Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/02/1948 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Gangtok, Sikkim |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Tshering Phintso Denzongpa |
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| Nickname | Danny |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Hometown | Gangtok, Sikkim |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 79 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Birla Vidya Mandir, Nainital |
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| Qualification | Course in Acting |
Personal Life
| Address/Residence | A Bungalow in Juhu, Mumbai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Spouse | Gawa Denzongpa (former Sikkim princess) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Not Known |
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| Mother | Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
Career
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Favourites
| Favorite Singer | Late George Michael |
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| Favorite Actress | Meena Kumari |
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Director | Rajkumar Santoshi |
| Favorite Sport | Horse Racing |
| Favorite Destination | Mauritius |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Denzongpa was born in Gangtok to a Buddhist family. | |
| 2. He aspired to serve in the Indian army in his youth. | |
| 3. Won the Best Cadet Award in West Bengal. | |
| 4. Opted out of Armed Forces Medical College to join FTII, Pune. | |
| 5. Suggested to go by the name 'Danny' by Jaya Bachchan. | |
| 6. Initially faced challenges in getting acting roles due to his unique appearance. | |
| 7. Portrayed a negative character in the 1972 film 'Dhundh'. | |
| 8. His directorial debut 'Phir Wahi Raat' was a hit. | |
| 9. Runs a successful brewery business. | |
| 10. Appeared in more than 210 films. | |
| 11. His movie 'Frozen' was showcased at 34 international film festivals. | |
| 12. Has collaborated on songs with Asha Bhonsle, Lata Mangeshkar, and Mohammed Rafi. | |
| 13. Was initially hesitant to act alongside Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 14. Married to Gawa Denzongpa, a former princess of Sikkim. | |
| 15. His son Rinzing Denzongpa is also an actor. |