Danish Aslam Explained

Danish Aslam
Birth Date:24th June, 1979
Birth Place:Hyderabad, India
Nationality:Indian
Alma Mater:The Mother's International School, New Delhi, Sri Venkateswara College and Jamia Millia Islamia
Occupation:Filmmaker
Years Active:2003–present
Children:1
Spouse:[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]

Career

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".

Directorial Debut

Danish made his directorial debut with the 2010 film "Break Ke Baad," a comedy-drama starring Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan. The film received mixed reviews but was praised as "a 'rom-com' that gets it right" [3] and for "its surprisingly modern depiction of young adult relationships"[4]

Television and Web Series

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.[5] Danish directed two seasons of this show,[6] 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".[7]

Since then, he has directed and co-written several critically acclaimed web series:

Music Videos

Danish directed the music video for the song "Baadshah" (2017), performed by Pratyul Joshi and released by T-Series.[19] The video was shot in Mauritius and features actress Pallavi Sharda alongside Joshi.

Danish also directed the music video for "Jiya Laage Na" (2024), 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.[20] 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.[21]

Recent Work

Danish's most recent film, "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela," starring Prateik Babbar, Sayani Gupta, and Kubbra Sait, was released on JioCinema in 2024.[22] It has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual appeal,[23] performances[24] and its refreshing take on modern relationships.[25]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRole
2010Break Ke BaadDirector, Writer
2024Khwaabon Ka JhamelaDirector, Writer

Web Series and Television

YearTitleRolePlatform
2013-2014Yeh Hai AashiquiDirectorBindass
2014Love By ChanceDirectorBindass
2014-2015SiyaasatDirectorEpic
2015Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya KaroDirectorDisney
2016It's Not That SimpleDirector, WriterVoot
2017Time OutDirector, WriterVoot
2020FleshDirector, Dialogue WriterEros Now
2021The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne GharDirector, WriterZoom Studios
2021Feels Like IshqDirector, WriterNetflix

Music Videos

YearSong TitleArtistProduction Company
2017BaadshahPratyul JoshiT-Series
2024Jiya Laage NaMohit Chauhan & Shilpa RaoUniversal Music India

Acting

YearProjectRoleNotes
2023KaalaIB officer Himanshu DesaiWeb series directed by Bejoy Nambiar
2008Thoda Pyaar Thoda MagicYoung Ranbir's TeacherMinor role
2007ExitzRavina's brotherMinor role
2005Salaam NamasteShopkeeperMinor role

Future Projects

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".[26] While details are yet to be officially announced, Danish has stated that the project is still a work-in-progress.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shruti Seth, Danish Aslam tie the knot. NDTV. Mid-Day.com. 25 April 2016. 15 October 2010. 31 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160531160243/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/shruti-seth-danish-aslam-tie-the-knot-597208. dead.
  2. Web site: Danish Aslam Director, Script and Continuity Department, Writer . 2024-11-23 . IMDb . en-US.
  3. Web site: Guha . Aniruddha . Review: 'Break Ke Baad', a ‘rom-com’ that gets it right . 2024-11-23 . DNA India . en.
  4. Web site: 2010-11-27 . Movie review: 'Break Ke Baad' . 2024-11-23 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2021-11-12 . Danish Aslam Reveals Why Casting For Web Is Less Riskier Than For Feature Films . 2024-11-23 . Outlook India . en.
  6. Web site: Team . Koimoi com . 2018-06-04 . Sumeet Vyas Roped In For Season 2 Of It's Not That Simple . 2024-11-23 . Koimoi . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2018-12-20 . 'It's Not That Simple' season 2 review: This Swara Bhasker-starrer not that complicated . 2024-11-23 . The New Indian Express . en.
  8. Web site: Staff . G. Q. . 2017-12-31 . Best Indian Web Series of 2017 - Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2017 . 2024-11-23 . GQ India . en-IN.
  9. Web site: Staff . G. Q. . 2017-12-31 . Best Indian Web Series of 2017 - Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2017 . 2024-11-23 . GQ India . en-IN.
  10. Web site: 2017-12-25 . Big Little Lies, Mindhunter, Inside Edge, Lakhon Mein Ek: The best web series of 2017 . 2024-11-23 . Firstpost . en-us.
  11. Web site: 2020-08-11 . Flesh trailer: It is Swara Bhasker vs Akshay Oberoi in this crime drama . 2024-11-23 . The Indian Express . en.
  12. Web site: Batra . Gautam . 2020-08-21 . Flesh Review: Eros Now's Show On Human Trafficking Celebrates Women Power . 2024-11-23 . Koimoi . en-US.
  13. Web site: Chatterjee . Pramit . 2020-08-20 . 'Flesh' Season 1 Review: Swara Bhasker Crackles In Every Scene Of This Gritty Crime Drama . 2024-11-24 . Mashable India . en-in.
  14. Web site: DailyWorld . 2021-10-27 . Danish Aslam: Dysfunctional family is the new normal in our urban life . 2024-11-23 . Dailyworld Newspaper . en-US.
  15. News: The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne Ghar Season 1 Review : A well-told story of a dysfunctional family . 2024-11-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  16. Web site: Feels Like Ishq: Danish Aslam Talks About the Importance of Queer Love Stories . 2024-11-23 . News18 . en.
  17. News: Sudevan . Praveen . 2021-07-23 . ‘Feels Like Ishq’ review: All you need is (not too much) love . 2024-11-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  18. Web site: Mishra . Pratikshya . 2021-07-23 . Review: Feels Like Ishq is Inconsistent but Pushes the Idea of Love Further . 2024-11-23 . TheQuint . en.
  19. Web site: 2017-08-27 . Pratyul Joshi's journey from Mumbai's streets to London . 2024-11-23 . The New Indian Express . en.
  20. Web site: Rochak Kholi, Mohit Chauhan, and Shilpa Rao’s new single 'Jiya Laage Na’ all set to become the love song of the season . 2024-11-23 . www.radioandmusic.com . en.
  21. Web site: 2024-04-25 . Jiya Laage Na Song Out: Isha Malviya-Parth Samthaan’s Chemistry Is The USP Of Romantic Music Video . 2024-11-23 . Times Now . en.
  22. Web site: 2024-10-30 . Khwaabon Ka Jhamela OTT Release Confirmed, to be Available on JioCinema . 2024-11-23 . Gadgets 360 . en.
  23. Web site: Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review: Prateik And Sayani Shine In A Visually Stunning Rom-Com . 2024-11-23 . Free Press Journal . en.
  24. Web site: 2024-11-08 . Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Movie Review: Sayani-Prateik's Unexpected Journey Of Self-Discovery Leaves A Smile . 2024-11-23 . Times Now . en.
  25. News: Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review : Prateik and Sayani shine in this feel-good flick on self-discovery . 2024-11-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  26. Web site: Break Ke Baad director Danish Aslam shares update about his next film with Imran Khan: 'When things are...' . 2024-11-23 . OTTPlay . en.
  27. Web site: 2024-11-08 . Exclusive: Break Ke Baad director Danish Aslam confirms working with Imran Khan . 2024-11-23 . India Today . en.

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