Quick Facts
Born:
1928-11-19
Birthplace:
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Credits:
80 Total Roles
Dara Singh
Acting
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Biography
Dara Singh Randhawa 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 wing of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Known For
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Pritam Chaddha
Jab We Met
Geet's Grandfather
Anand
Papaji
Mera Naam Joker
Sher Singh
Mahabharat
Hanuman
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Sapna's Grandfather
Ramayan
Hanuman
Mard
Raja Azaad Singh
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ata Pata Lapatta MOVIE | S P Shastri |
| 2007 | Jab We Met MOVIE | Geet's Grandfather |
| 2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi MOVIE | Hardam Singh |
| 2004 | Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna MOVIE | Subedar |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho MOVIE | Pritam Chaddha |
| 2002 | Shararat MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | Farz MOVIE | Tayaji |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge MOVIE | Sapna's Grandfather |
| 2000 | Sant Gyaneshwar MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Dillagi MOVIE | Self |