Dhobi Ghat is a bollywood film produced and directed by Kiran Rao in her directorial debut. The film is scheduled for release in cinemas on 21 January 2011. The film stars Aamir Khan and Prateek Babbar and is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Aamir Khan plays one of the lead role in the movie as a painter. Gustavo Santaolalla was signed it to compose the score and soundtrack of the film. Dhobi Ghat had its world premiere in September 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival.

DHOBI GHAT (Mumbai diaries) is the story of four people from very different backgrounds, whose worlds intersect and leave them forever altered. As they find themselves drawn into compelling relationships, the city finds its way into the crevices of their lives, separating them even as it brings them closer... Fragments of their experience - seen through a naive video diary, black and white photographic images and painting - form a portrait of Mumbai and its people bound together as they journey through longing, loneliness, loss and love. 

The film was shot in Mumbai using "guerilla" techniques. Due to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, shooting was delayed when, citing safety concerns, the government denied Rao permission to shoot scenes at a railway station. According to Director of movie, Mumbai is the Fifth Character in Dhobi Ghat. The movie was shot at skycrapers under construction, Mohammed Ali markets, sea facing bunglow at Worli, Dhobi Ghat at Mahalaxmi, Chawpatty(beach) and Marine Drive. No special sets were constructed to shoot the movie.