★ HOW OLD IS DEEPAK RAUNIYAR?
Deepak Rauniyar is 47 years old, born August 29, 1978 in NP · Virgo.
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About
Deepak Rauniyar put Nepalese cinema on the global map with films that screened at major international festivals. Born in 1978, the director and writer rose to prominence in 2012 when Highway became the first Nepali movie to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. His second feature, White Sun, won Best Asian Feature Film at Singapore and landed him on The New York Times' list of directors to watch. A Virgo born in late August, Rauniyar works across directing, writing, and producing.
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Biography
Deepak Rauniyar directed and wrote his way into international recognition as one of Nepal's most acclaimed filmmakers. Born 29 August 1978 in Nepal, Rauniyar broke through in 2012 when his debut feature Highway screened at the Berlin International Film Festival — the first Nepali film ever selected for the event. His follow-up, White Sun (2016), deepened his profile: it won Best Asian Feature Film at the Singapore International Film Festival and prompted The New York Times to name him among "The 9 New Directors You Need to Watch". As a screenwriter and director, Rauniyar works across multiple storytelling formats, combining narrative craft with visual direction. Numerologically, his life-path 8 aligns with ambition and global reach—fitting for a filmmaker who moved Nepali cinema beyond domestic borders. Virgo-born artists often balance precision with artistic vision; Rauniyar's festival selections and critical acclaim suggest both meticulous storytelling and thematic depth. Nepal's small but resilient film industry has produced few voices with international standing; Rauniyar remains among its most recognized global ambassadors.
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Trivia
- Highway (2012) was not just Rauniyar's debut feature—it was the first Nepali film ever accepted into the Berlin International Film Festival, a major institutional breakthrough for Nepali cinema.
- White Sun (2016) won Best Asian Feature Film at Singapore International Film Festival, the same year Rauniyar was named to The New York Times' curated list of emerging directors.
- Rauniyar works across three creative roles—director, writer, and producer—consolidating creative control over his films.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Deepak Rauniyar extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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Frequently asked
- How old is Deepak Rauniyar?
- Deepak Rauniyar is 47 years old (born August 29, 1978).
- When is Deepak Rauniyar's birthday?
- Deepak Rauniyar was born on August 29, 1978.
- What is Deepak Rauniyar's zodiac sign?
- Deepak Rauniyar is a Virgo, born August 29, 1978.
- What is Deepak Rauniyar's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Deepak Rauniyar was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Deepak Rauniyar from?
- Deepak Rauniyar is from NP.
- What does Deepak Rauniyar do?
- Deepak Rauniyar is a writer.
- Is Deepak Rauniyar still alive?
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