Sharmila Tagore - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 08, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India (now in Telangana, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Sharmila Tagore's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in classic films such as 'Aranyer Din Ratri', 'Devi', and 'Aradhana', as well as being a Bollywood icon and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification in India. |
Intro
Sharmila Tagore is a renowned Indian actress known for her prominent roles in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She was one of the leading actresses of Indian cinema from the 1960s to the 1980s and has received numerous accolades for her work.
Early Life & Background
Sharmila Tagore was born into a Bengali family with literary and artistic roots. She is a descendant of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Her father, Gitindranath Tagore, was a general manager and her mother, Ira Baruah, was from Assam.
Career Highlights
- Made film debut at age 14 in Satyajit Ray's 'Apur Sansar' (1959)
- Rose to prominence with Satyajit Ray's films such as 'Devi' (1960)
- Bollywood breakthrough with 'Kashmir Ki Kali' (1964)
- Starred in hit films like 'Aradhana' (1969), 'Amar Prem' (1972), and 'Daag' (1973)
- Won several Filmfare and National Film Awards
- Served as chairperson of India's Central Board of Film Certification (2004–2011)
Trivia
- Married cricket star Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in 1969
- Mother of actors Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan
- Converted to Islam and adopted the name Ayesha Sultana after marriage
FAQs
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Sharmila Tagore is 79 years old.
Sharmila Tagore was born the 8 December 1946.
Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India (now in Telangana, India).
On Her Birth-Day
About December 8th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: Isma'il Sidqi resigned from his position as Prime Minister of Egypt on December 8, 1946. His resignation came amid political turmoil and opposition from various factions within the Egyptian government. Sidqi's tenure was marked by efforts to stabilize the country post-World War II.
- Day of the week: December 8th, 1946 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: White Christmas by Bing Crosby
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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