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Danny Denzongpa

Danny Denzongpa Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 25 February 1948
  • Place of Birth Gangtok
  • Occupation Film Actor, Film Director, Television Actor
  • Spouse Gawa Denzongpa (1973)
  • Education Film And Television Institute Of India, Birla Vidya Mandir, St Joseph's College, Darjeeling, University Of North Bengal
  • Years active 1971-2022
  • Children Pema Denzongpa, Rinzing Denzongpa

Related Other Pages:

  • Uunchai, 
  • Seven Years In Tibet
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ABOUT Danny Denzongpa

Danny Denzongpa: A Five-Decade Reign in Indian Cinema Veteran actor Danny Denzongpa, born Tshering Phintso Denzongpa on February 25, 1948, boasts a prolific career spanning over five decades. With over 190 films to his credit since 1971, his contributions to Hindi cinema, and occasional forays into Bengali, Nepali, and Tamil films, are undeniable. His versatility is showcased through iconic roles, seamlessly transitioning between compelling villains and charismatic heroes. Denzongpa's memorable villainous portrayals include his performances in Dhund, 36 Ghante, Bandish, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Aandhi-Toofan, Agneepath, Hum, Krantiveer, Indian, and Enthiran. Conversely, his positive roles in films like Chor Machaye Shor, Fakira, Kalicharan, Devata, Bulundi, Adhikar, Aag Hi Aag, and China Gate demonstrated a remarkable range. Beyond acting, Denzongpa ventured into direction with Phir Wahi Raat, a critically acclaimed horror suspense film often ranked among Hindi cinema's best. His international recognition soared with his role alongside Brad Pitt in Seven Years in Tibet. In 2003, his contributions were acknowledged with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. While specific details of recent projects are unavailable, his enduring legacy as a powerful and versatile actor remains firmly established.

Danny Denzongpa FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Uunchai

  • Uunchai

    ( 2022 )

  • Sky Force

  • Sky Force

    ( 2025 )
  • Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

  • Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

    ( 2019 )

  • Bayen Haath Ka Khel

  • Bayen Haath Ka Khel

    ( 2025 )
  • Bioscopewala

  • Bioscopewala

    ( 2017 )

  • Karishmaa

  • Karishmaa

    ( Not Final )
  • Naam Shabana

  • Naam Shabana

    ( 2017 )

  • Awara Pagal Deewana 2

  • Awara Pagal Deewana 2

    ( Not Final )
  • Baby

  • Baby

    ( 2015 )

  • Bang Bang

  • Bang Bang

    ( 2014 )

  • Jai Ho

  • Jai Ho

    ( 2014 )

  • Boss

  • Boss

    ( 2013 )

  • Enthiran

  • Enthiran

    ( 2010 )

  • Acid Factory

  • Acid Factory

    ( 2009 )

  • Luck

  • Luck

    ( 2009 )

  • Karzzzz

  • Karzzzz

    ( 2008 )

  • Chamku

  • Chamku

    ( 2008 )

  • Frozen

  • Frozen

    ( 2007 )

  • Big Brother

  • Big Brother

    ( 2007 )

  • Hattrick

  • Hattrick

    ( 2007 )

  • Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...

  • Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...

    ( 2005 )

  • Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

  • Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo

    ( 2004 )

  • Shikaar

  • Shikaar

    ( 2004 )

  • Sandhya

  • Sandhya

    ( 2003 )

  • Ek Hindustani

  • Ek Hindustani

    ( 2003 )

  • Soch

  • Soch

    ( 2002 )

  • Ab Ke Baras

  • Ab Ke Baras

    ( 2002 )

  • 16 December

  • 16 December

    ( 2002 )

  • Yeh Mohabbat Hai

  • Yeh Mohabbat Hai

    ( 2002 )

  • Moksha: Salvation

  • Moksha: Salvation

    ( 2001 )

  • Indian

  • Indian

    ( 2001 )

  • Asoka

  • Asoka

    ( 2001 )

  • Lajja

  • Lajja

    ( 2001 )

  • Officer

  • Officer

    ( 2001 )

  • Jagira

  • Jagira

    ( 2001 )

  • Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa

  • Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa

    ( 2000 )

  • Pukar

  • Pukar

    ( 2000 )

  • Dahek: A Burning Passion

  • Dahek: A Burning Passion

    ( 1999 )

  • Kohram

  • Kohram

    ( 1999 )

  • Silsila Hai Pyar Ka

  • Silsila Hai Pyar Ka

    ( 1999 )

  • China Gate

  • China Gate

    ( 1998 )

  • Zulm-O-Sitam

  • Zulm-O-Sitam

    ( 1998 )

  • Vinashak - Destroyer

  • Vinashak - Destroyer

    ( 1998 )

  • Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law

  • Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law

    ( 1997 )

  • Udaan

  • Udaan

    ( 1997 )

  • Seven Years in Tibet

  • Seven Years in Tibet

    ( 1997 )

  • Himalay Putra

  • Himalay Putra

    ( 1997 )

  • Usool

  • Usool

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Ram Aur Shyam

  • Ram Aur Shyam

    ( 1996 )

  • Ghatak: Lethal

  • Ghatak: Lethal

    ( 1996 )

  • Shastra

  • Shastra

    ( 1996 )

  • Army

  • Army

    ( 1996 )

  • Rajkumar

  • Rajkumar

    ( 1996 )

  • Muthi Bhar Zameen

  • Muthi Bhar Zameen

    ( 1996 )

  • Barsaat

  • Barsaat

    ( 1995 )

  • Sarhad: The Border of Crime

  • Sarhad: The Border of Crime

    ( 1995 )

  • Faisla Main Karungi

  • Faisla Main Karungi

    ( 1995 )

  • Ajnabi

  • Ajnabi

    ( 1994 )

  • Vijaypath

  • Vijaypath

    ( 1994 )

  • Krantiveer

  • Krantiveer

    ( 1994 )

  • 1942: A Love Story

  • 1942: A Love Story

    ( 1994 )

  • Mohabbat Ki Arzoo

  • Mohabbat Ki Arzoo

    ( 1994 )

  • Chauraha

  • Chauraha

    ( 1994 )

  • Jai Devaa

  • Jai Devaa

    ( 1993 )

  • Bulund

  • Bulund

    ( 1993 )

  • Prateeksha

  • Prateeksha

    ( 1993 )

  • Tahqiqaat

  • Tahqiqaat

    ( 1993 )

  • Gurudev

  • Gurudev

    ( 1993 )

  • Dhartiputra

  • Dhartiputra

    ( 1993 )

  • Sangram

  • Sangram

    ( 1993 )

  • Kisme Kitna Hai Dum

  • Kisme Kitna Hai Dum

    ( 1992 )

  • Drohi

  • Drohi

    ( 1992 )

  • Antham

  • Antham

    ( 1992 )

  • Balwaan

  • Balwaan

    ( 1992 )

  • Bandhu

  • Bandhu

    ( 1992 )

  • Khuda Gawah

  • Khuda Gawah

    ( 1992 )

  • Khule-Aam

  • Khule-Aam

    ( 1992 )

  • Lakshmanrekha

  • Lakshmanrekha

    ( 1991 )

  • First Love Letter

  • First Love Letter

    ( 1991 )

  • Yodha

  • Yodha

    ( 1991 )

  • Vishnu-Devaa

  • Vishnu-Devaa

    ( 1991 )

  • Hum

  • Hum

    ( 1991 )

  • Sanam Bewafa

  • Sanam Bewafa

    ( 1991 )

  • Woh Subah Kabhie To Aayegi

  • Woh Subah Kabhie To Aayegi

    ( 1991 )

  • Jagira

  • Jagira

    ( 1990 )

  • Chingariyan

  • Chingariyan

    ( 1990 )

  • Sheshnaag

  • Sheshnaag

    ( 1990 )

  • Gunahon Ka Devta

  • Gunahon Ka Devta

    ( 1990 )

  • Shandar

  • Shandar

    ( 1990 )

  • Agneepath

  • Agneepath

    ( 1990 )

  • Pyar Ke Naam Qurban

  • Pyar Ke Naam Qurban

    ( 1990 )

  • Galiyon Ka Badshah

  • Galiyon Ka Badshah

    ( 1989 )

  • Paanch Papi

  • Paanch Papi

    ( 1989 )

  • Shehzaade

  • Shehzaade

    ( 1989 )

  • Khoj

  • Khoj

    ( 1989 )

  • Jung Baaz

  • Jung Baaz

    ( 1989 )

  • Do Yaar

  • Do Yaar

    ( 1989 )

  • Kasam Suhag Ki

  • Kasam Suhag Ki

    ( 1989 )

  • Sau Saal Baad

  • Sau Saal Baad

    ( 1989 )

  • Ustaad

  • Ustaad

    ( 1989 )

  • Saaya

  • Saaya

    ( 1989 )

  • Commando

  • Commando

    ( 1988 )

  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se

  • Jeete Hain Shaan Se

    ( 1988 )

  • Zalzala

  • Zalzala

    ( 1988 )

  • Mera Shikaar

  • Mera Shikaar

    ( 1988 )

  • Yateem

  • Yateem

    ( 1988 )

  • Janam Janam

  • Janam Janam

    ( 1988 )

  • Gunahon Ka Faisla

  • Gunahon Ka Faisla

    ( 1988 )

  • Soorma Bhopali

  • Soorma Bhopali

    ( 1988 )

  • Shoorveer

  • Shoorveer

    ( 1988 )

  • Ek Hi Maqsad

  • Ek Hi Maqsad

    ( 1988 )

  • Paap Ki Duniya

  • Paap Ki Duniya

    ( 1988 )

  • Saino

  • Saino

    ( 1988 )

  • Mardon Wali Baat

  • Mardon Wali Baat

    ( 1988 )

  • Anjaam khuda jaane

  • Anjaam khuda jaane

    ( 1988 )

  • Faqeer Badshah

  • Faqeer Badshah

    ( 1987 )

  • Deewana Tere Naam Ka

  • Deewana Tere Naam Ka

    ( 1987 )

  • Kaun Kitney Pani Mein

  • Kaun Kitney Pani Mein

    ( 1987 )

  • Diljalaa

  • Diljalaa

    ( 1987 )

  • Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale

  • Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale

    ( 1987 )

  • Aag Hi Aag

  • Aag Hi Aag

    ( 1987 )

  • Itihaas

  • Itihaas

    ( 1987 )

  • Adhikar

  • Adhikar

    ( 1986 )

  • Chambal Ka Badshah

  • Chambal Ka Badshah

    ( 1986 )

  • Bhagwaan Dada

  • Bhagwaan Dada

    ( 1986 )

  • Zulm Ka Badla

  • Zulm Ka Badla

    ( 1985 )

  • Patthar Dil

  • Patthar Dil

    ( 1985 )

  • Oonche Log

  • Oonche Log

    ( 1985 )

  • Maha Shaktimaan

  • Maha Shaktimaan

    ( 1985 )

  • Yudh

  • Yudh

    ( 1985 )

  • Jawaab

  • Jawaab

    ( 1985 )

  • Aandhi-Toofan

  • Aandhi-Toofan

    ( 1985 )

  • Aitbaar

  • Aitbaar

    ( 1985 )

  • Pyar Jhukta Nahin

  • Pyar Jhukta Nahin

    ( 1985 )

  • Paththar

  • Paththar

    ( 1985 )

  • Dilavar

  • Dilavar

    ( 1984 )

  • Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

  • Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

    ( 1984 )

  • Kanoon Kya Karega

  • Kanoon Kya Karega

    ( 1984 )

  • Karishmaa

  • Karishmaa

    ( 1984 )

  • Manzil Manzil

  • Manzil Manzil

    ( 1984 )

  • Jagir

  • Jagir

    ( 1984 )

  • Andar Baahar

  • Andar Baahar

    ( 1984 )

  • Dharm Aur Qanoon

  • Dharm Aur Qanoon

    ( 1984 )

  • Farishta

  • Farishta

    ( 1984 )

  • Boxer

  • Boxer

    ( 1984 )

  • Mujhe Vachan Do

  • Mujhe Vachan Do

    ( 1983 )

  • Sampoorna Mahabharat

  • Sampoorna Mahabharat

    ( 1983 )

  • Hum Se Hai Zamana

  • Hum Se Hai Zamana

    ( 1983 )

  • Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye

  • Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye

    ( 1983 )

  • Lovers

  • Lovers

    ( 1983 )

  • Andhaa Kaanoon

  • Andhaa Kaanoon

    ( 1983 )

  • Ganga Meri Maa

  • Ganga Meri Maa

    ( 1983 )

  • Kanku Ni Kimat

  • Kanku Ni Kimat

    ( 1983 )

  • Siskiyan

  • Siskiyan

    ( 1983 )

  • Jeeo Aur Jeene Do

  • Jeeo Aur Jeene Do

    ( 1982 )

  • Do Ustad

  • Do Ustad

    ( 1982 )

  • Raj Mahal

  • Raj Mahal

    ( 1982 )

  • Lakshmi

  • Lakshmi

    ( 1982 )

  • Dial 100

  • Dial 100

    ( 1982 )

  • Kachche Heere

  • Kachche Heere

    ( 1982 )

  • Hum Se Badkar Kaun

  • Hum Se Badkar Kaun

    ( 1981 )

  • Love Story

  • Love Story

    ( 1981 )

  • Bulundi

  • Bulundi

    ( 1981 )

  • Bandish

  • Bandish

    ( 1980 )

  • Abdullah

  • Abdullah

    ( 1980 )

  • Phir Wohi Raat

  • Phir Wohi Raat

    ( 1980 )

  • Choron Ki Baaraat

  • Choron Ki Baaraat

    ( 1980 )

  • The Burning Train

  • The Burning Train

    ( 1980 )

  • Chunaoti

  • Chunaoti

    ( 1980 )

  • Kali Ghata

  • Kali Ghata

    ( 1980 )

  • Heera-Moti

  • Heera-Moti

    ( 1979 )

  • Aaj Ki Dhara

  • Aaj Ki Dhara

    ( 1979 )

  • Lahu Ke Do Rang

  • Lahu Ke Do Rang

    ( 1979 )

  • Griha Pravesh

  • Griha Pravesh

    ( 1979 )

  • Pehredaar

  • Pehredaar

    ( 1979 )

  • Lal Kothi

  • Lal Kothi

    ( 1978 )

  • Devata

  • Devata

    ( 1978 )

  • Naya Daur

  • Naya Daur

    ( 1978 )

  • Chandi Sona

  • Chandi Sona

    ( 1977 )

  • Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka

  • Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka

    ( 1977 )

  • Abhi To Jee Lein

  • Abhi To Jee Lein

    ( 1977 )

  • Paapi

  • Paapi

    ( 1977 )

  • Sangram

  • Sangram

    ( 1976 )

  • Laila Majnu

  • Laila Majnu

    ( 1976 )

  • Gumrah

  • Gumrah

    ( 1976 )

  • Fakira

  • Fakira

    ( 1976 )

  • Kalicharan

  • Kalicharan

    ( 1976 )

  • Raftaar

  • Raftaar

    ( 1975 )

  • Mounto

  • Mounto

    ( 1975 )

  • Ponga Pandit

  • Ponga Pandit

    ( 1975 )

  • Aakhri Daao

  • Aakhri Daao

    ( 1975 )

  • Zorro

  • Zorro

    ( 1975 )

  • Kaala Sona

  • Kaala Sona

    ( 1975 )

  • Dharmatma

  • Dharmatma

    ( 1975 )

  • Apne Rang Hazaar

  • Apne Rang Hazaar

    ( 1975 )

  • Vada Tera Vada

  • Vada Tera Vada

    ( 1974 )

  • Ek Ladki Badnaam Si

  • Ek Ladki Badnaam Si

    ( 1974 )

  • 36 Ghante

  • 36 Ghante

    ( 1974 )

  • Chor Machaye Shor

  • Chor Machaye Shor

    ( 1974 )

  • Khote Sikkay

  • Khote Sikkay

    ( 1974 )

  • Ghatna

  • Ghatna

    ( 1974 )

  • Chalaak

  • Chalaak

    ( 1973 )

  • Naya Nasha

  • Naya Nasha

    ( 1973 )

  • Khoon Khoon

  • Khoon Khoon

    ( 1973 )

  • Dhund

  • Dhund

    ( 1973 )

  • Nai Duniya Naye Log

  • Nai Duniya Naye Log

    ( 1973 )

  • Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

  • Rakhi Aur Hathkadi

    ( 1972 )

  • Milap

  • Milap

    ( 1972 )

  • Zaroorat

  • Zaroorat

    ( 1972 )

  • Mere Apne

  • Mere Apne

    ( 1971 )

  • Suman

  • Suman

    ( 1968 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Danny Denzongpa AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Supporting Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 1993 Khuda Gawah
  • Best Supporting Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 1992 Sanam Bewafa
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

DANNY DENZONGPA NEWS

Kim Yashpal

Bollywood actress rose to fame with Mithun Chakraborty’s Disco Dancer, dated Danny Denzongpa, but was eventually typecast in glamour roles

August 26, 2025 2:30 pm

Kim Yashpal shot to fame with the chartbuster "Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja" in Disco Dancer, but was soon typecast and relegated to item numbers.

Parveen Babi's statement about just being friends with her ex Danny may have been genuine from her perspective, but clearly, it didn’t reflect Danny or Kim’s emotional state.

‘She is turning into a recluse’: When Parveen Babi kept visiting ex Danny Denzongpa’s home after their breakup; expert on how blurred boundaries hinder healing

April 29, 2025 3:31 pm

Even after they broke up and Danny had moved on with someone new, Parveen would continue to visit his home

Danny Denzongpa birthday news

'Outsider' Danny Denzongpa 'was teased like a puppy' till Jaya Bachchan suggested a solution, eventually found his place in movies as a 'generic Indian'

February 25, 2025 6:19 pm

Danny Denzongpa felt like an 'alien' when he first left Sikkim and tried to find his way in the Hindi film industry. But once the audience accepted him, there was no looking back.

Ranjeet

Ranjeet's mother apologised to Rakhee after watching assault scene in Sharmeelee, threw him out of the house: 'You tear women's clothes, what kind of work is this?'

December 28, 2023 4:32 pm

Ranjeet spoke about the time his family expressed outrage about the kind of characters he played in films, and he had to ask his co-star, Rakhee, to talk to his mother on his behalf.

rekha kiran kumar

Rekha would annoy Kiran Kumar by pretending to be his ex-girlfriend: When yesteryear Bollywood stars revealed pet-peeves against partners

November 13, 2022 8:27 am

In an unearthed page from a 1975 edition of a movie magazine, the most popular Bollywood celebrities of that era revealed what they 'hate about their mate'.

Jackie Shroff and Danny Denzongpa

Jackie Shroff, Danny Denzongpa give friendship goals; Ayesha Shroff calls them ‘brothers’

September 12, 2022 4:30 pm

Actor Jackie Shroff's wife Ayesha uploaded pictures of her husband spending time with friend and colleague Danny Denzongpa.

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When Jaya Bachchan gave Danny Denzongpa his name, the actor was wary of working with Amitabh Bachchan

February 26, 2022 8:15 am

Danny and Jaya developed a friendship in their early years at FTII and even though he was a contemporary of Amitabh Bachchan, Danny was wary of working with Big B.

ranjeet danny denzongpa akbar khan video

Ranjeet gives life lessons in rare video, Danny Denzongpa, Akbar Khan tease him: ‘Finally he has matured’

January 24, 2022 2:41 pm

Ranjeet shared a candid video on Instagram featuring himself with his contemporaries and friends Danny Denzongpa and Akbar Khan.

Danny Denzongpa 71 birthday

Danny Denzongpa's most entertaining performances

February 25, 2020 8:56 am

Few actors are as iconic as birthday boy Danny Denzongpa, who over the years has entertained and enriched Hindi cinema with his sophisticated and extravagant villainy – and at times, truly memorable character roles.

Bioscopewalla movie review

Bioscopewala movie review: The Danny Denzongpa film realises only some of its great potential

May 29, 2018 12:51 pm

Bioscopewala movie review: The casting of this Danny Denzongpa film is inspired, just being able to watch the wonderful Danny on screen should have been good enough. But the film is choppy, especially in the way the father-daughter relationship is fashioned.

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