Danish Iqbal
Danish Iqbal is an Indian actor known for his work in films, theatre, and television. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of “Bade Sahab”, a character inspired by underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim, in the Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026). His performance in the film brought him into mainstream attention and showcased his versatility as a character actor. [1][2][3]
Early Life & Education
Danish Iqbal is a trained actor with a background in theatre. He studied at the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD), one of India’s leading acting institutes, which has produced many notable actors in Indian cinema.[4]
His early training in theatre helped him develop a strong foundation in character-driven performances and method acting.
Career
Danish Iqbal began his career in theatre before transitioning into films and screen acting. He appeared in international and independent projects, gradually building recognition as a skilled character actor.
Some of his early appearances include:
- A Mighty Heart (2007)
- Sadho (2019)
Notable Works
References
- ↑ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/bade-sahab-in-dhurandhar-2-revealed-who-is-danish-iqbal-whose-character-was-inspired-by-dawood-ibrahim-in-aditya-dhars-spy-thriller/articleshow/129671594.cms
- ↑ https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Mar/22/dhurandhar-the-revenge-actor-danish-iqbal-on-playing-dawood-ibrahim-didnt-know-he-was-bade-sahab
- ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-bade-sahab-actor-danish-iqbal-shares-9-hour-process-in-makeup-without-food-2885938-2026-03-23
- ↑ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/who-is-bade-sahab-in-dhurandhar-2-not-salman-khan-or-emraan-hashmi-but-a-popular-nsd-actor-who-plays-major-role-in-ranveer-singhs-movie/articleshow/129669156.cms
- ↑ https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/how-dhurandhar-2-actor-danish-iqbal-became-bade-sahab-9-hours-in-makeup-no-food-11253495
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-danish-iqbal-opens-up-about-his-transformation-into-bade-saab-for-the-ranveer-singh-starrer/articleshow/129689977.cms