Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently took to social media to share a personal health update with her followers, revealing she underwent an appendix surgery at a city hospital. In a detailed Instagram post, she provided a glimpse into her hospital stay, expressing gratitude for modern medicine and the care she received.
Hospital Wristband Sparks Conversation
While Rao shared several cheerful selfies and videos from her room, it was a detail in one of the pictures that captured widespread attention. The image showed her hospital identification wristband, which listed her name as "Kiran Aamir Rao Khan." This came as a surprise to many, given the filmmaker's previously stated stance on not adopting her former husband's surname.
In a 2011 interview with The Times of India, Kiran Rao had been candid about her choice. When asked why she didn't add 'Khan' to her name after marrying actor Aamir Khan, she replied, "Kiran Rao Khan would sound very stylish I am sure... I have never understood how people can change their names. I am comfortable being who I am and so is Aamir." She emphasized that Aamir Khan shared her point of view.
Rao's Surgery and Recovery Update
In her post, Kiran Rao wrote about the unexpected turn of events that led to the surgery. "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," she shared humorously.
She expressed immense gratitude for modern medicine, specifically mentioning Dr. Kayomarz Kapadia and the surgical team. Rao also thanked friends Ira, Popeye, and Shefali for their support and even a "hospital sleepover." She noted an amusing allergic reaction that caused temporarily "plumped lips," joking that her friends came to laugh at them. The filmmaker confirmed she has been discharged and is recovering at home.
"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," she concluded her message, also sharing pictures of her hospital room view and her first meal post-surgery.
Context: The Aamir Khan Chapter
This personal update comes years after Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao announced the end of their 15-year marriage in July 2021. In a joint statement at the time, the couple clarified they had been living separately for a while. They resolved to continue as devoted co-parents to their son, Azad, and to keep collaborating on professional projects.
Since the split, Aamir Khan has reportedly moved on in his personal life. Earlier this year, the actor confirmed a new relationship with Gauri Spratt. The two have been spotted together at various global events, leading to speculation about a possible future together, though no official plans have been announced.
Kiran Rao's recent hospital experience and the revealing detail on her wristband have once again put a spotlight on the enduring public interest in the personal lives of Bollywood personalities, even as they navigate life post-significant relationships.
