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    Asrani

    Sholay jailer, prolific Hindi film comedian and character actor

    🎨 Lucky Colour: Gold🔢 Lucky Number: 1, 6, 7🃏 Tarot: The DevilRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Makara or Kumbha)

    As a Capricorn, Asrani carries the earth energy of the archer — capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. ruled by saturn, they are . Their Life Path 8 — the The Achiever — guided by Saturn, brings powerful, authoritative, business-minded, and goal-oriented. to everything they do.

    About Asrani

    Govardhan Asrani, known mononymously as Asrani, is an acclaimed Indian actor and director celebrated as one of Hindi cinema’s finest comedic performers. Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, into a middle-class Sindhi family, he developed an early passion for theatre and graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India. He gained critical acclaim in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's *Abhimaan* (1973) and won the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for *Chhoti Si Baat* (1975). In 1975, he immortalized the eccentric, authoritarian jailor in the historic blockbuster *Sholay*, creating an indelible cultural archetype. Across a prolific career spanning six decades and over 350 films, he showcased his dynamic versatility in diverse works such as *Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar*, *Mela*, and *Bhool Bhulaiyaa*. While public records distinguish him from filmmaker Sanjay Khan, who produced *The Sword of Tipu Sultan* and fathered actor Zayed Khan, Asrani forged his own unparalleled path in entertainment. Asrani’s enduring cultural impact lies in his exceptional comic timing and iconic mannerisms that permanently shaped Indian cinematic humor.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Asrani — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameAsrani
    ProfessionActor
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthJanuary 1, 1941
    AgeDied in 2025, aged 84
    Chinese Zodiac🐉 Metal Dragon
    Sun sign (Western)♑ Capricorn
    Moon sign (Rashi)Makara or Kumbha (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraShravana or Dhanishtha (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number8 — The Achiever
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Asrani would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityVery Common
    29celebrities share this birthday

    29 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on January 1. That makes it a very common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 0%

    Astrological Profile

    Capricorn ♑ — The Earth Sign

    Capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. Ruled by Saturn, they are driven by a deep need to achieve and be respected. Their patience is extraordinary — they will work for decades toward a goal others would have abandoned.

    Strengths

    ResponsibleDisciplinedSelf-controlledGood managerAmbitious

    Challenges

    Know-it-allUnforgivingCondescendingPessimistic
    Lucky Colour
    Brown
    Lucky Stone
    Garnet
    Lucky Day
    Saturday
    Lucky Numbers
    4, 8, 13
    🃏 Tarot Card: The Devil
    Material attachment, restriction, and shadow self to integrate

    Compatibility

    ✓ Taurus✓ Virgo✓ Scorpio
    ✗ Aries✗ Libra

    Career: Masters of long-term strategy who excel in business, politics, finance, engineering, and management. Discipline and ambition build empires patiently.

    Asrani's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury3560.2
    ♀ Venus1390.6
    ♂ Mars451.9
    ♃ Jupiter711.9
    ♄ Saturn229.4
    ♅ Uranus184
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Asrani

    When is Asrani's birthday?

    Asrani was born on January 1, 1941.

    How old is Asrani?

    Asrani died in 2025, aged 84.

    What is Asrani's zodiac sign?

    Asrani's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19), an element of Earth ruled by Saturn.

    What is Asrani's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Asrani's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Makara or Kumbha (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Makara into Kumbha on January 1, 1941, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Capricorn).

    What is Asrani's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Asrani was born in the Year of the Dragon (Metal Dragon) — Confident, intelligent, charismatic.

    What is Asrani known for?

    Asrani is an Indian actor known for: Sholay jailer, prolific Hindi film comedian and character actor

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