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Danish Husain Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth29 May

BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

ProfessionActor, Poet, Storyteller, Theatre Director, Writer, Columnist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilyDaughter - Zahra Husaini (Musician); Father (Economist); Mother (Professor of Persian Literature)

Danish Husain Biography

Danish Husain is an Indian actor, storyteller, theatre director and writer known for his stage work, Dastangoi storytelling, and roles in film and TV. With

Early life and background

Danish Husain was born and raised in New Delhi into a conservative Shia Muslim family. His date of birth is listed as 29 May. He grew up in a household shaped by academia: his father worked as an economist and his mother was a professor of Persian literature. During his student years he developed an early knack for mimicry, reportedly impersonating professors while at college.

Husain pursued higher education in New Delhi, earning a Master of Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and later an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies. Before committing full time to the arts, he worked in banking beginning in 1997 and stayed in that field for about five-and-a-half years.

Career

After leaving the bank, Husain moved into writing and journalism as a columnist and simultaneously trained in acting at the Barry John Acting Studio in New Delhi. His stage work began to crystallize when he took part in plays such as Khamosh! Adalat Jaari Hai. In 2006 he was invited by Naseeruddin Shah to perform at the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai, a relationship that led to regular appearances at the venue.

Husain has built a diverse career across theatre, film, television and oral storytelling. On stage he has both acted in and directed productions, with directing credits that include Krapp’s Last Tape, Chinese Coffee, Newton, Ek Punjab Ye Bhi, Qissebaazi and Guards at the Taj. He leads a theatre company called The Hoshruba Repertory; the company’s first production, Guards At The Taj, premiered at the Prithvi Theatre Festival in 2015.

His screen career expanded after a move to Mumbai around 2014–2015. Husain has appeared in several Hindi films, including Peepli Live, Dhobi Ghat, Ankhon Dekhi, Welcome To Karachi, City of Dark, Alif and Mantra. He also contributed as a writer, penning the script for Welcome 2 Karachi. On television he debuted in the serial Bin Kuch Kahe (2017) and has worked on other productions such as Losing Gemma.

Alongside acting and directing, Husain is widely associated with Dastangoi, the Urdu oral storytelling tradition. That practice has become a notable part of his public identity and artistic output.

Public profile

Husain’s stage work has been recognized with awards: he received the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Award (META) for Best Supporting Actor in 2008 and the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar from the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2010. He remains active in cultural and civic projects and serves as a trustee of the Remember Bhopal Museum.

Physically, Husain is described as approximately 168 cm tall (about 5'6") and weighing around 70 kg (154 lbs). His eye color is listed as black and his hair as salt and pepper. In interviews and public appearances he has spoken about interests that include reading poetry, photography and travel, and he is known to be a cat lover.

Personal life

Husain is married and is a father; one of his children, a daughter named Zahra Husaini, is identified as a musician. Details about his spouse and other family members are not listed.

Latest updates

In 2018 Husain appeared on the talk show TED Talks India Nayi Soch hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, reflecting his standing as a public storyteller and performer. He continues to be active in theatre and storytelling projects through The Hoshruba Repertory and maintains an ongoing presence in film and television work.

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Recent Work

Bin Kuch Kahe

Television debut

2017
Guards At The Taj

Premiere with The Hoshruba Repertory at Prithvi Theatre Festival

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Trainer at Barry John Acting Studio alumnus and regular performer at Prithvi Theatre
  2. Director and founder of The Hoshruba Repertory; premiered Guards At The Taj at Prithvi Theatre Festival 2015
  3. Recipient of Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Award (Best Supporting Actor) 2008 and Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar from Sangeet Natak Akademi 2010
  4. Actor in films including Peepli Live, Dhobi Ghat, Ankhon Dekhi and Welcome To Karachi; wrote the script for Welcome 2 Karachi
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Danish Husain born?

Danish Husain was born on 29 May.

What is Danish Husain known for?

Danish Husain is known for actor, Poet, Storyteller, Theatre Director, Writer, Columnist.

What is Danish Husain’s marital status?

Danish Husain's marital status is listed as Married.