Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a Pakistani journalist, filmmaker, and producer born on November 12, 1978, in Karachi, Pakistan. She is renowned for her documentary films about the Taliban in Pakistan, which earned her an Oscar, making her the first Pakistani to win this award. She has also won two Emmy Awards for her works, including 'Saving Face' in 2012. Additionally, she has created animated films and is recognized as one of the most influential people by TIME magazine in 2012, and has received several other accolades for her impactful storytelling.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 323 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Karachi (5:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Sharmeen
charm, beauty
Read Full Sharmeen Name AnalysisNovember 12, 1978 Facts
Generation Group
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Karachi
Educated At: Karachi Grammar School | Smith College | Stanford University
Occupation: film producer | film director | journalist
Awards Received: The Smith College Medal | BBC 100 Women | Hilal-i-Imtiaz | Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
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 November 12, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Scorpio 32 | 20 Scorpio 8 | 7 Capricorn 12 |
| Moon | 18 Aries 29 | 20 Leo 52 | 29 Sagittarius 44 |
| Mercury | 11 Sagittarius 36 | 6 Sagittarius 22 | 15 Sagittarius 43 |
| Venus | 12 Scorpio 29 | 6 Scorpio 42 | 22 Scorpio 7 |
| Mars | 7 Sagittarius 24 | 5 Sagittarius 35 | 12 Capricorn 38 |
| Jupiter | 8 Leo 40 | 25 Cancer 10 | 7 Leo 10 |
| Saturn | 12 Virgo 42 | 25 Pisces 17 | 14 Virgo 19 |
| Uranus | 16 Scorpio 58 | 29 Taurus 50 | 19 Scorpio 38 |
| Neptune | 17 Sagittarius 0 | 29 Pisces 35 | 18 Sagittarius 44 |
| Pluto | 17 Libra 52 | 1 Aquarius 34 | 19 Libra 4 |
| Rahu | 23 Virgo 51 | 14 Pisces 47 | 21 Virgo 22 |
| Ketu | 23 Pisces 51 | 14 Virgo 47 | 21 Pisces 22 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2025
