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Meet Bollywood's dreaded villain who was linked with Parveen Babi, beats Vijay Mallya in…, rejected Sholay because of…, his name is…
In rich tapestry of Bollywood's storytelling, certain veteran actor carved his niche not as a hero, but as face audiences loved to fear. With a voice that could freeze a scene and eyes that conveyed menace with ease, he brought villains to life like no other. His portrayals weren't just acts, they were layered performances that left lasting impressions. Apart from a cinematic voyage, this actor also ventured into the world of brewing and surpassed Vijay Mallya. Bollywood's Dreadest Villain…
Here we are talking about actor Danny Denzongpa , who is best known for playing iconic negative shades in Bollywood. When we think of Danny Denzongpa, we are immediately reminded of a larger-than-life figure with a deep voice. Characters like Katiya, Kancha Cheena, Shankar Singhania, Bhaktawar and Khuda Baksh have become legendary due to Danny's distinctive persona and remarkable acting skills. Meanwhile, the actor also got an opportunity to feature in cult-classic Sholay in the role of Gabbar Singh , but due to a clash with shoot schedule of his film Dharmatma , he declined the big opportunity.
In addition to his acting career, Danny Denzongpa is a prosperous businessman and capable entrepreneur, owning India's third-largest beer brand, Yuksom Breweries. He launched Yuksom Breweries in 1987 in South Sikkim. In 2005, he founded Denzong Breweries in Odisha and four years later, he acquired Rhino Agencies in Assam. They produce brands like Dansberg and He-Man 9000 . Yuksom Breweries is reported to contribute ₹100 crore annually to the economy of the northeastern region and provides jobs for 250 individuals there. Danny & The King Of Good Times
Business tycoon Vijay Mallya had plans to venture into the North-East. To achieve this, United Breweries sought to acquire Rhino, a newly established brewery in Assam that had only been operational for two months. To safeguard its market presence in the area, Danny's company, Yuksom, stopped these intentions by purchasing Rhino instead. This move allowed Danny to not only strengthen his foothold in the market but also to obstruct Vijay Mallya's advances to acquire space in the North-East. Danny and His Relationship With Parveen Babi
During the 1970s, Danny and Parveen Babi shared a short romantic relationship. Their time together was characterized by a deep respect and understanding for one another. Later, the two broke up, but continued to maintain a friendly relationship. Danny frequently expresses warm and respectful thoughts about Parveen, particularly regarding her later challenges with mental health.
In terms of work front, Danny Denzongpa was last featured in Sooraj Barjatya's adventure-drama Uunchai alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta, Sarika and Sheen Das.
