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    Prannoy Roy

    Co-founder of NDTV, pioneer of Indian television news journalism

    🎨 Lucky Colour: White🔢 Lucky Number: 1, 4🃏 Tarot: JusticeRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Mithuna or Karka)

    As a Libra, Prannoy Roy carries the air energy of the archer — libra is the most balanced sign of the zodiac. ruled by venus, they are drawn to. Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.

    About Prannoy Roy

    Prannoy Lal Roy is a pioneering Indian journalist, economist, and media entrepreneur who transformed Indian television news by co-founding New Delhi Television (NDTV). Born in Calcutta, he attended The Doon School and later earned a doctorate in economics from the Delhi School of Economics. Roy first captivated national audiences in 1988 by producing and hosting The World This Week, which set new benchmarks for objective international reporting on public broadcaster Doordarshan. A pioneer of Indian television psephology, he developed sophisticated statistical models that revolutionized live election analysis and opinion polling across the country. In 2003, Roy expanded his independent media footprint by launching NDTV 24x7 and NDTV India, establishing trusted 24-hour newsrooms celebrated for their credible, analytical journalism. His work redefined public discourse, elevating political coverage from routine state bulletins into rigorous, data-driven democratic debate. Roy remains a foundational architect of modern Indian broadcast journalism whose analytical rigor established a lasting standard for television reporting.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Prannoy Roy — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NamePrannoy Roy
    ProfessionJournalist
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthOctober 15, 1949
    Age77 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐂 Earth Ox
    Sun sign (Western)♎ Libra
    Moon sign (Rashi)Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraPunarvasu or Pushya (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number3 — The Creative
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Prannoy Roy 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
    17celebrities share this birthday

    17 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on October 15. That makes it a very common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 1%

    📜 On this day in Indian history

    • 1931 — Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Missile Man and President, born

    Astrological Profile

    Libra ♎ — The Air Sign

    Libra is the most balanced sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Venus, they are drawn to beauty, harmony, and fairness in all things. Their social intelligence is extraordinary — they can adapt to any personality and find middle ground.

    Strengths

    CooperativeDiplomaticGraciousFair-mindedSocial

    Challenges

    IndecisiveAvoids confrontationsCarries grudgesSelf-pity
    Lucky Colour
    Pink
    Lucky Stone
    Opal
    Lucky Day
    Friday
    Lucky Numbers
    6, 15, 24
    🃏 Tarot Card: Justice
    Fairness, truth, cause and effect, and karmic balance

    Compatibility

    ✓ Gemini✓ Aquarius✓ Leo
    ✗ Cancer✗ Capricorn

    Career: Natural mediators who excel in law, diplomacy, public relations, design, and the arts. Their sense of fairness and aesthetic sensibility make them outstanding judges of quality.

    Prannoy Roy's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury3190.2
    ♀ Venus1250.6
    ♂ Mars401.9
    ♃ Jupiter611.9
    ♄ Saturn229.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    12 other celebrities share Prannoy Roy's birthday (October 15):

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Prannoy Roy

    When is Prannoy Roy's birthday?

    Prannoy Roy was born on October 15, 1949.

    How old is Prannoy Roy?

    Prannoy Roy is 77 years old.

    What is Prannoy Roy's zodiac sign?

    Prannoy Roy's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22), an element of Air ruled by Venus.

    What is Prannoy Roy's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Prannoy Roy's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Mithuna into Karka on October 15, 1949, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Libra).

    What is Prannoy Roy's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Prannoy Roy was born in the Year of the Ox (Earth Ox) — Diligent, dependable, strong, determined.

    What is Prannoy Roy known for?

    Prannoy Roy is an Indian journalist known for: Co-founder of NDTV, pioneer of Indian television news journalism

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