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Dara Singh

Dara Singh Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 19 November 1928
  • Place of Birth Punjab
  • Occupation Politician, Film Director, Film Producer, Professional Wrestler, Film Actor, Television Actor
  • Spouse Bachno Kaur (1942“1952), Surjit Kaur (1961)
  • Years active 1947-1983 (wrestler), 1950-2012 (actor), 2003-2009 (politician)
  • Children Vindu Dara Singh

Related Other Pages:

  • Ata Pata Lapatta, 
  • Bajrangbali
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ABOUT Dara Singh

Dara Singh Randhawa: A Legacy in Wrestling and Film Dara Singh Randhawa (1928-2012), born Deedar Singh Randhawa, transcended the boundaries of professional wrestling to become a prominent figure in Indian cinema and politics. His acting career, launched in 1952, spanned decades, showcasing his versatility across Hindi and Punjabi films. Beyond acting, he also contributed as a producer, director, and writer. Singh's iconic portrayal of Hanuman in the 1976 film Bajrangbali and Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan cemented his place in popular culture, earning him widespread recognition. This powerful portrayal remains one of his most celebrated roles. His contributions to Indian entertainment were further acknowledged with his 2018 induction into the WWE Hall of Fame's Legacy wing - a testament to his significant impact on professional wrestling. A notable achievement was his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, making him the first sportsman to attain this political honour. This reflected his influence extending beyond entertainment to the national political sphere. His career exemplifies a successful transition from a sporting background into acting and politics, leaving a lasting imprint on Indian society.

Dara Singh FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Ata Pata Lapatta
  • Ata Pata Lapatta

    ( 2012 )

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  • Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo
  • Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo

    ( 2010 )

  • 42 Kms.
  • 42 Kms.

    ( 2009 )

  • Jab We Met
  • Jab We Met

    ( 2007 )

  • Dil Apna Punjabi
  • Dil Apna Punjabi

    ( 2006 )

  • Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka
  • Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka

    ( 2006–2007 )

  • Family Business
  • Family Business

    ( 2004–2005 )

  • Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai
  • Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai

    ( 2005 )

  • Ee Kaisan Kanyadaan
  • Ee Kaisan Kanyadaan

    ( 2005 )

  • Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna
  • Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna

    ( 2004 )

  • Aurat Teri Yehi Kahaani
  • Aurat Teri Yehi Kahaani

    ( 2004 )

  • Kids No.1
  • Kids No.1

    ( 2004 )

  • Kal Ho Naa Ho
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho

    ( 2003 )

  • Border Hindustan Ka
  • Border Hindustan Ka

    ( 2003 )

  • Punjabi Shera
  • Punjabi Shera

    ( 2003 )

  • Deh Shiva Bar Mohe
  • Deh Shiva Bar Mohe

    ( 2002 )

  • Shararat
  • Shararat

    ( 2002 )

  • Kehta Hai Dil
  • Kehta Hai Dil

    ( 2002 )

  • Papa Ban Gaye Hero
  • Papa Ban Gaye Hero

    ( 2002 )

  • Farz
  • Farz

    ( 2001 )

  • Beta Numbri Baap Dus Numbri
  • Beta Numbri Baap Dus Numbri

    ( 2000–2001 )

  • Jai Shakumbhari Maa
  • Jai Shakumbhari Maa

    ( 2000 )

  • Sant Gyaneshwar
  • Sant Gyaneshwar

    ( 2000 )

  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

    ( 2000 )

  • Tera Mera Pyar
  • Tera Mera Pyar

    ( 1999 )

  • Dillagi
  • Dillagi

    ( 1999 )

  • Zulmi
  • Zulmi

    ( 1999 )

  • Hudd Kar Di
  • Hudd Kar Di

    ( 1998–1999 )

  • Door Nahin Nankana
  • Door Nahin Nankana

    ( 1999 )

  • Jaalsaaz
  • Jaalsaaz

    ( 1999 )

  • Guru Gobind Singh
  • Guru Gobind Singh

    ( 1998 )

  • Main Maa Punjab Dee
  • Main Maa Punjab Dee

    ( 1998 )

  • Auto Driver
  • Auto Driver

    ( 1998 )

  • Taqdeer
  • Taqdeer

    ( 1998–1999 )

  • Laali
  • Laali

    ( 1998 )

  • Sardari
  • Sardari

    ( 1997 )

  • Tyag
  • Tyag

    ( 1997 )

  • Lav Kush
  • Lav Kush

    ( 1997 )

  • Rab Dian Rakhan
  • Rab Dian Rakhan

    ( 1996 )

  • Khel Taqdeeran De
  • Khel Taqdeeran De

    ( 1995 )

  • Pratigya
  • Pratigya

    ( 1995 )

  • Ram Shastra
  • Ram Shastra

    ( 1995 )

  • Qahar
  • Qahar

    ( 1995 )

  • Rakhwale
  • Rakhwale

    ( 1994 )

  • Karan
  • Karan

    ( 1994 )

  • Anmol
  • Anmol

    ( 1993 )

  • Ankhila Soorma
  • Ankhila Soorma

    ( 1993 )

  • Bechain
  • Bechain

    ( 1993 )

  • Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta
  • Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta

    ( 1992 )

  • Prem Deewane
  • Prem Deewane

    ( 1992 )

  • Main Hoon Sherni
  • Main Hoon Sherni

    ( 1992 )

  • Maut Ki Sazaa
  • Maut Ki Sazaa

    ( 1991 )

  • Dharam Sankat
  • Dharam Sankat

    ( 1991 )

  • Shikari: The Hunter
  • Shikari: The Hunter

    ( 1991 )

  • Mahabharat
  • Mahabharat

    ( 1988–1990 )

  • Sheran De Putt Sher
  • Sheran De Putt Sher

    ( 1990 )

  • Maula Jatt
  • Maula Jatt

    ( 1990 )

  • Ajooba
  • Ajooba

    ( 1990 )

  • Naaka Bandi
  • Naaka Bandi

    ( 1990 )

  • Thriyathri
  • Thriyathri

    ( 1990 )

  • Luv Kush
  • Luv Kush

    ( 1988–1989 )

  • Gharana
  • Gharana

    ( 1989 )

  • Shehzaade
  • Shehzaade

    ( 1989 )

  • The Announcement of War
  • The Announcement of War

    ( 1989 )

  • Mardangi
  • Mardangi

    ( 1988 )

  • Paanch Fauladi
  • Paanch Fauladi

    ( 1988 )

  • Ramayan
  • Ramayan

    ( 1987–1988 )

  • Mahaveera
  • Mahaveera

    ( 1988 )

  • Dhee Rani
  • Dhee Rani

    ( 1988 )

  • Shiv Ganga
  • Shiv Ganga

    ( 1988 )

  • Kee Banu Duniyan Daa
  • Kee Banu Duniyan Daa

    ( 1986 )

  • Sajna Saath Nibhana
  • Sajna Saath Nibhana

    ( 1986 )

  • Veer Bhimsen
  • Veer Bhimsen

    ( 1986 )

  • Bhulekha
  • Bhulekha

    ( 1986 )

  • Krishna-Krishna
  • Krishna-Krishna

    ( 1986 )

  • Maaveeran
  • Maaveeran

    ( 1986 )

  • Karma
  • Karma

    ( 1986 )

  • Mard
  • Mard

    ( 1985 )

  • Vikram Aur Betaal
  • Vikram Aur Betaal

    ( 1985 )

  • Babul Da Vehda
  • Babul Da Vehda

    ( 1985 )

  • Maya Bazar
  • Maya Bazar

    ( 1984 )

  • Shravan Kumar
  • Shravan Kumar

    ( 1984 )

  • Aan Aur Shaan
  • Aan Aur Shaan

    ( 1984 )

  • Unkhilli Muttiar
  • Unkhilli Muttiar

    ( 1983 )

  • Sultana Daku
  • Sultana Daku

    ( 1982 )

  • Main Intequam Loonga
  • Main Intequam Loonga

    ( 1982 )

  • Hari Darshan
  • Hari Darshan

    ( 1982 )

  • Rustom
  • Rustom

    ( 1982 )

  • Khel Muqaddar Ka
  • Khel Muqaddar Ka

    ( 1981 )

  • Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan
  • Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan

    ( 1981 )

  • Shiv Shakti
  • Shiv Shakti

    ( 1980 )

  • Lambhardarni
  • Lambhardarni

    ( 1980 )

  • Banmanush
  • Banmanush

    ( 1980 )

  • Chambal Ki Rani
  • Chambal Ki Rani

    ( 1979 )

  • Naalayak
  • Naalayak

    ( 1979 )

  • Jhoota Kahin Ka
  • Jhoota Kahin Ka

    ( 1979 )

  • Bhakti Mein Shakti
  • Bhakti Mein Shakti

    ( 1979 )

  • Arab Ka Sona: Abu Kaalia
  • Arab Ka Sona: Abu Kaalia

    ( 1979 )

  • Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath
  • Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath

    ( 1978 )

  • Dhyanu Bhagat
  • Dhyanu Bhagat

    ( 1978 )

  • Giddha
  • Giddha

    ( 1978 )

  • Laadli
  • Laadli

    ( 1978 )

  • Ram Bharose
  • Ram Bharose

    ( 1977 )

  • Taxi Taxie
  • Taxi Taxie

    ( 1977 )

  • Jai Bolo Chakradhari
  • Jai Bolo Chakradhari

    ( 1977 )

  • Raakhi Aur Rifle
  • Raakhi Aur Rifle

    ( 1976 )

  • Ali Baba
  • Ali Baba

    ( 1976 )

  • Shahi Lutera
  • Shahi Lutera

    ( 1976 )

  • Bajrangbali
  • Bajrangbali

    ( 1976 )

  • Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun
  • Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun

    ( 1976 )

  • Dharam Karam
  • Dharam Karam

    ( 1975 )

  • Dharmatma
  • Dharmatma

    ( 1975 )

  • Warrant
  • Warrant

    ( 1975 )

  • Bombay Town
  • Bombay Town

    ( 1975 )

  • Veeru Ustaad
  • Veeru Ustaad

    ( 1975 )

  • Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam
  • Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam

    ( 1974 )

  • Zehreela Insaan
  • Zehreela Insaan

    ( 1974 )

  • Har Har Mahadev
  • Har Har Mahadev

    ( 1974 )

  • Sat Guru Teri Oat
  • Sat Guru Teri Oat

    ( 1974 )

  • Amar Saheed Bhagat Singh
  • Amar Saheed Bhagat Singh

    ( 1974 )

  • Kisan Aur Bhagwan
  • Kisan Aur Bhagwan

    ( 1974 )

  • Bhagat Dhanna Jatt
  • Bhagat Dhanna Jatt

    ( 1974 )

  • Hum Sab Chor Hain
  • Hum Sab Chor Hain

    ( 1973 )

  • Jyot Jale
  • Jyot Jale

    ( 1973 )

  • Sultana Daku
  • Sultana Daku

    ( 1973 )

  • Valo Namori
  • Valo Namori

    ( 1973 )

  • Mera Shikar
  • Mera Shikar

    ( 1973 )

  • Phir Aya Toofan
  • Phir Aya Toofan

    ( 1973 )

  • Mera Desh Mera Dharam
  • Mera Desh Mera Dharam

    ( 1973 )

  • Mele Mitran De
  • Mele Mitran De

    ( 1972 )

  • Lalkar (The Challenge)
  • Lalkar (The Challenge)

    ( 1972 )

  • Komitet 19-ti
  • Komitet 19-ti

    ( 1972 )

  • Aankhon Aankhon Mein
  • Aankhon Aankhon Mein

    ( 1972 )

  • Daku Mansingh
  • Daku Mansingh

    ( 1971 )

  • Ramu Ustad
  • Ramu Ustad

    ( 1971 )

  • Tulsi Vivah
  • Tulsi Vivah

    ( 1971 )

  • Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon
  • Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon

    ( 1971 )

  • Anand
  • Anand

    ( 1971 )

  • Sher E Watan
  • Sher E Watan

    ( 1971 )

  • Gunahon Ka Raaste
  • Gunahon Ka Raaste

    ( 1970 )

  • Choron Ka Chor
  • Choron Ka Chor

    ( 1970 )

  • Mera Naam Joker
  • Mera Naam Joker

    ( 1970 )

  • Ilzam
  • Ilzam

    ( 1970 )

  • Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar
  • Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar

    ( 1970 )

  • The Thief of Baghdad
  • The Thief of Baghdad

    ( 1969 )

  • Hum Ek Hain
  • Hum Ek Hain

    ( 1969 )

  • Toofan
  • Toofan

    ( 1969 )

  • Jaal Saaz
  • Jaal Saaz

    ( 1969 )

  • Apna Khoon Apna Dushman
  • Apna Khoon Apna Dushman

    ( 1969 )

  • Beqasoor
  • Beqasoor

    ( 1969 )

  • Danka
  • Danka

    ( 1969 )

  • Chalbaaz
  • Chalbaaz

    ( 1969 )

  • The Killers
  • The Killers

    ( 1969 )

  • Watan Se Door
  • Watan Se Door

    ( 1968 )

  • Balram Shri Krishna
  • Balram Shri Krishna

    ( 1968 )

  • Jung Aur Aman
  • Jung Aur Aman

    ( 1968 )

  • Sardar
  • Sardar

    ( 1967 )

  • Do Dushman
  • Do Dushman

    ( 1967 )

  • Sangdil
  • Sangdil

    ( 1967 )

  • Naujavan
  • Naujavan

    ( 1967 )

  • Nasihat
  • Nasihat

    ( 1967 )

  • Chand Par Chadayee
  • Chand Par Chadayee

    ( 1967 )

  • Insaaf
  • Insaaf

    ( 1966 )

  • Husn Ka Ghulam
  • Husn Ka Ghulam

    ( 1966 )

  • Dada
  • Dada

    ( 1966 )

  • Bahadur Daku
  • Bahadur Daku

    ( 1966 )

  • Thakur Jarnail Singh
  • Thakur Jarnail Singh

    ( 1966 )

  • Jawan Mard
  • Jawan Mard

    ( 1966 )

  • Daku Mangal Singh
  • Daku Mangal Singh

    ( 1966 )

  • Dulla Bhatti
  • Dulla Bhatti

    ( 1966 )

  • Khoon Ka Khoon
  • Khoon Ka Khoon

    ( 1966 )

  • Shankar Khan
  • Shankar Khan

    ( 1966 )

  • Sher Dil
  • Sher Dil

    ( 1965 )

  • Lootera
  • Lootera

    ( 1965 )

  • Hum Sab Ustad Hain
  • Hum Sab Ustad Hain

    ( 1965 )

  • Sangram
  • Sangram

    ( 1965 )

  • Mahabharat
  • Mahabharat

    ( 1965 )

  • Saat Samundar Paar
  • Saat Samundar Paar

    ( 1965 )

  • Tarzan Comes to Delhi
  • Tarzan Comes to Delhi

    ( 1965 )

  • Rustom-E-Hind
  • Rustom-E-Hind

    ( 1965 )

  • Raaka
  • Raaka

    ( 1965 )

  • Boxer
  • Boxer

    ( 1965 )

  • Bekhabar
  • Bekhabar

    ( 1965 )

  • Khakaan
  • Khakaan

    ( 1965 )

  • Tarzan and King Kong
  • Tarzan and King Kong

    ( 1965 )

  • Teen Sardar
  • Teen Sardar

    ( 1965 )

  • Sikandar E Azam
  • Sikandar E Azam

    ( 1965 )

  • Rustom-E-Rome
  • Rustom-E-Rome

    ( 1964 )

  • Jagga
  • Jagga

    ( 1964 )

  • Darasingh: Ironman
  • Darasingh: Ironman

    ( 1964 )

  • Aaya Toofan
  • Aaya Toofan

    ( 1964 )

  • Hercules
  • Hercules

    ( 1964 )

  • Aandhi Aur Toofan
  • Aandhi Aur Toofan

    ( 1964 )

  • Veer Bhimsen
  • Veer Bhimsen

    ( 1964 )

  • Badshah
  • Badshah

    ( 1964 )

  • Samson
  • Samson

    ( 1964 )

  • Rustom-E-Baghdad
  • Rustom-E-Baghdad

    ( 1963 )

  • Awara Abdulla
  • Awara Abdulla

    ( 1963 )

  • Faulad
  • Faulad

    ( 1963 )

  • Ek Tha Alibaba
  • Ek Tha Alibaba

    ( 1963 )

  • King of Carnival
  • King of Carnival

    ( 1963 )

  • King Kong
  • King Kong

    ( 1962 )

  • Bhakt Raj
  • Bhakt Raj

    ( 1960 )

  • Pehli Jhalak
  • Pehli Jhalak

    ( 1955 )

  • Sangdil
  • Sangdil

    ( 1952 )

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DARA SINGH NEWS

Shashi Kapoor refused to work with me because he thought of me as 'Dara Singh ki heroine': Mumtaz

May 03, 2025 3:37 pm

Mumtaz has previously talked about Bollywood ostracizing her and how her female contemporaries did not support her in her journey.

Dara Singh asked son Vindu to quit non-veg food before playing Hanuman: 'He gave me a strict set of rules'

January 15, 2025 5:50 pm

Vindu Dara Singh recalled an anecdote about father Dara Singh, revealing the profound impact the role of Hanuman had on him.

Staines killing: SC seeks Odisha govt's reply on convict Dara Singh's remission plea

July 10, 2024 3:28 am

Stating that he has been in prison for over 24 years, Singh said he “has well understood and is repenting the consequences of his action taken in the fit of his youthful rage and at present seeks the mercy of this court so that he can give back to society through his service-oriented actions”.

Dara Singh refused to play Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan due to his age, feared being laughed at: 'Koi aur dhoondh lo'

March 13, 2024 2:05 pm

Vindu Dara Singh revealed that his father and late actor Dara Singh felt that he was too old to play Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and was concerned that audiences might find his portrayal amusing.

Amitabh Bachchan was shocked to see son Vindu partying as he came to condole Dara Singh's death: 'My dad said...'

March 10, 2024 9:37 am

Dara Singh's son Vindu Dara Singh recalled the time when the Amitabh Bachchan turned up to offer his condolences after his father's death, but found the family popping champagne.

When 'Hanuman' Dara Singh, 62, picked up a 70 kg Sunil Lahri on his shoulder while shooting Ramayan: 'He refused to use a stool'

January 24, 2024 10:18 am

Sunil Lahri, who portrayed the role of Laxman in Ramanand Sagar's iconic Ramayan (1987-88), recounted a memorable scene where Dara Singh, then 62-year-old, effortlessly lifted him on his shoulders.

Dara Singh warned Daler Mehndi not to return to India after '84 riots: 'They said, saare dushman hain wahan humare'

December 25, 2023 8:32 am

Daler Mehndi opened up about living in the US, and how Dara Singh tried to dissuade him from returning to India.

Naseeruddin Shah says he watched all Dara Singh movies as a kid: 'Ek film kitni buri ho sakti hai'

September 27, 2023 12:36 pm

Naseeruddin Shah said that despite watching films of Dara Singh during childhood, he never aspired to be like the actor.

Vindu Dara Singh questions if Adipurush makers 'were drugged', says no one can touch Dara Singh's legacy as Hanuman

July 04, 2023 4:07 pm

Vindu Dara Singh's late father Dara Singh played the role of Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's television show Ramayan.

When Dara Singh gave three reasons why Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru should meet him: 'One, to shake hands with him, second...'

November 17, 2022 8:07 am

On Dara Singh's 94th birth anniversary, we revisit the time when he discussed the plight of Indian wrestlers with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

DARA SINGH VIDEOS

Hindus take care of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh

February 15, 2016 1:04 pm

Muzaffarnagar (UP), Feb 15 (ANI): God is one and his place of residence can be a mosque, temple or a church. The reflection of unity, respect and equality is seen among the people who take care of a mosque at Nanhera viilage in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Dara Singh, a village head has taken the responsibility to protect the 100-year-old mosque and plans to renovate it. People of the village take care of the mosque as religions have never been an obstacle for their services. As there is no Muslim to offer any prayer or to do rituals, the whole community joins hands to look after the mosque and considers it as their heritage. With the objective to spread the message of peace and harmony, the villagers have decided to protect this place of worship till the last breath of their lives. Such efforts help to maintain and spread harmony and unity across the country.

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