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    K. Asif

    Mughal-e-Azam director, greatest Indian historical epic, 16 years to make

    🎨 Colour: Red💎 Stone: Red Coral (Moonga)📅 Day: Tuesday🔢 Number: 9, 18, 27🧭 Direction: South⚙️ Metal: Copper🃏 Tarot: Strength

    With the Sun in Leo (Western) and the Moon in Mesha (Vedic Rashi), K. Asif combines the fire energy of Leo with the agni (fire) depth of Mesha, ruled by Mangal (मंगल). Their Life Path 9 — the The Humanitarian — guided by Mars, brings compassionate, idealistic, generous, and wise. visionaries d to everything they do.

    About K. Asif

    Karimuddin Asif, famously known as K. Asif, stands as one of Indian cinema’s most visionary filmmakers, celebrated for creating the monumental cinematic epic *Mughal-e-Azam*. Born in 1922 in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, he relocated to Bombay as a young man to pursue his artistic ambitions in the fledgling Hindi film industry. He made his directorial debut with the 1945 film *Phool*, which featured an unprecedented multi-star cast and proved to be a notable commercial success. Following this breakthrough, he embarked on his magnum opus, *Mughal-e-Azam* (1960), dedicating nearly sixteen years to perfecting its grandeur, intricate palace sets, and poetic dialogues. The historical drama earned widespread critical acclaim, broke existing box-office records, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. Later, Asif commenced production on another ambitious project, *Love and God* (initially titled *Laila Majnu*), which remained incomplete at his death in 1971 before being posthumously released. His relentless pursuit of perfection and lavish visual style established an enduring benchmark for Indian cinematic grandeur.

    Based on publicly available information.

    K. Asif — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameK. Asif
    ProfessionDirector
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthAugust 14, 1922
    AgeDied in 1971, aged 48 or 49
    Chinese Zodiac🐕 Water Dog
    Sun sign (Western)♌ Leo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Mesha
    NakshatraAshwini or Bharani (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number9 — The Humanitarian
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for K. Asif 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 RarityCommon
    7celebrities share this birthday

    7 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on August 14. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 72%

    Astrological Profile

    Leo ♌ — The Fire Sign

    Leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the Sun, they radiate warmth, confidence, and creativity. Their generosity is legendary and their presence commands every room they enter.

    Strengths

    CreativePassionateGenerousWarm-heartedHumorous

    Challenges

    ArrogantStubbornSelf-centredInflexibleLazy
    Lucky Colour
    Gold
    Lucky Stone
    Ruby
    Lucky Day
    Sunday
    Lucky Numbers
    1, 3, 10
    🃏 Tarot Card: Strength
    Inner courage, patience, and mastery of raw instinct

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Sagittarius✓ Gemini
    ✗ Taurus✗ Scorpio

    Career: Born performers who excel in entertainment, politics, and leadership. Their charisma and natural authority make them compelling leaders and inspiring role models.

    K. Asif's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury4320.2
    ♀ Venus1690.6
    ♂ Mars551.9
    ♃ Jupiter811.9
    ♄ Saturn329.4
    ♅ Uranus184
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Frequently Asked Questions About K. Asif

    When is K. Asif's birthday?

    K. Asif was born on August 14, 1922.

    How old is K. Asif?

    K. Asif died in 1971, aged 48 or 49.

    What is K. Asif's zodiac sign?

    K. Asif's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22), an element of Fire ruled by Sun.

    What is K. Asif's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    K. Asif's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Mesha: the sidereal Moon stayed in Mesha for the whole of August 14, 1922, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Leo).

    What is K. Asif's Chinese zodiac sign?

    K. Asif was born in the Year of the Dog (Water Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.

    What is K. Asif known for?

    K. Asif is an Indian director known for: Mughal-e-Azam director, greatest Indian historical epic, 16 years to make

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