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    Shankar

    Gentleman, Mudhalvan, Enthiran, I, 2.0, Indian 2, Tamil blockbuster director

    🎨 Lucky Colour: Red🔢 Lucky Number: 3, 4, 9🃏 Tarot: StrengthRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Mithuna or Karka)

    As a Leo, Shankar carries the fire energy of the archer — leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. ruled by the sun, they radiate warm. Their Life Path 8 — the The Achiever — guided by Saturn, brings powerful, authoritative, business-minded, and goal-oriented. to everything they do.

    About Shankar

    Koduri Viswa Vijayendra Prasad, sometimes mistakenly called Shankar, is a celebrated Indian screenwriter and director renowned for authoring monumental cinematic landmarks including the Baahubali series, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and RRR. Born in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, in 1942, he experienced years of hardship and agricultural struggles before discovering his vocation in cinematic storytelling. Across a prolific career spanning four decades, he achieved major acclaim by penning the 2009 fantasy epic Magadheera and directing the historical drama Rajanna in 2011, which earned a prestigious Nandi Award. In 2015, his poignant screenplay for the Hindi blockbuster Bajrangi Bhaijaan garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Story, cementing his national reputation alongside the phenomenal success of Baahubali: The Beginning. As the father and primary creative partner of director S. S. Rajamouli, he shaped the grand narratives that unified India's diverse regional industries into a cohesive cinematic force. His emotionally potent, mythic storytelling blueprint permanently transformed the global reach and artistic ambition of Indian popular cinema.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Shankar — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameShankar
    ProfessionDirector
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthAugust 17, 1963
    Age63 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐇 Water Rabbit
    Sun sign (Western)♌ Leo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraPunarvasu or Pushya (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number8 — The Achiever
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Shankar 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
    13celebrities share this birthday

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

    Rarity percentile: 11%

    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.

    Shankar's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury2620.2
    ♀ Venus1020.6
    ♂ Mars331.9
    ♃ Jupiter511.9
    ♄ Saturn229.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    12 other celebrities share Shankar's birthday (August 17):

    Rajat SharmaJournalistHS PrannoyAthleteSachin PilgaonkarActorNidhhi AgerwalCelebrityShraddha AryaCelebrityDisha VakaniCelebritySharat SaxenaCelebritySupriya PilgaonkarCelebrityVasudevan BaskaranCelebrityAnamikaCelebrityRobert De NiroAmerican actor, director and producer (born 1943)Mae WestAmerican actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer (1893–1980)

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Shankar

    When is Shankar's birthday?

    Shankar was born on August 17, 1963.

    How old is Shankar?

    Shankar is 63 years old.

    What is Shankar's zodiac sign?

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

    What is Shankar's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Shankar's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Mithuna into Karka on August 17, 1963, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Leo).

    What is Shankar's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Shankar was born in the Year of the Rabbit (Water Rabbit) — Quiet, elegant, kind, responsible.

    What is Shankar known for?

    Shankar is an Indian director known for: Gentleman, Mudhalvan, Enthiran, I, 2.0, Indian 2, Tamil blockbuster director

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