Danny is married to Sikkim’s princess Gawa and has a son Rinzing and daughter Pema.
When Danny came to Mumbai to become an actor after completing his studies, no one wanted to give him work. People looked at his face and said that there is no such thing as an actor. They say that with this face, there will be no further roles from the watchman and the servant. At the same time, seeing a producer, Danny even said that if you make a hero in this industry, then I will change my name. The producer was Mohan Kumar.
When Danny went to ask for work with Mohan Kumar, he made a spectacle. Mohan Kumar said that no one can make you a hero. He even said that if you do not get any work in the industry then come to me, I will keep you watchman. Danny was shocked that day. After much struggle, Danny was cast by BR Ishara in his film Need. Meanwhile, Jaya Bachchan also helped Danny. And got Gulzar to work in the film Mere Apne. But he got success From Chopra’s film Dhundh (1973).
The story of the meeting of this film is interesting. When Danny was studying in Pune Institute, Chopra Saheb came as an examiner. He was impressed after watching Danny’s acting and also said that he would give a break in the film sometime in the future. Danny met him during the casting of the film Dhundh. Chopra Sahab offered the role of Police Inspector. But Danny loved the role of the heroine’s husband. Chopra Sahab said that she is too young to play a husband. Danny got make-up of the aged husband from makeup man Pandhari Dada the other day and went straight in front of Chopra Saheb. Danny was immediately selected.
After the haze Danny started getting offers from several films. Film Chor Machaye Shor (1974), Fakira (1976). After spending almost eighteen years in the film world, Danny first got to work with Amitabh Bachchan in the film Agneepath (1991). Earlier, he used to refuse to work with Amitabh as a big actor. After Agneepath, Danny witnesses God with Amitabh again. Amjad Khan’s role in Sholay was also offered to Danny earlier but due to the date Amjad Khan got this role.
Danny is married to Sikkim princess Gawa and has a son Rinzing and daughter Pema. Danny works on his own terms, living life in his own style. They never shoot on Sundays. March-April-May holiday with family. He mostly spends time in Sikkim. Danny is also a better painter and writer. He also has a lot of knowledge of music. He is a successful businessman, owning a beer factory. Let me tell you that when Danny became a successful actor in the film industry, Danny built a luxurious bungalow next to Mohan Kumar. The same Mohan Kumar who wanted to offer Danny a Watchman job.
