Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film director, Film actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Sikkim, India
Nationality
Citizenship
India
Religion
Buddhism
Languages
Hindi, Sikkimese Bhutia
Spouse
Gawa Denzongpa
Children
2 children: Pema Denzongpa, Rinzing Denzongpa
Residences
Mumbai
Education
Birla Vidya Mandir, St Joseph's College, Darjeeling, Film and Television Institute of India, University of North Bengal
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (דן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,761 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 43 years (1972-2015)
Year context
Born in 1948 -- State of Israel established; Berlin Blockade begins; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (3)
B
Padma Shri in arts
2003
WON
B
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
1992
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B
Filmfare Awards
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Tshering Phintso Denzongpa, widely known by his acting name "Danny" Denzongpa (born 25 February 1948) is an Indian actor of Sikkimese ancestry working in Bollywood films.
Denzongpa was born in the state of Sikkim, at that time an independent Bhutia 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. His nepali song "Kaanchi lai ghumaune Kathmandu Sahara" is still famous among Nepali people after 2 decades. 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.
He started dabbling in the brewing industry after 1982, and in 2009, his company Yuksom Breweries, which has three breweries in Sikkim, Orissa and Assam, and sells over three million cases, acquired Rhino Breweries in Assam, to thwart industry leader United Breweries’ (UB) plans to take over the North East market.
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Where was Danny Denzongpa born?
Danny Denzongpa was born in Sikkim, India.
What movies or shows has Danny Denzongpa been in?
Danny Denzongpa has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Baby (2015), Bang Bang! (2014), Enthiran (2010), Queen of Jhansi (2009), Big Brother (2007).
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Danny Denzongpa is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tshering Phintso Denzongpa, widely known by his acting name "Danny" Denzongpa (born 25 February 1948) is an Indian actor of…
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