Danny Denzongpa

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Tshering Phintso "Danny" Denzongpa (born February 25, 1948) is a Bollywood actor.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 Nepali songs and acting in Indian Nepali movies.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.

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[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 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.

[edit] Film career

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

During 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 "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 state of Orissa. He currently resides in Juhu in Mumbai. In recent times he has become more selective as to the roles he plays.

[edit] Films

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

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