Shanta Gandhi was an Indian writer, playwright, theatre director, and dancer. She made significant contributions to the arts through her writing and staging of plays, showcasing her talent in multiple forms of artistic expression. Her influence in the Indian theatre scene is notable, and she is celebrated for her creative works that often reflected the cultural and social dynamics of her time.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Shanta
peaceful, tranquil, calm
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Shanta Gandhi belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Nashik
Place of Death: Mumbai
Educated At: National School of Drama
Occupation: dancer | theatrical director | playwright | writer
Awards Received: Padma Shri in literature and education | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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Ephemeris for December 20, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Sagittarius 49 | 28 Sagittarius 37 | 16 Aries 38 |
| Moon | 14 Pisces 46 | 0 Capricorn 52 | 21 Aquarius 38 |
| Mercury | 17 Capricorn 43 | 11 Sagittarius 14 | 5 Taurus 46 |
| Venus | 13 Aquarius 22 | 24 Sagittarius 27 | 1 Pisces 13 |
| Mars | 22 Virgo 53 | 3 Capricorn 45 | 16 Virgo 3 |
| Jupiter | 3 Gemini 27 | 22 Cancer 49 | 8 Gemini 35 |
| Saturn | 14 Leo 47 | 25 Pisces 30 | 8 Leo 22 |
| Uranus | 20 Aquarius 48 | 28 Taurus 19 | 26 Aquarius 26 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 40 | 29 Pisces 23 | 4 Leo 19 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 36 | 2 Aquarius 22 | 3 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 1 Capricorn 39 | 12 Pisces 47 | 25 Sagittarius 56 |
| Ketu | 1 Cancer 39 | 12 Virgo 47 | 25 Gemini 56 |
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