Updated On: 19 July, 2020 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
From his abduction in South Africa to his singing and impersonation skills, we dig up 10 interesting facts about 'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch on his 44th birthday

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock
You might know him as the 'high-functioning sociopath' and the intriguing detective, Sherlock, who resides in 221B Baker Street, London. You might be aware that he earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Alan Turing in 'The Imitation Game' (2014). Or as Doctor Stephen Strange aka The Sorcerer Supreme from the Marvel film universe. But put aside Benedict Cumberbatch's signature characters, how well do you know the English actor? From his abduction in South Africa to his singing and impersonation skills, we dig up 10 interesting facts about Benedict Cumberbatch on his 43th birthday
1. Find Benedict's eyes mesmerising? There's a fascinating fact behind those piercing eyes. He has a condition called heterochromia iridis. Each iris has a different combination of blue, green and gold, making his eyes appear different coloured, depending on the light.