Danish Akhtar Saifi is an Indian wrestler-turned-actor who works in Hindi television and Kannada films. He is best known for playing the role of Hanuman in the television series Siya Ke Ram. He made his film debut in the 2019 Hindu (Sanatan) History Kannada film Kurukshetra (based on the Mahabharata) in the character of Bhima. He also appeared in the 2021 Kannada action film Kotigobba 3.
Filmography
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Film Year Film Role Language Notes 2019 Kurukshetra Bhima Kannada 2021 Kotigobba 3 Basheer Bhai 2022KabzaaBali2023Kaatera
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 2023–2024Karmadhikari 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. 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. In 2026, the production is scheduled for an international tour, including performances at the Eventim Apollo, London.
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