Bhanu Athaiya was a traditional costume designer from India. Renowned for her contributions to the film industry, she played a significant role in creating costumes that reflected the culture and aesthetics of Indian cinema. Her work earned her recognition and accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Costume Design, making her the first Indian to achieve this honor. Athaiya's legacy is reflected in her impactful designs that showcased the richness of Indian heritage.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 312 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 117 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Bhanu
sun, radiant, bright, luminous
Read Full Bhanu Name AnalysisApril 28, 1929 Facts
Generation Group
Bhanu Athaiya belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kolhapur
Place of Death: Mumbai
Educated At: Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art
Occupation: costume designer
Awards Received: Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award | Academy Award for Best Costume Design
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for April 28, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 28, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7 Taurus 29 | 8 Taurus 14 | 9 Leo 28 |
| Moon | 25 Sagittarius 48 | 14 Taurus 49 | 28 Gemini 54 |
| Mercury | 19 Taurus 25 | 11 Aries 56 | 11 Leo 48 |
| Venus | 25 Aries 11 | 28 Pisces 43 | 26 Gemini 43 |
| Mars | 22 Cancer 7 | 4 Leo 21 | 17 Virgo 37 |
| Jupiter | 19 Taurus 20 | 20 Gemini 50 | 10 Gemini 17 |
| Saturn | 0 Capricorn 34 | 27 Pisces 29 | 24 Sagittarius 49 |
| Uranus | 9 Aries 2 | 26 Taurus 11 | 11 Aries 16 |
| Neptune | 28 Leo 38 | 1 Aries 0 | 0 Virgo 18 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 23 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 18 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 22 Taurus 3 | 25 Pisces 17 | 16 Taurus 58 |
| Ketu | 22 Scorpio 3 | 25 Virgo 17 | 16 Scorpio 58 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
