Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Assistant Professor, Scriptwriter, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/01/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Danish Iqbal
26/03/2026
He addressed criticism around the film by responding to claims that Dhurandhar: The Revenge was propaganda. Around the same time, he clarified that a viral image linked to Dawood Ibrahim was actually a recreated shot of himself in character, helping explain the controversy around the reveal.
22/03/2026
Danish Iqbal spoke about his role as Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, revealing that he was initially told he was playing Dawood Ibrahim but did not know the exact character connection at first. He also described preparing for the part by observing elderly and sick people in hospitals to shape the character’s body language and mannerisms.
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Bio/Wiki
| Danish Iqbal is an Indian actor, assistant professor, scriptwriter, and director known for his powerful screen presence and versatile acting range. He has steadily risen to recognition through his deep commitment to character-building and grounded performance style. Born in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), he was drawn to the arts early in a culturally vibrant environment. Before achieving mainstream recognition, he spent years working in theatre, short films, and supporting roles across independent cinema. His breakthrough came with the web series 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', where he portrayed the infamous underworld figure 'Bade Sahab' (inspired by Dawood Ibrahim), a role that immediately drew attention for its nuance and depth. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Career
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| Famous Role | As Dilshad Mirza in the webseries Maharani 2 (2022) | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/itsdanishiqbalofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/danishnsd | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/dniqbal |
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. | |
| 14. Has written and directed over 41 stage plays, 57 documentaries, and 31 Dastangoi scripts. | |
| 15. Known for blending traditional storytelling with contemporary themes. |