Danny Denzongpa is a well-known Indian actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films as well as regional language films.
According to his interviews, Danny Denzongpa got his first movie role in 1971 in the Nepali film “Maitighar” directed by B.S. Thapa. He played a supporting role in the film, but his performance was noticed by the director Dev Anand, who gave him a break in his Hindi film “Prem Pujari” (1970), where he played a negative role. This role was a turning point in his career, and he went on to become one of the most popular character actors in Bollywood.
Since then, Danny Denzongpa has acted in several critically acclaimed films such as “Kabhie Kabhie,” “Dhund,” “Ghulam,” “Asoka,” and “Lage Raho Munna Bhai,” among many others. He has also won numerous awards for his performances, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film “Lamhe” (1992).