay log jay gae…" which is a Dzongkha phrase meaning, 'See you later (formal),"
Kiran Rao's Personal Life
The filmmaker was previously married to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan. The couple welcomed their son, Azad Rao Khan, in 2011. Although they parted ways in 2021, they continue to co-parent him.
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