Guru Dutt
Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, auteur of poetic Hindi cinema
As a Cancer, Guru Dutt carries the water energy of the archer — cancer is the most emotionally intelligent sign of the zodiac. deeply intuitive . Their Life Path 6 — the The Nurturer — guided by Venus, brings responsible, caring, family-oriented, and harmonious. natura to everything they do.
About Guru Dutt
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone, known professionally as Guru Dutt, was a pioneering Indian filmmaker whose poignant masterworks defined the Golden Age of Hindi cinema. Born in 1925 in Mangalore, he grew up in Kolkata and developed his artistic sensibilities while studying expressive dance under maestro Uday Shankar. Dutt revolutionized Indian cinema during the 1950s by seamlessly blending poetic realism, dramatic lighting, and profound psychological depth into popular entertainment. He achieved monumental acclaim directing the lyrical masterpiece Pyaasa in 1957, helming India's first CinemaScope production Kaagaz Ke Phool in 1959, and producing the critically celebrated classic Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in 1962. While popular culture sometimes confuses Golden Age figures with later legends like Yash Chopra — the King of Romance renowned for Deewar, Silsila, and Chandni, producing DDLJ, and earning a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award — Dutt created a distinct, introspective universe. Guru Dutt’s tragic vision, inventive camera techniques, and haunting visual poetry secure his enduring cultural impact across global cinema.
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Guru Dutt — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Guru Dutt |
|---|---|
| Profession | Director |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | July 9, 1925 |
| Age | Died in 1964, aged 39 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐂 Wood Ox |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♋ Cancer |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Makara or Kumbha (depends on birth time) |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha or Shatabhisha (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 6 — The Nurturer |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Guru Dutt 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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Astrological Profile
Cancer ♋ — The Water Sign
Cancer is the most emotionally intelligent sign of the zodiac. Deeply intuitive and sentimental, they are fiercely protective of those they love. Their connection to home and family gives them an emotional depth few signs match.
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Career: Excels in healthcare, social work, education, real estate, and culinary arts. Deep empathy makes them exceptional caregivers and community builders.
Guru Dutt's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 420 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 164 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 53 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 8 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Guru Dutt's birthday?
Guru Dutt was born on July 9, 1925.
How old is Guru Dutt?
Guru Dutt died in 1964, aged 39.
What is Guru Dutt's zodiac sign?
Guru Dutt's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22), an element of Water ruled by Moon.
What is Guru Dutt's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Guru Dutt's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Makara or Kumbha (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Makara into Kumbha on July 9, 1925, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Cancer).
What is Guru Dutt's Chinese zodiac sign?
Guru Dutt was born in the Year of the Ox (Wood Ox) — Diligent, dependable, strong, determined.
What is Guru Dutt known for?
Guru Dutt is an Indian director known for: Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, auteur of poetic Hindi cinema
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