Dalip Tahil

About

Known for his performances in such movies as Gandhi, Shaan, Tridev, and Baazigar, this Bollywood actor also became famous for his series regular role (as Dan Ferriera) on the popular British soap opera EastEnders.

Before Fame

He began his career as a stage actor, performing in professional Indian productions of Godspell, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Evita.

Trivia

He studied at both Aligarh Muslim University and St. Xavier's College.

Family Life

A native of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, he attended secondary school at Sherwood College in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.

Associated With

He co-starred with Shahrukh Khan in such Bollywood films as Deewana and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.