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    Shekhar Kapur

    Masoom, Mr. India, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth (Hollywood), international director

    🎨 Colour: Yellow💎 Stone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)📅 Day: Thursday🔢 Number: 3, 12, 21🧭 Direction: North East⚙️ Metal: Gold🃏 Tarot: Temperance

    With the Sun in Sagittarius (Western) and the Moon in Dhanu (Vedic Rashi), Shekhar Kapur combines the fire energy of Sagittarius with the agni (fire) depth of Dhanu, ruled by Guru (गुरु). Their Life Path 1 — the The Leader — guided by Sun, brings independent, ambitious, pioneering, and self-reliant. natura to everything they do.

    About Shekhar Kapur

    Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur is an internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker celebrated for directing highly influential movies across Bollywood and Hollywood. Born in Lahore in 1945, he grew up in Delhi and qualified as a chartered accountant in England before pursuing an artistic path. Kapur made his acclaimed directorial debut with the sensitive family drama Masoom in 1983, followed by the iconic science fiction hit Mr. India in 1987. His raw biographical drama Bandit Queen earned widespread global praise in 1994, securing a National Film Award. Venturing into international cinema, he directed the British period drama Elizabeth in 1998, which secured seven Academy Award nominations and a BAFTA Award. He later directed the sequel Elizabeth: The Golden Age and the romantic comedy What's Love Got to Do with It? in 2022. Today, he continues to mentor emerging talents and champion diverse narratives worldwide. His pioneering transition from Hindi popular cinema to mainstream Western filmmaking permanently reshaped how global audiences perceive Indian cinematic talent.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Shekhar Kapur — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameShekhar Kapur
    ProfessionDirector
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthDecember 6, 1945
    Age80 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐓 Wood Rooster
    Sun sign (Western)♐ Sagittarius
    Moon sign (Rashi)Dhanu
    NakshatraMula or Purva Ashadha (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number1 — The Leader
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Shekhar Kapur 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
    8celebrities share this birthday

    8 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on December 6. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 58%

    📜 On this day in Indian history

    • 1956 — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar passed away (Mahaparinirvan Diwas)

    Astrological Profile

    Sagittarius ♐ — The Fire Sign

    Sagittarius is the most adventurous and freedom-loving sign. Ruled by Jupiter, they are eternal seekers of truth, experience, and wisdom. Their enthusiasm is contagious and their optimism — even in adversity — is their defining quality.

    Strengths

    GenerousIdealisticGreat sense of humorAdventurousHonest

    Challenges

    Promises more than can deliverImpatientTactlessRestless
    Lucky Colour
    Purple
    Lucky Stone
    Turquoise
    Lucky Day
    Thursday
    Lucky Numbers
    3, 7, 9
    🃏 Tarot Card: Temperance
    Balance, moderation, patience, and higher purpose

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Leo✓ Libra
    ✗ Virgo✗ Pisces

    Career: Natural philosophers and explorers who excel in travel, education, law, writing, and international business. Optimism and big-picture thinking inspire teams.

    Shekhar Kapur's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury3350.2
    ♀ Venus1310.6
    ♂ Mars431.9
    ♃ Jupiter611.9
    ♄ Saturn229.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Shekhar Kapur

    When is Shekhar Kapur's birthday?

    Shekhar Kapur was born on December 6, 1945.

    How old is Shekhar Kapur?

    Shekhar Kapur is 80 years old.

    What is Shekhar Kapur's zodiac sign?

    Shekhar Kapur's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21), an element of Fire ruled by Jupiter.

    What is Shekhar Kapur's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Shekhar Kapur's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Dhanu: the sidereal Moon stayed in Dhanu for the whole of December 6, 1945, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Sagittarius).

    What is Shekhar Kapur's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Shekhar Kapur was born in the Year of the Rooster (Wood Rooster) — Observant, hardworking, courageous.

    What is Shekhar Kapur known for?

    Shekhar Kapur is an Indian director known for: Masoom, Mr. India, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth (Hollywood), international director

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