Kiran Rathod, also known as Keira Rathore, is an Indian actress, model, and content creator born on January 11, 1981, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. She belongs to Indian nationality and ethnicity, with Hindi as her native language. She was raised in Jaipur before moving to Mumbai, Maharashtra, where she currently lives while also spending time in Goa. She studied Arts at Mithibai College, Mumbai, and is the cousin of popular Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, which ties her to an influential film family.
Kiran Rathod is highly active on Instagram as @kiran_rathore_official, where she has 3.5M+ followers. Through her social media, she promotes exclusive content, interacts with fans, and shares glimpses of her professional and personal life. She also runs an app where she provides exclusive pictures, videos, and live video calls, promoting herself as both an artist and influencer.
Kiran began her career as a model, appearing in Hindi pop music videos before entering Bollywood with Yaadein (2001). Her big breakthrough came in Tamil cinema with Gemini (2002) opposite Vikram, which earned her the Cinema Express Award for Best New Face Actress. She became a sought-after actress in the early 2000s with films like Villain (2002), Anbe Sivam (2003) alongside Kamal Haasan and Madhavan, Winner (2003), and Diwan (2003). She worked extensively across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films, earning recognition as one of the boldest and most glamorous stars of her time.
After her peak film years, she reinvented herself through stage shows, modelling, reality TV, and social media influence. In 2023, she participated in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 7, where she made headlines but was the first contestant to be evicted. Despite the early exit, her appearance rejuvenated her popularity. She has continued to remain active in the digital entertainment space, especially through her exclusive app and influencer collaborations, adapting to the evolving media landscape.
Kiran Rathod’s personal life has often been the subject of media speculation. She was once rumored to be married to Ramkumar Pachaiyapan, though she currently identifies herself as single on her Instagram profile. Known for her bold persona, she has never shied away from glamour and controversial career moves, often making headlines for her daring photo shoots, candid interviews, and self-promotion strategies. Her openness about running her own subscription-based app for private interactions and content has set her apart from many of her contemporaries. Despite controversies, Kiran continues to enjoy a loyal fan following and remains active as a performer and influencer.
