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Tshering Phintso "Danny" Denzongpa (born February 25, 1948) is an Indian actor working in Bollywood films. He is of Sikkimese ancestry. Denzongpa was born in the state of Sikkim, at that time an independent monarchy. He is an ethnic Bhutia and speaks Bhutia as his mother tongue.

He started his career by singing Indian and Nepali songs and acting in Indian and Nepali movies. He has acted in numerous Hindi films such as Asoka and 16 December. He has also starred in some international projects, 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.

[edit] Early career

Denzongpa's love of horses and horse riding began at an early age, as his family was into horse breeding . 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 said that he had qualified for the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College but 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.

[edit] Film career

Pem Deechen's(Danny's Brother's) hotel in West Sikkim

During his early film career, Danny used to practice learning Hindi 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.

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 "Chiso Chiso Hawama", and "Rato Rani Phule". He is also a painter, a writer and a sculptor. Denzongpa owns two breweries, one in South Sikkim, and the other in the state of Orissa.

He is currently acting in his first South Indian film, Endhiran, Directed by S. Shankar, starring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai. In the lead

[edit] Personal life

Danny, who married Dawa Denzongpa, a Bhutia woman from his hometown of Gangtok, currently resides in Juhu in Mumbai. In recent times he has become more selective as to the roles he plays. He has a son named Rinzing.

[edit] Trivia

Lists of miscellaneous information should be avoided. Please relocate any relevant information into appropriate sections or articles. (November 2009)

• Actress Jaya Bhaduri, his classmate at FTII, Pune decided to change his name to a simpler Catholic sounding "Danny" as his original name was tough to be pronounced by other students. The name has stuck since & see how.
• He does not work in March, April, and May as they are hot. The movies he chooses, he works on his own terms.

[edit] Awards and honours

• 2003: Padma Shri, India's 4th highest civilian honour.

Filmfare Awards

• 1993: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Khuda Gawah(1992).
• 1992: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Sanam Bewafa(1991).

[edit] Filmography

1. Endhiran (2010) (Filming)
2. Acid Factory (2009)
3. Luck (2009)
4. Karzzzz (2008)
5. Chamku (2008)
6. Big Brother (2007)
7. Hattrick (2007)
8. Frozen (2007)
9. Jaan Ki Baazi (2006) (post-production)
10. Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) (Colonel Ashfaque Khan)
11. Shikaar (2004)
12. Sandhya (2003)
13. Parwana (2003)
14. Ek Hindustani (2003) (Special Appearance)
15. Soch (2002) .... Nautiyal
16. Ab Ke Baras (2002) .... CBI Officer Sikander Baksh
17. 16 December (2002) .... Vir Vijay Singh
18. Yeh Mohabbat Hai (2002) .... Aman Khan
19. Moksha (2001) .... Bachelor Simon
20. Indian (2001) .... Shankar Singhania
21. Lajja (2001) (aka The Shame).... Gajendra
22. Asoka (2001) .... Virat ... aka Ashoka the Great (India: English title) (USA) ... aka Samrat Ashoka (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
23. Pukar (2000) .... Abhrush
24. Officer (2000) .... Pratap Rai/Dushyant Singh
25. Tune Mera Dil Le Liya (2000)
26. Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999) .... Jabhal Khargoshi
27. Dahek: A Burning Passion (1999) .... Jabbar Bahkshi
28. Kohram: The Explosion (1999) .... Minister Virbhadra Singh
29. Zulm O Situm (1998) .... Sikander
30. Vinashak - Destroyer (1998) .... Jailer Lankeshwar
31. China Gate (1998) .... Maj. Ranjir Singh Gurung
32. Udaan (1997) .... Mr. Rana
33. Seven Years in Tibet (1997) .... Regent
34. Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997) .... Advocate Indrajit
35. Diwan
36. Himalay Putra (1997) .... Rana
37. Ghatak: Lethal (1996) .... Katya
38. Rajkumar (1996)
39. Army (1996) .... Naagraj
40. Shastra (1996) .... Babu
41. Barsaat (1995) .... ACP Neghi
42. Sarhad: The Border of Crime (1995)
43. Vijaypath (1994) ... Dilawar Singh
44. Chauraha (1994) .... Baba Bhatti
45. Krantiveer (1994) .... Chatursingh
46. Mohabbat Ki Arzoo (1994) .... Jagpal Singh alias Jaggu dada
47. 1942: A Love Story (1993) (as Danny Dengzongpa) .... Major Hisht Dhartiputra (1993)
48. Gurudev (1993) (as Danny Denzongappa) .... Khakan
49. Prateeksha (1993) .... Dinesh Khanna ... aka Prateeksha (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
50. Sangram (1993) .... Madhu's father
51. Tahqiqaat (1993) .... Bhanu Pratap
52. Drohi (1992) .... J.P. Sethi (Raghav's boss)
53. Antam (1992) .... J.P.Sethi ... aka Anth (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
54. Balwaan (1992) .... Bhai
55. Khule-Aam (1992) .... INSP. Uday Singh/INSP. Ranvir Singh Rathod
56. Khuda Gawah (1992) .... Khuda Baksh ... aka God Is My Witness
57. Lakshmanrekha (1991) .... Birju ... aka Lakhsman Rekha (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
58. Vishnu-Devaa (1991) .... Thakur Shamsher Singh/Samppat
59. Hum (1991) .... Bakhtawar ... aka We
60. Sanam Bewafa (1991) .... Sher Khan
61. First Love Letter (1991) .... Thakur Ajit Singh
62. Yodha (1991) .... Daaga/Justice Dharmesh Agnihotri
63. Agneepath (1990) .... Kancha Cheena ... aka The Path of Fire
64. Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban (1990) .... Prince Yeshwant Singh
65. Baaghi (1990)
66. Chingariyan (1990)
67. Jagira (1990)
68. Shandaar (1990) .... Dhaga
69. Shesh Naag (1990)
70. Shehzaade (1989) (uncredited) .... Thakur Roshan Singh
71. Jung Baaz (1989) (as Danny) .... Mahakal
72. Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
73. Galiyon Ka Badshah (1989) .... Inspector Vijay
74. Khoj (1989)
75. Saaya (1989)
76. Ustad (1989) .. aka Conman (International: English title)
77. Commando (1988) .... Ninja
78. Shoorveer (1988) .... Shankar
79. Ek Hi Maqsad (1988) .... Inspector. Deepak
80. Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Raja Sunder Singh ... aka A Man's Job
81. Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) .... Dacoit
82. Janam Janam (1988)
83. Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988)
84. Mera Shikar (1988)
85. Paap Ki Duniya (1988) .... Pasha
86. Yateem (1988) .... Girivar Prasad Mathur
87. Itihaas (1987)
88. Aag Hi Aag (1987) .... Daulat Singh/Choudhury
89. Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) .... Shambhu
90. Chambal Ka Badshah (1986) .... Sultan
91. Bhagwan Dada (1986) (as Danny) .... Shambu Dada
92. Adhikar (1986) .... Vishal's lawyer (special appearance)
93. Allah Rakha (1986)
94. Maha Shaktiman (1985) ... aka Maharudra (India: Bengali title)
95. Yudh (1985) .... Gama Maating/Mr. Chinoy
96. Jawaab (1985) .... Seth. Jagmohan
97. Aandhi Toofan (1985)
98. Aitbaar (1985) .... Inspector Barua ... aka Trust
99. Oonche Log (1985) .... Thakur Maan Singh
100. ... aka High Society
101. Patthar Dil (1985) .... Jung Bahadur
102. Andar Baahar (1984) .... Shera
103. Farishta (1984)
104. Boxer (1984/I) (as Danny) .... Dharma
105. Jagir (1984) .... Danny ... aka Teen Murti (India: Bengali title) ... aka The Estate ... aka The Three Idols
106. Kanoon Kya Karega (1984) ... aka What Can the Law Do?
107. Manzil Manzil (1984) .... Gautam (Pahadi Baba)
108. Mera Dost Mera Dushman (1984)
109. Pyaar Jhukta Nahin (1984)
110. Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983)
111. Lovers (1983/I)
112. Ganga Meri Maa (1983)
113. Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Akhbar
114. Raj Mahal (1982)
115. Kachche Heere (1982) .... Arjun ... aka Rough Diamonds
116. Love Story (1981) .... Ram Dogra
117. Chunaoti (1980)
118. Kali Ghata (1980)
119. Abdullah (1980)
120. Bandish (1980/I) .... Kapilkumar ... aka Restriction
121. Bulundi (1980)
122. The Burning Train (1980)
123. Choron Ki Baraat (1980)
124. Phir Wohi Raat (1980) .... Ashok
125. Griha Pravesh (1979) (as Danny) ... aka The Housewarming
126. Aaj Ki Dhara (1979) (as Danny) ... aka Aaj Ki Radha
127. Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) ... aka Two Shades of Blood
128. Devata (1978) .... Inspector Lawrence ... aka Devta (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
129. Naya Daur (1978) ... aka The New Age
130. Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977) .... Vikram (Jamunadas' son)
131. Abhi To Jee Lein (1977) .... Danny ... aka Abhi To (India: Hindi title: alternative title)
132. Chandi Sona (1977)
133. Khel Khiladi Ka (1977)
134. Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale (1977)
135. Paapi (1977) (as Danny Danzongappa) .... Abdul
136. Fakira (1976) .... Munna/Ajay/Toofan
137. Kalicharan (1976)
138. Laila Majnu (1976) .... Prince Bahksh
139. Sangram (1976) .... Salim/Altaf
140. Dharmatma (1975) (as Danny) ... aka The Holy Soul (International: English title)
141. Aakhri Dao (1975) .... Robert
142. Apne Rang Hazaar (1975)
143. Kala Sona (1975)
144. Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Rocky
145. Raftaar (1975)
146. Rani Aur Lalpari (1975)
147. Zorro (1975/II)
148. Chor Machaye Shor (1974)
149. 36 Ghante (1974) .... Dilawar Khan
150. Khotte Sikkay (1974) .... Danny ... aka False Coins
151. Dhund (1973) .... Thakur Ranjit Singh (crippled husband) ... aka Fog ... aka Trance
152. Milap (1972)
153. Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972) .... Raja
154. Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972) ... aka This Garden Is Ours
155. Mere Apne (1971) .... Sanju
156. Zaroorat (1971)

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