Burjor Khurshedji Karanjia, commonly known as B. K. Karanjia, was an influential Indian film journalist, film administrator, and author. Born on December 21, 1919, in Bombay, Karanjia played a significant role in shaping film journalism in India. His contributions extended beyond journalism, impacting the Indian film industry through various initiatives. He passed away on June 22, 2012, in Pune, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire film enthusiasts and journalists alike.
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Meaning of the name - Burjor
The name Burjor is a combination of the Persian word 'Bur' meaning 'great' and the Gujarati word 'Jor' meaning 'strength'. Thus, it translates to 'Great Strength'.
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Burjor Khurshedji Karanjia belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bombay
Place of Death: Pune
Educated At: University of Mumbai
Occupation: autobiographer | film critic | journalist | biographer | writer | screenwriter
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Sagittarius 47 | 0 Capricorn 5 | 15 Aries 36 |
| Moon | 20 Sagittarius 41 | 18 Capricorn 21 | 11 Scorpio 23 |
| Mercury | 7 Sagittarius 6 | 13 Sagittarius 18 | 21 Pisces 59 |
| Venus | 14 Scorpio 6 | 26 Sagittarius 15 | 22 Pisces 10 |
| Mars | 11 Libra 20 | 4 Capricorn 50 | 6 Scorpio 10 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 27 | 22 Cancer 39 | 7 Leo 52 |
| Saturn | 12 Virgo 23 | 25 Pisces 33 | 6 Virgo 24 |
| Uranus | 28 Aquarius 32 | 28 Taurus 16 | 4 Pisces 0 |
| Neptune | 11 Leo 10 | 29 Pisces 24 | 8 Leo 47 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 52 | 2 Aquarius 25 | 5 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 22 Scorpio 55 | 12 Pisces 42 | 17 Scorpio 18 |
| Ketu | 22 Taurus 55 | 12 Virgo 42 | 17 Taurus 18 |
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