Kiran Rao Says It's 'Low' For People To Credit Aamir Khan For Her Success: 'Lot Of Women Accustomed To That'

Filmmaker Kiran Rao’s second directorial, Laapataa Ladies , won the hearts of the Indian audience, and was selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars. The film, co-produced by her ex-husband Aamir Khan, has sparked conversations about Rao’s journey as a filmmaker. In a recent conversation, Rao shared her views on Khan often being credited for her success, which she finds unfair.

In an interaction with Kareena Kapoor on her talk show What Women Want , Rao expressed how she thinks it is ‘low’ for people to credit Khan for her success. She said, “It is natural. He has been known to do such quality work.

Personally, 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.” A post shared by Jio Studios (@officialjiostudios) Before Laapataa Ladies , Rao made her directorial debut with Dhobi Ghat , released in 2011.

Although it performed modestly at the box office, the film received widespread critical acclaim. Rao has also co-produced numerous projects with Aamir Khan, including Jaane Tu..

. Ya Jaane Na , Peepli Live , Delhi Belly , Talaash , Dangal , and more. A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) On the talk show, Kiran Rao also shared her candid thoughts on how she occasionally finds Aamir Khan’s .