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{{Short description|Indian film director}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Danish Aslam
| image = Danish Aslam 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela' Working Still.jpg
| caption = Danish Aslam during the shoot of 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela' in London, UK.
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[India]]
| 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 = {{Marriage|[[Shruti Seth]]|2010}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Shruti Seth, Danish Aslam tie the knot|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/shruti-seth-danish-aslam-tie-the-knot-597208|website=[[NDTV]]|author=Mid-Day.com|accessdate=25 April 2016|date=15 October 2010|archive-date=31 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531160243/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/shruti-seth-danish-aslam-tie-the-knot-597208|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}

'''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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Danish Aslam {{!}} Director, Script and Continuity Department, Writer |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1538135/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career ==
Before making his directorial debut, Danish worked as an assistant on several notable Bollywood films, including "[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]," "[[Ta Ra Rum Pum]]," "[[Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic]]," "[[Being Cyrus]]," "[[Salaam Namaste]]," "[[Lakshya (2004 film)|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.<ref>{{Citation |last=Aslam |first=Danish |title=Break Ke Baad |date=2010-11-26 |type=Comedy, Drama, Romance |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1578261/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_cdt_t_13 |access-date=2024-11-23 |others=Imran Khan, Deepika Padukone, Namit Shah |publisher=Kunal Kohli Productions}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews but was praised as "a 'rom-com' that gets it right" <ref>{{Cite web |last=Guha |first=Aniruddha |title=Review: 'Break Ke Baad', a 'rom-com' that gets it right |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-break-ke-baad-a-rom-com-that-gets-it-right-1472539 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> and for "its surprisingly modern depiction of young adult relationships"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-11-27 |title=Movie review: 'Break Ke Baad' |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-nov-27-la-et-break-ke-baad-20101127-story.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Danish Aslam 'Break Ke Baad' Working Still.jpg|thumb|Danish rehearsing with actors Imran Khan & Deepika Padukone during the shoot of 'Break Ke Baad' in Mauritius.]]

=== Television and web series ===
Between 2013 and 2015, Danish directed several television shows for various networks.

* "Yeh Hai Aashiqui" (2013-2014): A romantic drama series for [[Bindass]] channel<ref>{{Citation |title=Yeh Hai Aashiqui |date=2013-08-25 |type=Romance |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4068208/?ref_=tt_ov_srs |access-date=2024-11-23 |others=Anita Hassanandani Reddy, Vikrant Massey, Niti Taylor |publisher=BBC Worldwide Productions India, Bodhi Tree Multimedia}}</ref>
* "Love by Chance" (2014): A series for [[Bindass]] channel<ref>{{Citation |last=Aslam |first=Danish |title=Couples Only |date=2014-08-02 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4496428/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |series=Love by Chance |others=Charu Asopa, Hitesh Bharadwaj, Shresth Kumar}}</ref>
* "Siyaasat" (2014-2015): A historical drama series for [[Epic TV|Epic]] channel
* "Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo<ref>{{Citation |title=Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo |date=2015-01-21 |type=Family |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4496552/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |publisher=Cinevista}}</ref>" (2015): A mini-series for [[Disney India|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-12 |title=Danish Aslam Reveals Why Casting For Web Is Less Riskier Than For Feature Films |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/entertainment-news-danish-aslam-opens-up-on-why-casting-for-web-is-less-riskier-than-feature-films-news-400720 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref> Danish directed two seasons of this show,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Koimoi com |date=2018-06-04 |title=Sumeet Vyas Roped In For Season 2 Of It's Not That Simple |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/sumeet-vyas-roped-in-for-season-2-of-its-not-that-simple/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-20 |title='It's Not That Simple' season 2 review: This Swara Bhasker-starrer not that complicated |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2018/Dec/20/its-not-that-simple-web-series-season-2-this-swara-bhasker-starrer-not-that-complicated-1914248.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

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

* "Time Out" (2017): A Voot original series starring [[Tahir Raj Bhasin]] and [[Sarah-Jane Dias|Sarah Jane Dias]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=G. Q. |date=2017-12-31 |title=Best Indian Web Series of 2017 - Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2017 |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/best-indian-web-series-2017 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}}</ref> The show made the [[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]] list of 'Best Indian Web Series of 2017' <ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=G. Q. |date=2017-12-31 |title=Best Indian Web Series of 2017 - Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2017 |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/best-indian-web-series-2017 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}}</ref> and the [[Firstpost]] list of 'Best Web Series of 2017'.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-25 |title=Big Little Lies, Mindhunter, Inside Edge, Lakhon Mein Ek: The best web series of 2017 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/big-little-lies-mindhunter-inside-edge-lakhon-mein-ek-the-best-web-series-of-2017-4274343.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>
* "Flesh" (2020): A critically acclaimed series for Eros Now, starring [[Swara Bhasker]] and [[Akshay Oberoi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-11 |title=Flesh trailer: It is Swara Bhasker vs Akshay Oberoi in this crime drama |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/flesh-trailer-swara-bhasker-akshay-oberoi-eros-now-6550113/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> It was praised for a "gripping and tight" screenplay<ref>{{Cite web |last=Batra |first=Gautam |date=2020-08-21 |title=Flesh Review: Eros Now's Show On Human Trafficking Celebrates Women Power |url=https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/web-reviews/flesh-review-eros-nows-show-on-human-trafficking-celebrates-women-power/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref> while Danish was commended for being "masterful of his direction and tone".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chatterjee |first=Pramit |date=2020-08-20 |title='Flesh' Season 1 Review: Swara Bhasker Crackles In Every Scene Of This Gritty Crime Drama |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/16481/flesh-season-1-review-swara-bhasker-crackles-in-every-scene-of-this-gritty-crime-drama |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=Mashable India |language=en-in}}</ref>
* "The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne Ghar" (2021): A Zoom Studios production featuring Veer Rajwant Singh, [[Kashmira Irani]], and [[K. K. Raina|KK Raina]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=DailyWorld |date=2021-10-27 |title=Danish Aslam: Dysfunctional family is the new normal in our urban life |url=https://dailyworld.in/ott/danish-aslam-dysfunctional-family-is-the-new-normal-in-our-urban-life-167896.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Dailyworld Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> that was described as "a well-told story of a dysfunctional family".<ref>{{Cite news |title=The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne Ghar Season 1 Review : A well-told story of a dysfunctional family |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/the-reunion-chal-chalein-apne-ghar/season-1/seasonreview/87263641.cms |access-date=2024-11-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* "Feels Like Ishq" (2021): Danish directed an episode of this Netflix anthology series, which starred [[Saba Azad]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Feels Like Ishq: Danish Aslam Talks About the Importance of Queer Love Stories |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/feels-like-ishq-danish-aslam-talks-about-the-importance-of-queer-love-stories-3989783.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> Critics described his episode as one of the "stand-outs among the lot"<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=2021-07-23 |title='Feels Like Ishq' review: All you need is (not too much) love |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/feels-like-ishq-review-all-you-need-is-not-too-much-love/article35482873.ece |access-date=2024-11-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and having the "innocence of a love story while also dealing with the complications that come with a LGBTQI+ romance".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra |first=Pratikshya |date=2021-07-23 |title=Review: Feels Like Ishq is Inconsistent but Pushes the Idea of Love Further |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/netflix-anthology-feels-like-ishq-full-review#read-more |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref>

=== Music videos ===
Danish directed the music video for the song "Baadshah" (2017), performed by [[Pratyul Joshi]] and released by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-27 |title=Pratyul Joshi's journey from Mumbai's streets to London |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/Aug/27/pratyul-joshis-journey-from-mumbais-streets-to-london-1648852.html |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The video was shot in [[Mauritius]] and features actress [[Pallavi Sharda]] alongside Joshi.<ref>{{Citation |last=Aslam |first=Danish |title=Baadshah |date=2017-08-17 |type=Short, Music |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7459102/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |others=Pratyul Joshi, Pallavi Sharda |publisher=Timbre Entertainment}}</ref>

Danish also directed the music video for "Jiya Laage Na" (2024),<ref>{{Citation |title=Jiya Laage Na |date=2024-04-25 |type=Music |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33751271/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |publisher=Victor Tango Entertainment}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rochak Kholi, Mohit Chauhan, and Shilpa Rao's new single 'Jiya Laage Na' all set to become the love song of the season |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/240426-rochak-kholi-mohit-chauhan-and-shilpa-rao%E2%80%99s |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=www.radioandmusic.com |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-25 |title=Jiya Laage Na Song Out: Isha Malviya-Parth Samthaan's Chemistry Is The USP Of Romantic Music Video |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/jiya-laage-na-song-out-isha-malviya-parth-samthaan-chemistry-is-the-usp-of-romantic-music-video-article-109587406 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

=== Recent work ===
[[File:Danish Aslam 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela' Working Still 2.jpg|thumb|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-30 |title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela OTT Release Confirmed, to be Available on JioCinema |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/khwaabon-ka-jhamela-ott-release-on-jiocinema-6908034 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref> It has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visual appeal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review: Prateik And Sayani Shine In A Visually Stunning Rom-Com |url=https://www-freepressjournal-in.translate.goog/entertainment/khwaabon-ka-jhamela-review-prateik-and-sayani-shine-in-a-visually-stunning-rom-com?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=hi&_x_tr_hl=hi&_x_tr_pto=wa |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> performances<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Movie Review: Sayani-Prateik's Unexpected Journey Of Self-Discovery Leaves A Smile |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/khwaabon-ka-jhamela-movie-review-sayani-prateiks-unexpected-journey-of-self-discovery-leaves-a-smile-review-115141536 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> and its refreshing take on modern relationships.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Khwaabon Ka Jhamela Review : Prateik and Sayani shine in this feel-good flick on self-discovery |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/khwaabon-ka-jhamela/ottmoviereview/115082038.cms |access-date=2024-11-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Film
!Role
|-
|2010
|[[Break Ke Baad]]
|Director, writer
|-
|2024
|[[Khwaabon Ka Jhamela]]
|Director, writer
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
|-
|2013–2014
|[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]
|Director
|-
|2014
|[[Love by Chance|Love By Chance]]
|Director
|-
|2014–2015
|[[Siyaasat]]
|Director
|-
|2015
|[[Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo]]
|Director
|-
|2016
|[[It's Not That Simple]]
|Director, writer

|-
|2017
|[[Time Out (Indian TV series)|Time Out]]
|Director, writer
|-
|2020
|[[Flesh (web series)|Flesh]]
|Director, dialogue writer
|-
|2021
|The Reunion - Chal Chalein Apne Ghar
|Director, writer
|-
|2021
|[[Feels Like Ishq]]
|Director, writer
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Song title
!Artist
!Production company
|-
|2017
|Baadshah
|[[Pratyul Joshi]]
|[[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
|-
|2024
|Jiya Laage Na
|[[Mohit Chauhan]] & [[Shilpa Rao]]
|[[Universal Music India]]
|}

=== Acting ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Project
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2023
|[[Kaala (TV series)|Kaala]]
|IB officer Himanshu Desai
|
|-
|2008
|[[Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic]]
|Young Ranbir's Teacher
|Minor role
|-
|2007
|Exitz
|Ravina's brother
|Minor role
|-
|2005
|[[Salaam Namaste]]
|Shopkeeper
|Minor role
|}

== Future projects ==
As of November 2024, Danish has confirmed that he is working on a new project with actor [[Imran Khan (film actor)|Imran Khan]], with whom he previously collaborated on "Break Ke Baad".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Break Ke Baad director Danish Aslam shares update about his next film with Imran Khan: 'When things are...' |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/break-ke-baad-director-danish-aslam-shares-update-about-his-next-film-with-imran-khan/3ee5514bec819 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> While details are yet to be officially announced, Danish has stated that the project is still a work-in-progress.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=Exclusive: Break Ke Baad director Danish Aslam confirms working with Imran Khan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/danish-aslam-reunite-imran-khan-after-break-ke-baad-2629971-2024-11-08 |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=1538135}}

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EliseMacnaghten at 06:24, 6 February 2026