Born: 29 May
Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70m)
Citizenship: Indian; India
Biography: A versatile Indian actor, storyteller, poet, and theatre director, Danish Husain is renowned for his contributions to the performing arts. Initially working in banking, he discovered his true passion later in life, immersing himself in theatre and reviving the lost art of Urdu storytelling, Dastangoi. His acting credits span both film and television, with notable roles in movies like Newton, Soorma, and Dhobi Ghat. Husain’s dedication to preserving cultural heritage through his storytelling and his powerful performances on stage and screen have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following.
Danish Husain Films
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Peepli Live | Vijay Ranjan Prasad |
Dhobi Ghat | Salim | |
2013 | Ankhon Dekhi | Gopi |
2015 | Welcome 2 Karachi | Pakistani Minister |
2017 | Newton | DIG of Police |
2018 | Soorma | Kartar Singh |
2019 | Baazaar | Dubey |
2020 | Mee Raqsam | Salim |
Jai Mummy Di | Gurpal Bhalla | |
2021 | Bansuri: The Flute | Albert Rozario |
2022 | Dasvi | Rai Bareli |
Ariyippu | Kailash | |
2023 | Tiger 3 | General DG Riaz |
Danish Husain Web Series
Year | Title | Role |
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2019 | Bard of Blood | Mullah Khalid |
Taj Mahal 1989 | Sudhakar Mishra | |
2020 | Hostages | Arjun Bhasin |
2021 | Bombay Begums | Naushad Irani |
2022 | Tanaav |