Early career

Film career

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.

Films

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
42. 1942: A Love Story (1993) (as Danny Dengzongpa) .... Major Hisht Dhartiputra (1993)
43. Gurudev (1993) (as Danny Denzongappa) .... Khakan
44. Prateeksha (1993) .... Dinesh Khanna ... aka Prateeksha (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
45. Sangram (1993) .... Madhu's father
46. Tahqiqaat (1993) .... Bhanu Pratap
47. Drohi (1992) .... J.P. Sethi (Raghav's boss)
48. Antam (1992) .... J.P.Sethi ... aka Anth (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
49. Balwaan (1992) .... Bhai
50. Khule-Aam (1992) .... INSP. Uday Singh/INSP. Ranvir Singh Rathod
51. Khuda Gawah (1992) .... Khuda Baksh ... aka God Is My Witness
52. Lakshmanrekha (1991) .... Birju ... aka Lakhsman Rekha (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
53. Vishnu-Devaa (1991) .... Thakur Shamsher Singh/Samppat
54. Hum (1991) .... Bakhtawar ... aka We
55. Sanam Bewafa (1991) .... Sher Khan
56. First Love Letter (1991) .... Thakur Ajit Singh
57. Yodha (1991) .... Daaga/Justice Dharmesh Agnihotri
58. Agneepath (1990) .... Kancha Cheena ... aka The Path of Fire
59. Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban (1990) .... Prince Yeshwant Singh
60. Baaghi (1990)
61. Chingariyan (1990)
62. Jagira (1990)
63. Shandaar (1990) .... Dhaga
64. Shesh Naag (1990)
65. Shehzaade (1989) (uncredited) .... Thakur Roshan Singh
66. Jung Baaz (1989) (as Danny) .... Mahakal
67. Kasam Suhaag Ki (1989)
68. Galiyon Ka Badshah (1989) .... Inspector Vijay
69. Khoj (1989)
70. Saaya (1989)
71. Ustad (1989) .. aka Conman (International: English title)
72. Commando (1988) .... Ninja
73. Shoorveer (1988) .... Shankar
74. Ek Hi Maqsad (1988) .... Inspector. Deepak
75. Mardon Wali Baat (1988) .... Raja Sunder Singh ... aka A Man's Job
76. Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) .... Dacoit
77. Janam Janam (1988)
78. Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988)
79. Mera Shikar (1988)
80. Paap Ki Duniya (1988) .... Pasha
81. Yateem (1988) .... Girivar Prasad Mathur
82. Itihaas (1987)
83. Aag Hi Aag (1987) .... Daulat Singh/Choudhury
84. Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) .... Shambhu
85. Chambal Ka Badshah (1986) .... Sultan
86. Bhagwan Dada (1986) (as Danny) .... Shambu Dada
87. Adhikar (1986) .... Vishal's lawyer (special appearance)
88. Allah Rakha (1986)
89. Maha Shaktiman (1985) ... aka Maharudra (India: Bengali title)
90. Yudh (1985) .... Gama Maating/Mr. Chinoy
91. Jawaab (1985) .... Seth. Jagmohan
92. Aandhi Toofan (1985)
93. Aitbaar (1985) .... Inspector Barua ... aka Trust
94. Oonche Log (1985) .... Thakur Maan Singh
95. ... aka High Society
96. Patthar Dil (1985) .... Jung Bahadur
97. Andar Baahar (1984) .... Shera
98. Farishta (1984)
99. Boxer (1984/I) (as Danny) .... Dharma
100. Jagir (1984) .... Danny ... aka Teen Murti (India: Bengali title) ... aka The Estate ... aka The Three Idols
101. Kanoon Kya Karega (1984) ... aka What Can the Law Do?
102. Manzil Manzil (1984) .... Gautam (Pahadi Baba)
103. Mera Dost Mera Dushman (1984)
104. Pyaar Jhukta Nahin (1984)
105. Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye (1983)
106. Lovers (1983/I)
107. Ganga Meri Maa (1983)
108. Andha Kanoon (1983) .... Akhbar
109. Raj Mahal (1982)
110. Kachche Heere (1982) .... Arjun ... aka Rough Diamonds
111. Love Story (1981) .... Ram Dogra
112. Chunaoti (1980)
113. Kali Ghata (1980)
114. Abdullah (1980)
115. Bandish (1980/I) .... Kapilkumar ... aka Restriction
116. Bulundi (1980)
117. The Burning Train (1980)
118. Choron Ki Baraat (1980)
119. Phir Wohi Raat (1980) .... Ashok
120. Griha Pravesh (1979) (as Danny) ... aka The Housewarming
121. Aaj Ki Dhara (1979) (as Danny) ... aka Aaj Ki Radha
122. Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) ... aka Two Shades of Blood
123. Devata (1978) .... Inspector Lawrence ... aka Devta (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
124. Naya Daur (1978) ... aka The New Age
125. Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977) .... Vikram (Jamunadas' son)
126. Abhi To Jee Lein (1977) .... Danny ... aka Abhi To (India: Hindi title: alternative title)
127. Chandi Sona (1977)
128. Khel Khiladi Ka (1977)
129. Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale (1977)
130. Paapi (1977) (as Danny Danzongappa) .... Abdul
131. Fakira (1976) .... Munna/Ajay/Toofan
132. Kalicharan (1976)
133. Laila Majnu (1976) .... Prince Bahksh
134. Sangram (1976) .... Salim/Altaf
135. Dharmatma (1975) (as Danny) ... aka The Holy Soul (International: English title)
136. Aakhri Dao (1975) .... Robert
137. Apne Rang Hazaar (1975)
138. Kala Sona (1975)
139. Ponga Pandit (1975) .... Rocky
140. Raftaar (1975)
141. Rani Aur Lalpari (1975)
142. Zorro (1975/II)
143. Chor Machaye Shor (1974)
144. 36 Ghante (1974) .... Dilawar Khan
145. Khotte Sikkay (1974) .... Danny ... aka False Coins
146. Dhund (1973) .... Thakur Ranjit Singh (crippled husband) ... aka Fog ... aka Trance
147. Milap (1972)
148. Rakhi Aur Hathkadi (1972) .... Raja
149. Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972) ... aka This Garden Is Ours
150. Mere Apne (1971) .... Sanju
151. Zaroorat (1971)

External links

• Danny Denzongpa at the Internet Movie Database