★ HOW OLD IS RAKESH RANJAN KUMAR?
Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is 54 years old, born January 15, 1972 in IN · Capricorn.
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About
Rakesh Ranjan Kumar directed *Dear Friend Hitler*, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2011 and drew sharp criticism from The Hollywood Reporter. The Indian screenwriter and director studied Hindi Literature at Hindu College, University of Delhi, and worked as a writer alongside filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap, and Abhinav Kashyap. Born January 15, 1972, he's a Capricorn known for blending stage and screen work across Hindi cinema.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is an Indian film director and screenwriter born January 15, 1972. His directorial debut *Dear Friend Hitler* premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2011, though The Hollywood Reporter's Duane Byrge called it "inept," "contrived," and "uber-awful".
Kumar holds a post-graduate degree in Hindi Literature from Hindu College, University of Delhi. Before his film career, he participated in numerous stage productions as director, writer, and actor—including *Oedipus*, *Punch Light*, *Sakharam Binder*, *Jaati Hi Poocho Sadhu Ki*, *Holi*, *Antigone*, and *West Side Story*. He produced and directed TV serials including *Zameer* for DD1 in partnership with Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts.
He launched his film-writing career working with Hindi writer Manohar Shyam Joshi and collaborating with filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap, and Abhinav Kashyap. As a Capricorn with life-path number 8, Kumar embodies the sign's disciplined, goal-oriented approach to craft. Screenwriters shape narrative through dialogue, structure, and character development across stage and screen.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Rakesh Ranjan Kumar studied Hindi Literature at the post-graduate level at Hindu College, University of Delhi. He built early experience as a theater director, writer, and actor across productions including *Oedipus*, *Punch Light*, *Sakharam Binder*, *Jaati Hi Poocho Sadhu Ki*, *Holi*, *Antigone*, and *West Side Story*. He produced and directed TV serials such as *Zameer* for DD1 in partnership with Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts before transitioning to feature film work.
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Trivia
- His directorial debut *Dear Friend Hitler* premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011.
- He worked as a writer with Hindi writer Manohar Shyam Joshi and collaborated with filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap, and Abhinav Kashyap.
- Before film, he directed, wrote, and acted in multiple stage productions including adaptations of classical plays like *Oedipus* and *Antigone*.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Rakesh Ranjan Kumar extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
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- Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is 54 years old (born January 15, 1972).
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- Rakesh Ranjan Kumar was born on January 15, 1972.
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- Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is a Capricorn, born January 15, 1972.
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- Rakesh Ranjan Kumar was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Rakesh Ranjan Kumar from?
- Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is from IN.
- What does Rakesh Ranjan Kumar do?
- Rakesh Ranjan Kumar is a writer.
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