Danish Nawaz
Pakistani television and film actor, director, and comedian
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Danish Nawaz Baloch (Urdu: دانش نواز بلوچ; born 4 August 1978) is a Pakistani actor, director and comedian.
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- Actor
- Director
- Comedian
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| Born | Danish Nawaz Baloch 4 August 1978 (age 48)[1] |
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| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Known for | Extras The Mango People, Nadaaniyan |
| Spouse | Anila Danish |
| Father | Fareed Nawaz Baloch |
| Relatives | Yasir Nawaz (brother) |
The son of the late senior actor Fareed Nawaz Baloch and brother to actor-director Yasir Nawaz, Danish has established a career in Pakistani television where he is mostly known as a comedian.[2]
As an actor, Danish is best known for his lead comedy roles in television serials such as Nadaniyan (2009), Extras: The Mango People (2011), Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di (2012) and Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain (2016).[3]
As a director, he is famous for his light rom-com television serials such as Chupke Chupke (2021) and Hum Tum (2022).
Career
He began his career in 2001 with a cameo in the Indus Vision serial Sab Set Hai, while he was studying engineering at university.[4] Later, he completed his Mechanical Engineering degree from the Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, Pakistan.[5]
In an interview with The Express Tribune, when asked how it feels to bound yourself with one genre, Nawaz said "I present myself as a comedy actor and I have no issues with doing comedy roles only. I'd rather do something that I'm really good at than do something so many other people are doing."[2]
Directorial influences
As a director, Nawaz' cinematic style is shaped by a diverse array of international filmmakers. As he said in an interview, his romantic storytelling draws heavily from the nuanced work of Indian director Imtiaz Ali, while the sweeping visual grandeur of Sanjay Leela Bhansali serves as a key inspiration for the aesthetic vision. Additionally, he cites Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for his masterful, grounded storytelling techniques and James Cameron for his rigorous attention to detail and technical innovation.[6]
Filmography
Television serials
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Channel | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ye Zindgi | Yes | No | PTV | |
| 2001 | Sab Set Hai | Yes | No | Indus Vision | |
| 2003 | Aanchal | Yes | No | PTV | |
| Lush | Yes | Yes | KTN | ||
| 2008 | Chaar Chaand | Yes | No | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Yes | No | ||
| Nadaaniyaan | Yes | No | |||
| Masub Ki Dil Lagi | Yes | No | ARY Digital | ||
| Baarh | Yes | No | PTV | ||
| 2010 | Karwatain | Yes | No | ARY Digital | |
| Hum Tum | Yes | No | Geo Entertainment | ||
| 2011 | Extras (The Mango People) | Yes | Yes | Hum TV | |
| Phir Chand Pe Dastak | Yes | No | |||
| 2012 | Larka Karachi Ka Kuri Lahore Di | Yes | Yes | Express Entertainment | |
| Mr. Mom | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2013 | Siskiyaan | No | Yes | ARY Digital | |
| 2014 | Jalebiyan | No | Yes | Geo Entertainment | |
| Dramay Baziyan | Yes | Yes | Hum TV | ||
| Jakaria Kulsoom Ki Love Story (season 1) | Yes | Yes | Express Entertainment | ||
| 2016 | Jakaria Kulsoom Ki Love Story (season 2) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain | Yes | No | Aaj Entertainment | ||
| Nok Jhok | Yes | Yes | ARY Digital | ||
| 2017 | Sun Yaara | No | Yes | ||
| Paimanay | Yes | Yes | Urdu1 | ||
| 2018 | Kabhi Band Kabhi Baja | Yes | No | Express Entertainment | |
| Ishq Tamasha | No | Yes | Hum TV | ||
| 2019 | Khaas | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2020 | Kashf | No | Yes | ||
| 2021 | Chupke Chupke | No | Yes | ||
| Dobara | No | Yes | |||
| 2022 | Hum Tum | No | Yes | ||
| Kaala Doriya | No | Yes | |||
| 2023 | Chand Tara | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2024 | Jafaa | No | Yes | ||
| 2025 | Sanwal Yaar Piya | No | Yes | Geo Entertainment | [6][7] |
| 2026 | Winter Love | No | Yes | Hum TV | [8] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Fun House | Host | KTN | Musical show |
| 2023 | The Shoaib Akhtar Show | Guest | UrduFlix |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Babu Jee Dheeray Chalna | Yes | No | Geo TV |
| Shali | No | Yes | Hum TV | |
| 2010 | Miss Garam Masala | No | Yes | |
| 2011 | Shadi Ka Chand | Yes | No | Geo TV |
| Phuppi Ka Ladka Ya Khala Ka Ladka | Yes | No | ARY Digital | |
| 2012 | O Meri Billi | Yes | Yes | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Main Bhi Tha Tiger | Yes | Yes | Geo TV |
| 2016 | Jakaria Kulsoom Ki Bari Eid | Yes | Yes | Express Entertainment |
| 2020 | Dr. Balma | No | Yes | Hum TV |
| 2023 | Khul Gayee Qismat | Yes | No | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Jhoota Kahin Ka | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Dil Ne Kaha Dil Se | Yes | No | Geo TV |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wrong No. | Bali |
| 2017 | Chain Aye Na | |
| 2019 | Wrong No.2 | Sexy Shaukat |
| 2022 | Chakkar | Director |
Web series
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Phir Say Nadaaniyan | Yes | No | Farid Nawaz Productions on YouTube | Nadaaniyan spin-off |
Awards and nominations
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Best Comic Actor | Extras (The Mango People) | Nominated |
| Best Comic Sitcom | Won | |||
| 2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Won | ||
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Dramay Baziyan | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Wrong No. | Nominated |
