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Who is Shankar? Biography, gossip, facts?

Shanmugam Shankar (Tamil: ; born 17 August 1963) commonly known as Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Recognized for directing high budget films he is also a pioneer of vigilante movies in Tamil. He made his directional debut in Gentleman (1993) for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director. He is the highest paid film-maker in India among his contemporaries.

When is Shankar's birthday?

Shankar was born on the 17th of August 1963, which was a Saturday. Shankar will be turning 62 in only 40 days from today.

How old is Shankar?

Shankar is 61 years old. To be more precise (and nerdy), the current age as of right now is 22285 days or (even more geeky) 534840 hours. That's a lot of hours!

What is Shankar's zodiac sign and horoscope?

Shankar's zodiac sign is Leo.
The ruling planet of Leo is the Sun. Therefore, lucky days are Sundays and lucky numbers are: 1, 4, 10, 13, 19 and 22 . Gold, Orange, White and Red are Shankar's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Leo include: Self-awareness, Dignity, Optimism and Romantic. Negative character traits could be: Arrogance and Impatience.

Is Shankar gay or straight?

Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Shankar is gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
0% of all voters think that Shankar is gay (homosexual), 100% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 0% like to think that Shankar is actually bisexual.

Is Shankar still alive? Are there any death rumors?

Yes, according to our best knowledge, Shankar is still alive. And no, we are not aware of any death rumors. However, we don't know much about Shankar's health situation.

Where was Shankar born?

Shankar was born in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.

Is Shankar hot or not?

Well, that is up to you to decide! Click the "HOT"-Button if you think that Shankar is hot, or click "NOT" if you don't think so.60% of all voters think that Shankar is hot, 40% voted for "Not Hot".

What is Shankar's birth name?

Shankar's birth name is Shanmugam Shankar.

When did Shankar's career start? How long ago was that?

Shankar's career started in 1993. That is more than 32 years ago.

Does Shankar do drugs? Does Shankar smoke cigarettes or weed?

It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Shankar does smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or does Shankar do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below. 0% of the voters think that Shankar does do drugs regularly, 67% assume that Shankar does take drugs recreationally and 33% are convinced that Shankar has never tried drugs before.

What is Shankar's official website?

There are many websites with news, gossip, social media and information about Shankar on the net. However, the most official one we could find is www.directorshankaronline.com.

Who are similar persons to Shankar?

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What is Shankar doing now?

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Are there any photos of Shankar's hairstyle or shirtless?

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What is Shankar's net worth in 2025? How much does Shankar earn?

According to various sources, Shankar's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Shankar's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.Shankar's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $882762372 in 2025, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.