Biography
Dara Singh Randhawa (born Deedar Singh Randhawa; 19 November 1928 β 12 July 2012) was an Indian professional wrestler, actor, director and politician. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha (upper house) of India. He worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer, and he acted in films and television. His role of Hanuman in the film Bajrangbali (1976) and in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan made him popular. Singh was inducted into the Legacy Category of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Dara Singh Meri Atmkatha (en. My Autobiography by Dara Singh) 1993 Praveen Prakashan
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Filmography
all 73
Movies 68
TV Shows 5
self 3
Sound Designer
Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
Movie
6
S P Shastri
Ata Pata Lapatta (2012)
Movie
Dadaji
Jab We Met (2007)
Movie
6.29
Hardam Singh
Dil Apna Punjabi (2006)
Movie
Amardeep Sehgal (Dadaji)
Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa (2006)
TV
Subedar
Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna (2004)
Movie
Pritam Chaddha
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Movie
5.8
Shararat (2002)
Movie
Karishma's Grandfather (2002)
Kehta Hai Dil (2002)
TV
Tayaji
Farz (2001)
Movie
Sapna's Grandfather
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Movie
Sant Gyaneshwar (2000)
Movie
Ranvir's Father
Dillagi (1999)
Movie
Baba Thakur
Zulmi (1999)
Movie
Jaswant Singh
Sardari (1997)
Movie
Dara Shamsher
Anmol (1993)
Movie
Shikari (1991)
Movie
Naaka Bandi (1990)
Movie
Actor
Triyatri (1990)
Movie
Jailor
Shehzaade (1989)
Movie
Bhima
Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
Movie
Vetri Mel Vetri (1989)
Movie
Hanuman
Mahabharat (1988)
TV
Mahaveera (1988)
Movie
Kin Ajit Singh
Mardangi (1988)
Movie
Hanuman
Ramayan (1987)
TV
Maaveeran (1986)
Movie
Bhavani Singh
Kee Banu Duniyan Daa (1986)
Movie
Raja Azaad Singh
Mard (1985)
Movie
Himself
Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)
Movie
Majle Thakur
Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
Movie
Rustom Mangal Singh
Rustom (1982)
Movie
Actor
Khel Muqaddar Ka (1981)
Movie
Daya Ram / Dharma (dual role)
Lambhardarni (1980)
Movie
Actor
Shiv Shakti (1980)
Movie
Pahelwan
Naalayak (1979)
Movie
Dhyanu Bhagat
Dhyanu Bhagat (1978)
Movie
Sardar Vikram Singh
Ram Bharose (1977)
Movie
Actor
Alibaba (1976)
Movie
Hanuman (Bajrangbali)
Bajrangbali (1976)
Movie
Bhim Singh
Dharam Karam (1975)
Movie
Pyaara Singh
Warrant (1975)
Movie
Daku Daulay Khan
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974)
Movie
Dhanna Jatt
Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974)
Movie
Bhagwan Shiv
Har Har Mahadev (1974)
Movie
Actor
Bhagat Singh, the Immortal Martyr (1974)
Movie
Actor
Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973)
Movie
Actor
Lalkar (The Challenge) (1972)
Movie
Krishavar
The Committee of 19 (1972)
Movie
Lord Shiv
Hari Darshan (1972)
Movie
Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972)
Movie
As Himself
Anand (1971)
Movie
2
Aladeesh
Sher E Watan (1971)
Movie
Bhagwan Shri Shiv
The Marriage of Tulsi (1971)
Movie
Sher Singh
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Movie
Kartar Singh
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970)
Movie
Captain Anand
Chand Par Chadayee (1967)
Movie
Actor
Thakur Jarnail Singh (1966)
Movie
Darang the Slave
Lootera (1965)
Movie
Ram 'Ramu'
Hum Sab Ustad Hain (1965)
Movie
Tarzan
Tarzan Comes to Delhi (1965)
Movie
Bhimsen
Mahabharat (1965)
Movie
Dara Singh
Darasingh (1964)
Movie
Samson
Samson (1964)
Movie
Deepu
Aaya Toofan (1964)
Movie
Hercules
Hercules (1964)
Movie
Amar
Faulad (1963)
Movie
Suraj
Awara Abdulla (1963)
Movie
Jingu / King Kong
King Kong (1962)
Movie
Wrestler Dara Singh
Pehli Jhalak (1955)
Movie
Actor
Sangdil (1952)
Movie
Babaji
Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta
Movie
Hanuman
Luv Kush
TV
Ratings
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1971
1980
1973
2017
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-11-19
Deathday2012-07-12 (83 years old)
Birth PlacePunjab, Pakistan
ChildrenVindu Dara Singh
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
AwardsWrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame, WWE Hall of Fame
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