Danish Nawaz
Danish Nawaz Baloch (Urdu: دانش نواز بلوچ; born 4 August 1978) is a Pakistani actor, director and comedian.
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| Born | Danish Nawaz Baloch 4 August 1978 (age 45)[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
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| Years active | 2001–Present |
| Known for | Extras The Mango People, Nadaaniyan |
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| Relatives | Yasir Nawaz (brother) |
The son of the late senior actor Fareed Nawaz Baloch and brother to fellow actor-director Yasir Nawaz, Danish Nawaz has established a career in Pakistani television where he is mostly famous 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.
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]
Filmography
Television serials
| Year | Title | Actor | Director | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sab Set Hai | Yes | No | Indus Vision |
| 2003 | Lush | Yes | Yes | KTN |
| 2008 | Chaar Chaand | Yes | No | Geo TV |
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Yes | No | |
| Nadaaniyaan | Yes | No | Geo Entertainment | |
| Masub Ki Dillagi | Yes | No | ARY Digital | |
| 2010 | Karwatain | Yes | No | |
| 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 | Syskiyaan | No | Yes | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Jalebiyan | No | Yes | Geo TV |
| 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 | |
| Kala Doriya | No | Yes | ||
| 2023 | Chand Tara | Yes | Yes |
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 |
| 2008 | 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 |
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 |
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| 2022 | Phir Say Nadaaniyan | Yes | No | Farid Nawaz Productions on YouTube | Nadaaniyan spin-off |
Awards and nominations
| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hum Awards | Best Comic Actor | Extras (The Mango People) | Nominated |
| Best Comic Sitcom | Won | ||
| 2nd Hum Awards | Won | ||
| 3rd Hum Awards | Dramay Baziyan | Nominated | |
| 2nd ARY Film Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Wrong No. | Nominated |
References
- Profile on MyHeritage
- "The last laugh: Danish Nawaz content with comic roles". The Express Tribune. 16 May 2016.
- "Danish Nawaz biography and cast in dramas". tv.com.pk. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- Shaikh, Shahzeb (14 February 2016). "Spotlight: "Comedy is tougher than tragedy"". Dawn News.