Last updated on August 18th, 2023 at 04:51 pm
“Danny” Denzongpa, born on 25 February 1948, is an Indian actor, singer and film director who primarily works in Hindi films. Since 1971, he has acted in over 190 films. In 2003, Denzongpa was awarded the Padma Shree, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour.
Danny Denzongpa has also starred in some international films, the most notable being “Seven Years in Tibet” where he appeared alongside Brad Pitt. He is best known for his villainous roles in Dhund, 36 Ghante, Bandish, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Dharm Aur Qanoon and Agneepath, and his positive roles in Fakira, Chor Machaye Shor, Devata, Kalicharan, Bulundi and Adhikar.
Among the top five best horror suspense films of Hindi Cinema, his directorial venture Phir Wahi Raat was considered.
Early Life:
He was born Tshering Phintso Denzongpa to a Nepali speaking Buddhist family in Yuksom, Sikkim, did his schooling in Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital, and completed college coursework at St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling, in 1964. Denzongpa’s family bred horses, so he developed a love of horse riding at a young age. He is not only a painter, but also a writer and a sculptor.
| Name | Danny Denzongpa |
| Other Name | Tshering Phintso Denzongpa |
| Date of Birth | 25 February 1948 |
| Birth Place | Gangtok, Sikkim, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling |
| Parents | Devdutt Pishorimal Anand (father) |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, film director |
| Debut | Mere Apne (1971) |
| Spouse | Gawa Denzongpa (m. 1990) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2003) |
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1. When Danny Denzongpa was born?
Danny Denzongpa was born on 25 February 1948.
2. What is Danny Denzongpa’s height?
Danny Denzongpa’s height is 1.78 m.
3. What is the first movie of Danny Denzongpa?
”Mere Apne ” is the first movie of Danny Denzongpa.
4. What is the name of Danny Denzongpa’s wife?
The name of Danny Denzongpa’s wife is Gawa Denzongpa.
5. What are some of Danny Denzongpa’s most famous movies?
Some of Danny Denzongpa’s most famous movies include Abhi To Jee Lein (1977), Hum Se Badkar Kaun (1981), and Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983).
