Danish Aslam | |
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 Danish Aslam during the shoot of 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela' in London, UK. | |
| Born | 24th June, 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | The Mother's International School, New Delhi, Sri Venkateswara College and Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 1 |
Danish Aslam is a filmmaker based in Mumbai, India, with a career spanning over two decades. He has worked in various mediums, including films, web series, music videos and television. [2]
Before making his directorial debut, Danish worked as an assistant on several notable Bollywood films, including "Fanaa," "Ta Ra Rum Pum," "Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic," "Being Cyrus," "Salaam Namaste," "Lakshya," and "Swades".
Danish made his directorial debut with the 2010 film "Break Ke Baad," a comedy-drama starring Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan. [3] The film received mixed reviews but was praised as "a 'rom-com' that gets it right" [4] and for "its surprisingly modern depiction of young adult relationships" [5]
Between 2013-15, Danish directed several television shows for various networks.
Danish began working on web series in 2016 with "It's Not That Simple," marking his entry into the digital space at a time when the medium was still relatively new in India. [9] Danish directed two seasons of this show, [10] which was critically acclaimed for its "sharp writing and plotting curves, not to mention a certain maturity in the level of some of the performances". [11]
Since then, he has directed and co-written several critically acclaimed web series:
Danish directed the music video for the song "Baadshah" (2017), performed by Pratyul Joshi and released by T-Series. [23] The video was shot in Mauritius and features actress Pallavi Sharda alongside Joshi. [24]
Danish also directed the music video for "Jiya Laage Na" (2024), [25] a romantic single sung by Mohit Chauhan and Shilpa Rao, with music by Rochak Kohli, released by Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd. under their VYRL Originals label. [26] The video features Parth Samthaan and Isha Malviya in a simple yet heartwarming story of a newly married couple finding love in a joint family setting. [27]
Danish's most recent film, "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela," starring Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta, and Kubbra Sait, was released on JioCinema in 2024. [28] It has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual appeal, [29] performances [30] and its refreshing take on modern relationships. [31]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Break Ke Baad | Director, Writer |
| 2024 | Khwaabon Ka Jhamela | Director, Writer |
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Director | Bindass |
| 2014 | Love By Chance | Director | Bindass |
| 2014-2015 | Siyaasat | Director | Epic |
| 2015 | Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo | Director | Disney |
| 2016 | It's Not That Simple | Director, Writer | Voot |
| 2017 | Time Out | Director, Writer | Voot |
| 2020 | Flesh | Director, Dialogue Writer | Eros Now |
| 2021 | The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne Ghar | Director, Writer | Zoom Studios |
| 2021 | Feels Like Ishq | Director, Writer | Netflix |
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Baadshah | Pratyul Joshi | T-Series |
| 2024 | Jiya Laage Na | Mohit Chauhan & Shilpa Rao | Universal Music India |
| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kaala | IB officer Himanshu Desai | Web series directed by Bejoy Nambiar |
| 2008 | Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic | Young Ranbir's Teacher | Minor role |
| 2007 | Exitz | Ravina's brother | Minor role |
| 2005 | Salaam Namaste | Shopkeeper | Minor role |
As of November 2024, Danish has confirmed that he is working on a new project with actor Imran Khan, with whom he previously collaborated on "Break Ke Baad". [32] While details are yet to be officially announced, Danish has stated that the project is still a work-in-progress. [33]
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