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Danish Iqbal Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth13 January 1978

Age48 years

BirthplacePrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionActor; Assistant Professor; Scriptwriter; Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

Danish Iqbal Biography

Indian theatre-trained actor and educator known for stage work and roles in Maharani 2 and Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Early life and background

Danish Iqbal was born on 13 January 1978 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He grew up in the same city and later pursued formal training in acting, completing a postgraduate diploma in acting from the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi in 2002. A Charles Wallace scholarship enabled further study in the United Kingdom, where he earned a Master of Arts in Classical Acting from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London in 2005.

Career

Iqbal’s career spans theatre, radio, film, web series and academia. He is primarily known as a theatre actor with a reported career of more than three decades and participation in over 100 stage productions. His theatre credentials are complemented by extensive experience in radio broadcasting: he has been associated with All India Radio and is credited with establishing the FM Gold channel. His roles at radio have included Producer-In-Charge in the Central Drama Unit, Programme Executive at Radio Kashmir, and Officer-In-Charge of the Rainbow India Channel.

On screen, Iqbal made a brief appearance in the 2007 film A Mighty Heart and had earlier television work including Jasoos Vijay (2006). He moved into web and film projects more prominently in the 2020s. He appears as Govind Agarwal in the web series Aranyak (2021) and is credited as Dilshad Mirza in Maharani 2 (2022). Behind the camera, he directed his first film, Sadho, in 2019.

In March 2026 Iqbal received attention for his portrayal of Bade Sahab in the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, a character noted in coverage as being inspired by the underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim. His screen roles show a pattern of supporting but memorable characters across formats.

Academic and teaching work

Alongside his creative work, Iqbal is active in education. He serves as an assistant professor at the Anwar Jamal Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre at Jamia Millia Islamia University. He also returns to the National School of Drama as a guest lecturer in classical acting, sharing his training and stage experience with newer generations of performers.

Awards and recognition

Iqbal’s career has been marked by multiple honours tied mainly to his theatrical and dramatic work. Among the awards and recognitions associated with him are the Gandhian Philosophy Award, Lassa Kaul Award, Mohan Rakesh Samman, Public Service Broadcasting Award, and the Ghalib Award for contributions to theatre. He is also listed as a recipient of a National Award for Best Drama on three occasions and received the Jamia Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.

Public profile

Professionally known as Prof. Danish Iqbal, he is credited as an actor, assistant professor, scriptwriter and director. Physical details provided in public profiles include a height around 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm), black eyes and light brown hair. He practices Islam and is married. His educational background, radio leadership roles and long-standing theatre practice are recurring points in profiles.

Latest updates

Recent coverage highlights Iqbal’s involvement in Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) for his role as Bade Sahab and recalls earlier screen work such as Maharani 2 (2022) and Aranyak (2021). His directing work on Sadho (2019) and a screen debut in A Mighty Heart (2007) are also part of his timeline. He continues to balance stage, screen and teaching commitments.

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Recent Work

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Played Bade Sahab, a character described as inspired by underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim.

2026
Maharani 2

Portrayed Dilshad Mirza in the web series.

2022
Aranyak

Appeared as Govind Agarwal in the web series.

2021
Sadho

Directed the film; his first work as a film director.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Postgraduate diploma in Acting from the National School of Drama (2002)
  2. Master of Arts in Classical Acting from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2005)
  3. Directed the film Sadho (2019)
  4. Notable web roles in Aranyak (2021) and Maharani 2 (2022)
  5. Jamia Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Danish Iqbal born?

Danish Iqbal was born on 13 January 1978.

What is Danish Iqbal known for?

Danish Iqbal is known for actor; Assistant Professor; Scriptwriter; Director.

What is Danish Iqbal’s marital status?

Danish Iqbal's marital status is listed as Married.