| Birth name | Dara Singh Randhawa |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 November 1928, |
| Birthplace | Dharmuchak, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Died | 12 July 2012 (aged 83), Mumbai |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| School | Unknown |
| Graduation | Unknown |
| Studies | Unknown |
| Father Name | Surat Singh Randhawa |
| Mother Name | Balwant Kaur Randhawa |
| Wife | First Wife – Bachno Kaur Second Wife – Surjit Kaur Aulakh |
| Children | Son’s– PardumanSinh Virender Singh Amrik Singh Daughter – Deepa Kaur Kamal Kaur Loveleen Kaur |
| Occupation(s) | Wrestler, Actor, Director, Politician |
| Turning Point | Door Chalen (1946) |
| Years active | (1947–1983) Wrestler (1950-2012) Actor (2003 – 2009) Politician |
Career
Dara Singh was an Indian professional wrestler, actor, 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. He is known for his undefeated worldwide streak in wrestling and later being a successful movie star. His role as Hanuman in film Bajrangi (1976) and in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan made him popular.
