Danny Denzongpa is a Bollywood actor. He is an ethnic Bhutia of Nepali origin. His real name is Tshering Phintso. Danny started his career by singing Nepali songs and acting in Nepali Movies. Till date he has acted in over 150 Hindi films. Danny had a role in the English film Seven Years in Tibet, which also starred Brad Pitt. In 2003 he was awarded Padma Shree, India's fourth highest civilian honour. Known for numerous memorable negative roles he has played, Danny has studied at the Film and Television Institute in Pune. Interestingly, he is also an accomplished singer and has sung with singers like Asha Bhonsle, Lata Mangeshkar and Mohd. Rafi. Danny owns breweries in South Sikkim. In recent years he has become more selective about acting assignments that are offered to him.
