Filmmaker Kiran Rao reassured fans about her health on December 28, 2025, after undergoing appendix surgery, posting a candid update on Instagram with a series of hospital photos and expressing gratitude for the care she received. What drew extra attention from followers was the name on her hospital wristband — “Kiran Aamir Rao Khan” — which sparked conversation online.
In her Instagram post, Rao shared several pictures from her hospital stay, including shots from inside her room, her ID wristband, and a meal she enjoyed post-surgery. The wristband displaying her full name grabbed the eye of netizens and prompted comments, as it includes Aamir Khan’s name — her former husband with whom she remains publicly connected through family and professional ties.
Accompanying the images, Rao wrote candidly about her experience, beginning with a light-hearted remark about her disrupted plans. She said, “Here I was, all ready to party my way into 2026, when my appendix sent me a reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and give thanks.” Rao expressed “immense gratitude” for modern medicine, her surgical team led by Dr. Kayomarz Kapadia, and the hospital staff who cared for her. She also thanked friends and family for their support and humour during her stay, joking about an allergic reaction that caused her lips to swell temporarily.
Rao confirmed that she has since been discharged and is back home, recuperating ahead of the New Year. Reflecting on the year gone by, she said, “2025 has been good to me and mine, and here’s hoping 2026 will be kind, fun, full of love, AND BETTER AQI, for all.”
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Fans and colleagues from the film industry also reacted positively to her update. Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira left red heart emojis in the comments after Rao shared the post, signalling support from her family.
Kiran Rao, known for her directorial and production work in Hindi cinema — including films like Dhobi Ghat and Laapataa Ladies — has maintained a warm rapport with audiences through her candid social media presence and positive engagement with fans.
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