Tshering Phintso "Danny" Denzongpa (born 25 February 1948) is an Indian actor of Sikkimese-Bhutia descent, working in Bollywood films though he has appeared in several Nepali, Telugu and Tamil films as well. 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 villainous and character roles.
Birla Vidya Mandir, Film and Television Institute of India, Humse Tum Mile, Kaho Kahan Chale, Akhri Waqt Koi Dua Maang Le
Nationality
Indian
Spouse
Danny Boy T. Ignacio
Children
Rinzing Denzongpa,, Pema Denzongpa, Rinzing Denzongpa and Pema Denzongpa, Danny Boy T. Ignacio
Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, Padma Shri, Humse Tum Mile, Kaho Kahan Chale, Akhri Waqt Koi Dua Maang Le
Nominations
Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil
Movies
Humse Tum Mile, Kaho Kahan Chale, Akhri Waqt Koi Dua Maang Le, Hum, Ghatak: Lethal, Agneepath, 16 December, Jungbaaz, Barsaat, Jai Ho, Enthiran, Khuda Gawah, Bang Bang, Khote Sikkay, Dharmatma, Asoka, Pukar, Vijaypath, Sanam Bewafa, Kala Sona, Krantiveer, 1942: A Love Story, Andha Kanoon, China Gate...
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Helped fellow Nepali actor Phunsok Ladhaki in Bollywood in the 1970s.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law
1997
Advocate Indrajit Diwan
Himalay Putra
1997
Rana
Udaan
1997
Mr. Rana
Seven Years in Tibet
1997
Regent
Army
1996
Naagraj
Ram Aur Shyam
1996
Tatar
Ghatak: Lethal
1996
Katya
Shastra
1996
Babu
Rajkumar
1996
Ali
Muthi Bhar Zameen
1996
Barsaat
1995
ACP Neghi
Sarhad: The Border of Crime
1995
Kundecha
Faisla Main Karungi
1995
Krantiveer
1994
Chatursingh Chita
Vijaypath
1994
Dilawar Ujagar Singh
1942: A Love Story
1994
Major Hisht (as Danny Dengzongpa)
Mohabbat Ki Arzoo
1994
Jagpal Singh / Jaggu Dada
Chauraha
1994
Baba Bhatti
Ajnabi
1994
TV Series
Prateeksha
1993
Dinesh Khanna
Sangram
1993
Thakur Shamsher Singh Rana
Tahqiqaat
1993
Bhanupratap
Gurudev
1993
Khakan (as Danny Denzongappa)
Dhartiputra
1993
Kripal Singh
Kisme Kitna Hai Dum
1992
Drohi
1992
J.P. Sethi (as Danny)
Antam
1992
J.P.Sethi
Balwaan
1992
Bhai
Bandhu
1992
Bandhu
Khuda Gawah
1992
Khuda Baksh
Khule-Aam
1992
INSP. Uday Singh / INSP. Ranvir Singh Rathod
First Love Letter
1991
Thakur Ajit Singh (as Danny)
Yodha
1991
Daaga / Justice Dharmesh Agnihotri
Lakshmanrekha
1991
Birju
Vishnu-Devaa
1991
Thakur Shamsher Singh / Samppat
Hum
1991
Bakhtawar
Sanam Bewafa
1991
Sher Khan
Woh Subah Kabhie To Aayegi
1991
Chingariyan
1990
Jagira
1990
Shandaar
1990
Dhaga
Sheshnaag
1990
Gunahon Ka Devta
1990
Raghuvir (as Danny)
Agneepath
1990
Kancha Cheena
Pyar Ke Naam Qurbaan
1990
Thakur Yeshwant Singh
Galiyon Ka Badshah
1989
Inspector Vijay
Paanch Papi
1989
Saaya
1989
Rakesh
Ustad
1989
Shehzaade
1989
Rai Bahadur Roshan Singh (uncredited)
Khoj
1989
Father Anthony (as Danny Danzongappa)
Jung Baaz
1989
Mahakal (as Danny)
Do Yaar
1989
Kasam Suhaag Ki
1989
Lohari - Sultan's goon
Sau Saal Baad
1989
Gunahon Ka Faisla
1988
Dacoit
Jeete Hain Shaan Se
1988
Balwant
Mera Shikar
1988
Yateem
1988
Girivar Prasad Mathur
Zalzala
1988
Sona Singh
Janam Janam
1988
Mukhiya
Soorma Bhopali
1988
Commando
1988
Ninja
Shoorveer
1988
Shankar
Ek Hi Maqsad
1988
Inspector. Deepak
Paap Ki Duniya
1988
Pasha
Mardon Wali Baat
1988
Raja Sunder Singh
Anjaam khuda jaane
1988
Deewana Tere Naam Ka
1987
Shambhu
Kaun Kitney Pani Mein
1987
Diljalaa
1987
Ratanmuni Gupta (as Danny)
Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale
1987
Aag Hi Aag
1987
Daulat Singh (as Danny)
Itihaas
1987
Alexander
Faqeer Badshah
1987
Adhikar
1986
Vishal's lawyer (special appearance)
Chambal Ka Badshah
1986
Sultan
Bhagwaan Dada
1986
Shambu Dada (as Danny)
Aitbaar
1985
Inspector Barua
Patthar Dil
1985
Jung Bahadur
Zulm Ka Badla
1985
Shambhu / Bunty
Oonche Log
1985
Thakur Maan Singh
Maha Shaktimaan
1985
Maharudra
Bayen Hath Ka Khel
1985
Yudh
1985
Chinoy
Jawaab
1985
Seth. Jagmohan
Aandhi-Toofan
1985
Balbir
Pyar Jhukta Nahin
1985
Bhanu Pratap
Paththar
1985
Major Balwant Rai
Star Ten 1985
1985
Video short
Dilawar
1984
Kanoon Kya Karega
1984
Raghuvir Singh
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
1984
Shaitan Singh
Karishmaa
1984
Raja Saab (as Danny)
Manzil Manzil
1984
Gautam (Pahadi Baba)
Jagir
1984
Danny
Andar Baahar
1984
Shamsher Singh 'Shera'
Dharm Aur Qanoon
1984
Superintendent of Police Kader
Farishta
1984
Ustad (as Danny)
Boxer
1984
Dharma (as Danny)
Hum Se Hai Zamana
1983
Karan Kalicharan
Mujhe Vachan Do
1983
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983
Dayashankar Ray
Lovers
1983
David
Andhaa Kanoon
1983
Akhbar Ali
Ganga Meri Maa
1983
Kanku Ni Kimat
1983
Siskiyan
1983
Do Ustad
1982
Jeeo Aur Jeene Do
1982
Raj Mahal
1982
Dial 100
1982
Kachche Heere
1982
Arjun
Lakshmi
1982
Prohari
1982
Hum Se Badkar Kaun
1981
Raju / Johny
Love Story
1981
Ram Dogra
Bulundi
1981
Ranjit Singh Lobo / Manjit Singh Lobo
Abdullah
1980
Khaleel
Bandish
1980/I
Kapilkumar
Phir Wohi Raat
1980
Ashok
Choron Ki Baaraat
1980
Heera
The Burning Train
1980
Randhir
Chunaoti
1980
Thakur Ajay Singh
Kali Ghata
1980
Aaj Ki Dhara
1979
as Danny
Heera-Moti
1979
Ajay / Moti
Lahu Ke Do Rang
1979
Suraj
Laila Majnu
1979
Prince Bahksh
Griha Pravesh
1979
as Danny
Pehredaar
1979
Lal Kothi
1978
Devata
1978
Inspector Lawrence
Naya Daur
1978
Mark
Abhi To Jee Lein
1977
Danny
Chandi Sona
1977
Bikram
Paapi
1977
Abdul (as Danny Danzongappa)
Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka
1977
Vikram (Jamunadas' son)
Gumrah
1976
Ramesh (as Danny Danzogppa)
Sangram
1976
Salim / Altaf
Fakira
1976
Ajay / Toofan
Kalicharan
1976
Shaaka
Aakhri Dao
1975
Robert
Apne Rang Hazaar
1975
Mounto
1975
Ponga Pandit
1975
Rocky
Zorro
1975/II
Sher 'Sheroo' Singh
Kaala Sona
1975
Shera
Dharmatma
1975
Jankura (as Danny)
Raftaar
1975
Pramod Kumar
36 Ghante
1974
Dilawar Khan
Khhotte Sikkay
1974
Danny
Vada Tera Vada
1974
Ek Ladki Badnaam Si
1974
Chor Machaye Shor
1974
Raju Ustad
Ghatna
1974
Nai Duniya Naye Log
1973
Naya Nasha
1973
Narrator (uncredited)
Dhund
1973
Thakur Ranjit Singh (crippled husband)
Chalaak
1973
Manoj
Khoon Khoon
1973
Rakhi Aur Hathkadi
1972
Raja
Milap
1972
Raju
Zaroorat
1972
Mere Apne
1971
Sanju
Baby
2015/I
Feroze Khan
Bang Bang
2014/I
Omar Zafar
Jai Ho
2014/I
Dashrat Singh
Boss
2013/I
Big Boss
Enthiran
2010
Dr. Bohra
Acid Factory
2009
J.D. / Om / Sultan / ...
Luck
2009/I
Lakhaan Tamaang
Karzzzz
2008
Kabira
Chamku
2008
Baba (as Danny Denzogpa)
Frozen
2007
Karma
Hattrick
2007
David Abraham
Big Brother
2007
Police Commissioner Kudheshwar Negi
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
2005
Narrator
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
2004
Colonel Ashfaque Khan / Captain K.K. Madan
Shikaar
2004
Darshan Damania
Ek Hindustani
2003
Special Appearance
Sandhya
2003
Soch
2002
Nautiyal
Ab Ke Baras
2002
DCP Sikander Baksh (as Danny Denzongappa)
16 December
2002
Vir Vijay Singh
Yeh Mohabbat Hai
2002
Aman Khan
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Bachelor Simon
Indian
2001
Shankar Singhania
Lajja
2001
Gajendra
Ashoka the Great
2001
Virat
Officer
2001
Pratap Rai / Dushyant Singh
Jagira
2001
Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa
2000
Raja Sahab
Pukar
2000
Abhrush
Dahek: A Burning Passion
1999
Jabbar Bahkshi
Kohram
1999
Minister Virbhadra Singh
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
1999
Jabhal Khargoshi
China Gate
1998
Maj. Ranjir Singh Gurung
Zulm-O-Sitam
1998
Sikander
Vinashak - Destroyer
1998
Jailer Lankeshwar (as Danny Danzongpa)
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Star Ten 1985
1985
Video short playback singer
Naya Daur
1978
playback singer
Kaala Sona
1975
playback singer
Yeh Gulistan Hamara
1972
playback singer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ghatak: Lethal
1996
performer: "Dialogues"
Naya Daur
1978
performer: "Mujhey Doston Tum Galey Se Laga Loh", "Paani Ke Badley Me Peekar Sharab"