Danny Denzongpa

Tshering Phintso "Danny" Denzongpa (born February 25, 1948) is an Indian actor. Denzongpa was born in the state of Sikkim, at that time an independent monarchy. He has acted in numerous Hindi films such as Ashoka and 16 December. He has also starred in an international films, the most famous being Seven Years in Tibet where he acted alongside Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. In 2003, Denzongpa was awarded the Padma Shree, India's fourth highest civilian honour. Denzongpa is noted for his roles as a villain. He is also the only actor to have come from Sikkim.

Early career
As a boy Denzongpa used to tend to horses in his village in Sikkim. He nursed an ambition to join the Indian Army, and won the Best Cadet award from West Bengal and participated in the Republic Day parade. In an interview to The Times of India newspaper he told that he had qualified for the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College however after the Sino-Indian War of 1962, his mother pleaded with him to give up joining the army after several people of their village were killed. Danny then enrolled in the Film institute in Pune.

Film career
Danny's hotel in West SikkimDuring his early film career, Danny used to practice learning Urdu, the lingua franca of Bollywood at that time by talking to the ocean. The Urdu came in handy in films such as Sawan Kumar's Sanam Bewafa and Mukul Anand's Khuda Gawah where he played the role of Pathans.

He started out with B-grade movies such as Zaroorat in 1971, and later moved on to Mere Apne and Kala Sona where he played more positive roles. He then went on to play the roles of the villain in numerous roles. Some of the antihero roles he played were an unscrupulous politician, corrupt policeman, traitor, and mingy landlord. He got his major break in Gulzar's Mere Apne, and later in B R Chopra's Dhund where he played a crippled and frustrated husband. He missed out on one of the most famous villain roles in Indian Cinema, that of Gabbar Singh for Sholay. He was the original choice for the role but had to back out because of a clash of dates. The character later became an icon and made Amjad Khan a star overnight.

He is also an accomplished singer having sung with Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhonsle, three stalwarts of Indian music. He has released Nepalese songs and has sung for Nepalese movies. His two most famous songs are "Hiu Bhanda Chiso", and "Rato Rani Phule". He is also a painter, a writer and a sculptor. Denzongpa owns a 3-star hotel in Geyzing, the only rated hotel in the district. He currently resides in Juhu in Mumbai. In recent times he has become more selective as to the roles he plays.

Films

• Cover of Seven Years in Tibet.Frozen (2006) (in production)
• Jaan Ki Baazi (2006) (post-production)
• Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) (Colonel Ashfaque Khan)
• Shikaar (2004)
• Sandhya (2003)
• Parwana (2003)
• Ek Hindustani (2003) (Special Appearance)
• Soch (2002) .... Nautiyal
• Ab Ke Baras (2002) .... CBI Officer Sikander Baksh
• 16 December (2002) .... Vir Vijay Singh
• Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002) .... Aman Khan
• Moksha (2001) .... Bachelor Simon
• Indian (2001) .... Shankar Singhania
• Lajja (2001) (aka The Shame).... Gajendra
• Asoka (2001) .... Virat ... aka Ashoka the Great (India: English title) (USA) ... aka Samrat Ashoka (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
• Pukar (2000) .... Abhrush
• Officer (2000) .... Pratap Rai/Dushyant Singh
• Tune Mera Dil Le Liya (2000)
• Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999) .... Jabhal Khargoshi
• Dahek: A Burning Passion (1999) .... Jabbar Bahkshi
• Kohram: The Explosion (1999) .... Minister Virbhadra Singh
• Zulm O Situm (1998) .... Sikander
• Vinashak - Destroyer (1998) .... Jailer Lankeshwar
• China Gate (1998) .... Maj. Ranjir Singh Gurung
• Udaan (1997) .... Mr. Rana
• Seven Years in Tibet (1997) .... Regent
• Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997) .... Advocate Indrajit
• Diwan
• Himalay Putra (1997) .... Rana
• Ghatak: Lethal (1996) .... Katya
• Rajkumar (1996)
• Army (1996) .... Naagraj
• Shastra (1996) .... Babu
• Barsaat (1995) .... ACP Neghi
• Sarhad: The Border of Crime (1995)
• Vijaypath (1994)
• Chauraha (1994) .... Baba Bhatti
• Krantiveer (1994) .... Chatursingh
• Mohabbat Ki Arzoo (1994) .... Jagpal Singh alias Jaggu dada 1942: A Love Story (1993) (as Danny Dengzongpa) .... Major Hisht Dhartiputra (1993)
• Gurudev (1993) (as Danny Denzongappa) .... Khakan
• Prateeksha (1993) .... Dinesh Khanna ... aka Prateeksha (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
• Sangram (1993) .... Madhu's father
• Tahqiqaat (1993) .... Bhanu Pratap
• Drohi (1992) .... J.P. Sethi (Raghav's boss)
• Antam (1992) .... J.P.Sethi ... aka Anth (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
• Balwaan (1992) .... Bhai
• Khule-Aam (1992) .... INSP. Uday Singh/INSP. Ranvir Singh Rathod
• Khuda Gawah (1992) .... Khuda Baksh ... aka God Is My Witness
• Lakshmanrekha (1991) .... Birju ... aka Lakhsman Rekha (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
• Vishnu-Devaa (1991) .... Thakur Shamsher Singh/Samppat
• Hum (1991) .... Bakhtawar ... aka We
• Sanam Bewafa (1991) .... Sher Khan
• First Love Letter (1991) .... Thakur Ajit Singh
• Yodha (1991) .... Daaga/Justice Dharmesh Agnihotri
• Agneepath (1990) .... Kancha Cheena ... aka The Path of Fire
• Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban (1990) .... Prince Yeshwant Singh
• Baaghi (1990)
• Chingariyan (1990)
• Jagira (1990)
• Shandaar (1990) .... Dhaga
• Shesh Naag (1990)
• Shehzaade (1989) (uncredited) .... Thakur Roshan Singh
• Jung Baaz (1989) (as Danny) .... Mahakal
• Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
• Galiyon Ka Badshah (1989) .... Inspector Vijay
• Khoj (1989)
• Saaya (1989)
• Ustad (1989) .. aka Conman (International: English title)
• Commando (1988) .... Ninja
• Shoorveer (1988) .... Shankar
• Ek Hi Maqsad (1988) .... Inspector. Deepak
• Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Raja Sunder Singh ... aka A Man's Job
• Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) .... Dacoit
• Janam Janam (1988)
• Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988)
• Mera Shikar (1988)
• Paap Ki Duniya (1988) .... Pasha
• Yateem (1988) .... Girivar Prasad Mathur
• Itihaas (1987)
• Aag Hi Aag (1987) .... Daulat Singh/Choudhury
• Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) .... Shambhu
• Chambal Ka Badshah (1986) .... Sultan
• Bhagwan Dada (1986) (as Danny) .... Shambu Dada
• Adhikar (1986) .... Vishal's lawyer (special appearance)
• Allah Rakha (1986)
• Maha Shaktiman (1985) ... aka Maharudra (India: Bengali title)
• Yudh (1985) .... Gama Maating/Mr. Chinoy
• Jawaab (1985) .... Seth. Jagmohan
• Aandhi Toofan (1985)
• Aitbaar (1985) .... Inspector Barua ... aka Trust
• Oonche Log (1985) .... Thakur Maan Singh
• ... aka High Society
• Patthar Dil (1985) .... Jung Bahadur
• Andar Baahar (1984) .... Shera
• Farishta (1984)
• Boxer (1984/I) (as Danny) .... Dharma
• Jagir (1984) .... Danny ... aka Teen Murti (India: Bengali title) ... aka The Estate ... aka The Three Idols
• Kanoon Kya Karega (1984) ... aka What Can the Law Do?
• Manzil Manzil (1984) .... Gautam (Pahadi Baba)
• Mera Dost Mera Dushman (1984)
• Pyaar Jhukta Nahin (1984)
• Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983)
• Lovers (1983/I)
• Ganga Meri Maa (1983)
• Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Akhbar
• Raj Mahal (1982)
• Kachche Heere (1982) .... Arjun ... aka Rough Diamonds
• Love Story (1981) .... Ram Dogra
• Chunaoti (1980)
• Kali Ghata (1980)
• Abdullah (1980)
• Bandish (1980/I) .... Kapilkumar ... aka Restriction
• Bulundi (1980)
• The Burning Train (1980)
• Choron Ki Baraat (1980)
• Phir Wohi Raat (1980) .... Ashok
• Griha Pravesh (1979) (as Danny) ... aka The Housewarming
• Aaj Ki Dhara (1979) (as Danny) ... aka Aaj Ki Radha
• Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) ... aka Two Shades of Blood
• Devata (1978) .... Inspector Lawrence ... aka Devta (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
• Naya Daur (1978) ... aka The New Age
• Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977) .... Vikram (Jamunadas' son)
• Abhi To Jee Lein (1977) .... Danny ... aka Abhi To (India: Hindi title: alternative title)
• Chandi Sona (1977)
• Khel Khiladi Ka (1977)
• Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale (1977)
• Paapi (1977) (as Danny Danzongappa) .... Abdul
• Fakira (1976) .... Munna/Ajay/Toofan
• Kalicharan (1976)
• Laila Majnu (1976) .... Prince Bahksh
• Sangram (1976) .... Salim/Altaf
• Dharmatma (1975) (as Danny) ... aka The Holy Year (International: English title)
• Aakhri Dao (1975) .... Robert
• Apne Rang Hazaar (1975)
• Kala Sona (1975)
• Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Rocky
• Raftaar (1975)
• Rani Aur Lalpari (1975)
• Zorro (1975/II)
• Chor Machaye Shor (1974)
• 36 Ghante (1974) .... Dilawar Khan
• Khhotte Sikkay (1974) .... Danny ... aka False Coins
• Dhund (1973) .... Thakur Ranjit Singh (crippled husband) ... aka Fog ... aka Trance
• Milap (1972)
• Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972) .... Raja
• Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972) ... aka This Garden Is Ours
• Mere Apne (1971) .... Sanju
• Zaroorat (1971)

Wow man.. where did u get that? lol:ohmy:

do u know Danny has also directed a Hindi movie Phir Wohi Raat (1980).

Danny really is danny.. but i dont see his any recent films! is he thinking of retiring from Film Industry?

he is a lambi race ka gora

lol. yea!! you are right.. someday he will popup again !! i hope

ah.. Chiso chiso hawa ma yasi maan baralin chha ke bho! Timi lai ta purai geet yad raicha ne ta!! danny ko dar-lagdo phan ho ke ke ho?

Greatest Character role in bollyhood

Danny Denzongpa (Dhund, Kanoon Kya Karega)

If the so call stars are following a trend today – do one movie a year so their so called “quality” shines in their roles and the “freshness” is conserved, I can’t help but smile. Danny has been doing this for years, and that’s the reason whenever his movie is released we are excited to see what he’s playing and how he has played it. Ofcourse he’s done a load of crap in the last 30 years of his career (yes – he’s close to 60 but doesn’t look a day older than 40), but he is one actor who understood the power of withdrawing from the theaters and unleashing himself sparingly. And in these years there have been some gem of characters he has played.Dhund had him playing a crippled sadistic husband – Thakur Ranjit Singh, whose wife (Zeenat Aman) can’t take his beatings and verbal lashings anymore.

Danny was still comparatively new in this movie but he breathed such fiery life into this character that even on a wheel chair he would strike fear all around. Notice how he keeps falling into self pity only to unleash his fury on his wife with greater intensity. Dhund showed Bollywood that here was one young actor to watch out for. And we did. We all did.Upon its release “Kanoon Kya Karega” did three things. It showed there was no shame inRe-making a Hollywood movie specially if it was done with the right intentions – to spread the value of art and entertainment of the original to foreign cinema in different languages.

Second, it brought forth one of my favorite directors, the late Mukul Anand, who I would say also pointed to the rest of Bollywood that a technical grasp on the medium was as important as the script. And lastly it reminded all, that Danny was one of the best actors Bollywood has. A remake of Cape Fear, Danny played the guy who dodges the cops and pursues to harass the lawyer and his family right under the law’s nose. A very restrained performance, since every dimension of this character would make an actor go over the top (read: overacting).

But Danny, as an intelligent actor, understood the dimensions of this character and played it brilliantly. One of his best performances, rent a copy if you get the chance.

I like danny, but i heard he is little proudy?

i don't think so, otherwise he could not have survive in the bollyhood for over three decades

I agree with himalayanreview

danny acted in two television Ajnabhi and Ushool.

I guess you are a big fan of danny, cos u know lot about him. yea danny is one of my fev actor too. But i haven't had a chance to watch any of his movie at these time.

i like danny his acting seems very natural but what facinates more of him is the fact that he had always carried the tag of being a sikkimese. he had been the sole identity of Sikkim in India before Bhaichung Bhutia came to the limelight.

You are correct! he never tried to be something else.. never forgot his ground. I heard that whenever he visits sikkim, he always keeps low profile, that's why no one knows when he comes to sikkim.

And When He Married Gawa, A Girl From Sikkim Despite Having Beautiful Ladies In Bombay Was Simply The Persona Of The Man

whatever u say.. i hate danny!

That Is It ....atleast U Had That Feeling Of Hate. This Means You Have Noticed Him. In My Instance I Love My Sikkim And Anyone That Makes Proud My State Is My Hero Be It Danny Or Even Chandrashekhar( He Acted In The Movie Munna Bhai Mbbs... Do U Recall He Was The Patient In Comma With Beards And Munna Shaves His Beard.)

yes.. daj bro.. show some respect! how can you just say.. I hate danny?