Meet Danish Zehen, real name Danish Gafoor Mulla, the late Indian YouTuber and social media star who captured hearts online.
Known for his unique style, rap music, and vlogs, he built a massive community on TikTok (@danishzehen), Instagram (@danish_zehhen), and YouTube (@DanishZehenfambruh), gaining more than 8 million followers on TikTok alone.
Let's dive into his story—from his background and rise to fame to what made him such a standout creator.
How old is Danish Zehen?
If he were still with us, Danish Zehen would be celebrating his 29th birthday in 2025. Born on March 16th, he was a classic Pisces.
Where is Danish Zehen from?
Danish Zehen was a Mumbai boy through and through, hailing from the suburb of Kurla, India.
Before he blew up online, his journey started from humble beginnings in a Mumbai chawl.
Danish Zehen's family and personal life
Danish grew up in a middle-class Muslim family and had a brother named Gufran.
Beyond his online life, he was a huge cat lover, a fitness enthusiast, and was known for his cool tattoos and constantly changing hairstyles.
Danish Zehen's journey as a creator
Danish Zehen's journey was all about connecting with his audience through his unique style, music, and raw personality, making him a star across multiple platforms.
- He kicked things off on YouTube back in 2012, sharing his original rap music.
- He quickly branched out, creating lifestyle vlogs, fitness videos, and even landed modeling gigs and a spot on MTV's 'Ace of Space'.
- Tragically, Danish passed away in a car accident in December 2018 at the age of 22.
- His fans, the 'Fambruh', loved his ever-changing hair and 'Coolest Bad Boi' vibe. His look even inspired Varun Dhawan's character in the movie 'Street Dancer 3D'.
What kinds of followers does Danish Zehen have?
Danish's crew, the 'Fambruh,' is mostly made up of teens and young adults from India who live and breathe social media.
They're all about the latest trends, from reality TV and rap music to killer fashion and fitness tips.
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