Danish Akhtar Saifi
Danish Akhtar Saifi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Siwan, Bihar |
| Occupations | Actor, wrestler |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Spouse | Nadia Sheikh (m. 2018)[1] |
Danish Akhtar Saifi is an Indian wrestler-turned-actor who works in Hindi television and Kannada films.[2] He is best known for playing the role of Hanuman in the television series Siya Ke Ram.[3][4] He made his film debut in the 2019 Hindu (Sanatan) History Kannada film Kurukshetra (based on the Mahabharata) in the character of Bhima.[5] He also appeared in the 2021 Kannada action film Kotigobba 3.[6]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kurukshetra | Bhima | Kannada | |
| 2021 | Kotigobba 3 | Basheer Bhai | ||
| 2022 | Kabzaa | Bali | ||
| 2023 | Kaatera | |||
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Siya Ke Ram | Hanuman | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Paramavatar Shri Krishna | Bhima | ||
| Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran | Hanuman | |||
| 2021–2022 | Baal Shiv – Mahadev Ki Andekhi Gatha | Nandi | ||
| 2023–2024 | Karmadhikari Shanidev | Hanuman | ||
| 2025 | Kaakabhushundi Ramayan Ansuni Kathaayen | Hanuman | ||
| Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki — Ganesh Kartikey | Nandi |
Theatre
In 2024, Danish Akhtar played the role of Lord Hanuman in the stage production Humare Ram.[7] The production is produced by Rahul Bhuchar under the banner of Felicity Theatre and directed by Gaurav Bhardwaj, the play has been staged at venues including the Dubai Opera.[8] In 2026, the production is scheduled for an international tour, including performances at the Eventim Apollo, London.[9][10][11]
References
- ↑ "Siya Ke Ram's Hanuman aka Danish Akhtar Saifi ties the knot with longtime girlfriend". India Today. 27 January 2018. Archived from the original on 7 September 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Wrestler Danish Akhtar Saifi to play Hanuman in Siya Ke Ram". Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Siya Ke Ram actor Danish Akhtar Saifi who played Hanuman gets hitched". Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Here's why 'Siya Ke Ram' actor Danish Akhtar Saifi aka Hanuman had to cancel his shoot". IB Times. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Introducing the mighty Pandavas of Munirathna Kurukshetra". New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "Small-screen sensation from Bollywood Danish Akhtar Saifi joins the team of Kotigobba 3". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
- ↑ "OneToOne: Acting for soul". The Tribune. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Felicity Theatre's 'Humare Ram' set for Dubai Opera debut". Khaleej Times. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "Zee UK to bring Indian epic 'Humare Ram' to London's Eventim Apollo this July". Eastern Eye. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Humare Ram". Eventim Apollo. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "ZEE announces London premiere of Humare Ram at Eventim Apollo". BizAsia. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.