Danish Iqbal

Actor, Assistant Professor, Scriptwriter, Director

Indian Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Assistant Professor, Scriptwriter, Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/01/1978
Age48 years
BirthplacePrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about Danish Iqbal

2026

Danish Iqbal portrayed the character of Bade Sahab in the spy thriller Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar. The character was inspired by the life of Dawood Ibrahim, a terrorist who founded the Mumbai-based organized crime syndicate D-Company, marking a significant role in his film career.

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi
  • Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London
  • Allahabad University
Qualifications
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Acting from NSD (2002)
  • Master of Arts in Classical Acting from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2005)
  • Master of Arts in Classical Acting from Central School of Speech and Drama, London (2005)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Marital StatusMarried

Career

Debut
Film
  • A Mighty Heart (2007)
  • Faraaz (2022)
TVJasoos Vijay (2006)
WebseriesAranyak (2021) as Govind Agarwal
Famous RoleAs Dilshad Mirza in the webseries Maharani 2 (2022)
Awards & Achievements
  • Gandhian Philosophy Award
  • Lassa Kaul Award
  • National Award for Best Drama (3 times)
  • Mohan Rakesh Samman
  • Public Service Broadcasting Award
  • Ghalib Award for contribution to theatre
  • Jamia Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
Notable Works
  • Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) as Bade Sahab
  • The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case as DIG Amod Kanth
Other Roles
  • Assistant Professor at Anwar Jamal Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia University
  • Guest Lecturer of classical acting at National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/danishiqbalactor/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/danishnsd

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Renowned theatre actor with over three decades of experience in acting.
2. Grew up in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
3. Completed postgraduate diploma in Acting from NSD in 2002.
4. Received a scholarship from Charles Wallace.
5. Completed master's in classical acting from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2005.
6. Has appeared in more than 100 theatre shows.
7. Established the FM Gold channel at All India Radio.
8. Served as Producer-In-Charge in the Central Drama Unit of All India Radio.
9. Worked as Programme Executive at Radio Kashmir.
10. Served as Officer-In-Charge of the Rainbow India Channel.
11. Directed his first film, Sadho, in 2019.
12. Completed master's in classical acting from Central School of Speech and Drama, London in 2005.
13. Born in India and drawn to the arts early in a culturally vibrant environment.
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