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    Saeed Jaffrey

    Shatranj Ke Khilari, The Man Who Would Be King, My Beautiful Laundrette, Gandhi

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

    As a Capricorn, Saeed Jaffrey carries the earth energy of the archer — capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. ruled by saturn, they are . Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.

    About Saeed Jaffrey

    Saeed Jaffrey was an acclaimed Indian-born British actor who broke cultural barriers to become the first Asian honored with an Order of the British Empire for services to drama. Born in 1929 in Malerkotla, Punjab, he studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London after establishing the Unity Theatre in New Delhi. Over a prolific career spanning six decades, Jaffrey delivered unforgettable performances across theater, radio, and international cinema. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khilari before portraying Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Richard Attenborough’s Academy Award-winning epic Gandhi. He further demonstrated his remarkable range with a BAFTA-nominated turn in My Beautiful Laundrette and appeared in major Hindi blockbusters such as Ram Teri Ganga Maili. As a trailblazing artist who bridged the cinematic traditions of India and the West, his sophisticated charm and immense versatility left an enduring cultural impact that paved the way for generations of South Asian performers globally.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Saeed Jaffrey — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameSaeed Jaffrey
    ProfessionActor
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthJanuary 8, 1929
    AgeDied in 2015, aged 85 or 86
    Chinese Zodiac🐉 Earth Dragon
    Sun sign (Western)♑ Capricorn
    Moon sign (Rashi)Vrischika or Dhanu (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraJyeshtha or Mula (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number3 — The Creative
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Saeed Jaffrey 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 January 8. That makes it a very common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 1%

    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.

    Saeed Jaffrey's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury4060.2
    ♀ Venus1580.6
    ♂ Mars511.9
    ♃ Jupiter811.9
    ♄ Saturn329.4
    ♅ Uranus184
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Saeed Jaffrey

    When is Saeed Jaffrey's birthday?

    Saeed Jaffrey was born on January 8, 1929.

    How old is Saeed Jaffrey?

    Saeed Jaffrey died in 2015, aged 85 or 86.

    What is Saeed Jaffrey's zodiac sign?

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

    What is Saeed Jaffrey's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Saeed Jaffrey's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrischika or Dhanu (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Vrischika into Dhanu on January 8, 1929, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Capricorn).

    What is Saeed Jaffrey's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Saeed Jaffrey was born in the Year of the Dragon (Earth Dragon) — Confident, intelligent, charismatic.

    What is Saeed Jaffrey known for?

    Saeed Jaffrey is an Indian actor known for: Shatranj Ke Khilari, The Man Who Would Be King, My Beautiful Laundrette, Gandhi

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