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Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 22, 1946
Age79
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Deepak Chopra's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPopularizing alternative medicine and mind-body wellness, authoring numerous books on spirituality and health, including 'Ageless Body, Timeless Mind.'

Intro

Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American author, public speaker, alternative medicine advocate, and prominent figure in the New Age movement. He is known for his writings and teachings on spirituality, mind-body healing, and integrative medicine.

Early Life & Background

Deepak Chopra was born in New Delhi, India. He is the son of Krishan Chopra, a prominent cardiologist. Chopra initially studied medicine in India, graduating from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, before emigrating to the United States in 1970, where he completed residencies in internal medicine and endocrinology.

Career Highlights

  • Pioneering the integration of Eastern spirituality with Western medicine in the United States.
  • Founding The Chopra Foundation, dedicated to research on well-being and humanitarianism.
  • Publishing over 80 books, with many making The New York Times Best Seller list, including 'The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success' and 'Perfect Health'.
  • Serving as chief of staff at the New England Memorial Hospital before transitioning full-time to wellness advocacy.
  • Collaborating with figures such as Oprah Winfrey and teaching wellness seminars globally.

Trivia

  • Chopra's books have been translated into more than 43 languages.
  • He has appeared on major TV programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live.
  • Deepak Chopra has been a controversial figure in mainstream science, drawing criticism for his advocacy of alternative medicine.

FAQs

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How old is Deepak Chopra?

Deepak Chopra is 79 years old.

When was Deepak Chopra born?

Deepak Chopra was born the 22 October 1946.

Where is Deepak Chopra from?

New Delhi, India.

On His Birth-Day

About October 22nd, 1946, in brief:

  • Day of the week: October 22nd, 1946 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Rumors Are Flying by Billy Butterfield & His Orchestra (Vocal Pat O'Connor)
  • Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepak_Chopra
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0158511/