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.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Bhanu
sun, radiant, bright, luminous
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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
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 7 Taurus 29 | 8 Taurus 0 | 10 Leo 25 |
| Moon | 25 Sagittarius 48 | 28 Virgo 34 | 13 Cancer 52 |
| Mercury | 19 Taurus 25 | 21 Aries 0 | 13 Leo 50 |
| Venus | 25 Aries 11 | 4 Gemini 59 | 27 Gemini 49 |
| Mars | 22 Cancer 7 | 14 Aries 16 | 18 Virgo 15 |
| Jupiter | 19 Taurus 20 | 18 Cancer 33 | 10 Gemini 27 |
| Saturn | 0 Capricorn 34 | 8 Aries 44 | 24 Sagittarius 47 |
| Uranus | 9 Aries 2 | 0 Gemini 8 | 11 Aries 15 |
| Neptune | 28 Leo 38 | 3 Aries 10 | 0 Virgo 20 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 23 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 18 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 22 Taurus 3 | 5 Pisces 57 | 16 Taurus 55 |
| Ketu | 22 Scorpio 3 | 5 Virgo 57 | 16 Scorpio 55 |
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