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]
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]
Danish rehearsing with actors Imran Khan & Deepika Padukone during the shoot of 'Break Ke Baad' in Mauritius.
Television and Web Series
Between 2013-15, Danish directed several television shows for various networks.
"Yeh Hai Aashiqui" (2013-2014): A romantic drama series for Bindass channel[6]
"Love by Chance" (2014): A series for Bindass channel[7]
"Siyaasat" (2014-2015): A historical drama series for Epic channel
"Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo[8]" (2015): A mini-series for Disney channel
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:
"Flesh" (2020): A critically acclaimed series for Eros Now, starring Swara Bhasker and Akshay Oberoi.[15] It was praised for a "gripping and tight" screenplay[16] while Danish was commended for being "masterful of his direction and tone".[17]
"The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne Ghar" (2021): A Zoom Studios production featuring Veer Rajwant Singh, Kashmira Irani, and KK Raina,[18] that was described as "a well-told story of a dysfunctional family".[19]
"Feels Like Ishq" (2021): Danish directed an episode of this Netflix anthology series, which starred Saba Azad.[20] Critics described his episode as one of the "stand-outs among the lot"[21] and having the "innocence of a love story while also dealing with the complications that come with a LGBTQI+ romance".[22]
Music Videos
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 talking to actors Prateik Babbar & Sayani Gupta during the shoot of Khwaabon Ka Jhamela in Southampton, UK
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]
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]
^Yeh Hai Aashiqui (Romance), Anita Hassanandani Reddy, Vikrant Massey, Niti Taylor, BBC Worldwide Productions India, Bodhi Tree Multimedia, 25 August 2013, retrieved 23 November 2024{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
^Aslam, Danish (2 August 2014), Couples Only, Love by Chance, Charu Asopa, Hitesh Bharadwaj, Shresth Kumar, retrieved 23 November 2024
