Early life and career Dara Singh was born as Deedar Singh Randhawa in a Jatt-Sikh family to, father

Su rat Singh and mother Balwant Kaur, on 19 November 1928 in Dharmuchak village (no w falls under Amritsar district) in British Punjab. [edit]Wrestling Due to his massive physique, he was encouraged in Pehlwani, an Indian style of w restling, in the milked sand wrestling pits called akhara. He wrestled on invita tion of kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in haats and mel as (fairs and carnivals). He successfully competed against some of the greatest names in wrestling history and professional wrestlers in the United States. Singh went to Singapore in 1947 and became the Champion of Malaysia (Indian styl e wrestling) by defeating Tarlok Singh in Kuala Lumpur. He has toured almost all far-east countries as a professional wrestler. Dara Singh returned to India in 1952, became the Indian Champion and won the title Rustam-E-Hind in 1954.[1] Dara Singh mentioned as the World Cup Holder in a poster of the World Cup for Wr estling Singh included over 500 professional fights to his credit, all undefeated.[citat ion needed] In the world of wrestling, he competed against some of the greatest names like King Kong (Australia), George Gordienko (Canada), John Desilva (New Z ealand) and others. Singh won the titles of 'Rustam-E-Punjab' and 'Rustam-E-Hind ' for his wrestling prowess.[1] All India Jat Mahasabha Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are Dharm endra, Dara Singh (sitting in center bearing turban) and Kamal Patel His last tournament where he announced his retirement was held in Delhi in 1983, [5] inaugrated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zai l Singh. In 1996 he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. [edit]Films and television He started his career as an actor in 1952 with Sangdil.[1] He remains as the Act ion King of Bollywood of the 1960s and 1970s, and believed to have started the t rend of Taking the shirt off. He made a large number of Hindi and Punjabi films which had him in the lead. One of his notable friends was the actress Mumtaz wit h whom he had performed in 16 Hindi films. He then went on to television in the 1980s and 1990s where he played the role of Hanuman in the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayan. He worked in some television serial shows, including Had Kar Di which was aired on Zee TV. He has acted in 146 films. His latest Hin di movie is Jab We Met and his latest Punjabi movie is Dil Apna Punjabi. He acte d in National Award winning film Main Maa Punjab Dee (Director Balwant Singh Dul lat). [edit]Dara Studio Singh is also the owner of prestigious Dara Studio[6] at Mohali, District Mohali , Punjab. Dara Film Studio was founded in 1978. The Studio is operational from 1 980 as film studio. Dara Studio is a self-contained mini-city with every facilit y within the compound. They are a fully equipped Studio with Camera, Camera Equi pment, Nagra Lights and all type of Extra Equipment like Stands, Trolleys, Cable s for filming Movies, Serials & Pop Albums throughout North India.[7] [edit]Death He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on July 7th 2012 followin g a cardiac arrest. [8] In the late hours of 11 Jul 2012, he was released from h ospital in deference to the wishes of his family and shifted to his residence. H e died on 12 July 2012. at 7.30 am.[9] [10][11][12][13] He was to be cremated at Juhu crematorium.[14] [edit]Personal life

From his first marriage, he has a son Parduman Singh Randhawa and from his secon d marriage he has five children: two sons and three daughters including TV and f ilm actor Vindu Dara Singh. [edit]Awards and accomplishments Although most of the major achievements have been covered hereinabove yet some s ignificant awards and accomplishments to Dara Singh are appended below. National Wrestling Alliance: Canadian Open Tag Team Champion (1 time) with Yukon Eric In India: Rustam-E-Punjab in 1966 Rustam-E-Hind in 1978 Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Class of 1996 Dhyanu Bhagat (1978) Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974) Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973) Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970) As producer Karan (1994) Bhakti Mein Shakti (1978) As actor Jab We Met (2007) ...Geet's grandfather Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka (2006) TV series .... Amardeep Sehgal (Dadaji) Dil Apna Punjabi (2006) .... Hardam Singh Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) .... Chaddha uncle Border Hindustan Ka (2003) .... Jamail Singh Shararat(2002) .... Mr. Gujral Farz (2001) .... Tayaji Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) .... Sapna's grandfather (guest appearance) Dillagi (1999) Zulmi (1999) .... Baba Thakur Guru Gobind Singh (1998) Main Maa Punjab Dee (1998, National Award winner film directed by Balwant Dullat ) ) Qahar (1998) .... Special Guest Lav Kush (1997) .... Hanuman Ram Shastra (1995) .... Police Commissioner Karan (1994) Bechain (1993) Anmol (1993) .... Dara Shamsher, Zafar's father Prem Deewane (1992) .... Loha Singh Dharam Sankat (1991) .... Dara (the dacoit) Ajooba (1991) .... Maharaja Karan Singh Maut Ki Sazaa (1991) .... Pyara Singh Pratigya (1990) .... Daku Delavar Singh Sheran De Putt Sher (1990) .... Subedaar Shehzaade (1989) (uncredited) .... Jailor Elaan-E-Jung (1989) as bheema Gharana (1989) .... Vijay Singh Pahelwan Maula Jatt (1988) .... Maula Jatt & Dharma "Luv Kush" / "Uttar Ramayan" (1989) TV Series .... Hanuman Paanch Fauladi (1988) .... Ustadji (Fauladi #1) Mahaveera (1988) .... Delar Singh Mahabharat (1988) TV Series .... Hanuman Karma (1986) .... Dharma (Jolly's elder brother)

Bulekha (1986) Krishna-Krishna (1986) .... Bhagwan Shri Balram Ramayan (1986) TV Series .... Hanuman Sajna Sath Nibhana (1986) .... Joseph Maaveeran (1986) .... tamil movie remake of Mard (Hindi) movie, played as father of Rajnikanth Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985) .. as himself (language Malayalam) Mard (1985) .... Raja Azaad Singh Aan Aur Shaan (1984) Babul Da Vehra (1983) Unkhili Muttiar (1983) Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Ajay Kumar Rustom (1982) Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan (1981) Khel Muqaddar Ka (1981) Chambal Ki Rani (1979) Bhakti Mein Shakti (1978) .... Dyanu Bhakt Dhyani Bhagat (1978) Nalayak (1978) .... Pahelwan Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath (1978) .... Nihalchand Giddha (1978) .... Bhalwaan Dulla ji Jai Bolo Chakradhari (1977) Ram Bharose (1977) Jai Bajrang Bali (1976) .... Bhagwan Shri Bajrangbali/Hanumanji Lambhardarni (1976) Raakhi Aur Rifle (1976) Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) .... Kartar Singh Dharam Karam (1975) .... Ustaad ji Dharmatma (1975) Warrant (1975) .... Pyaara Singh Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974) .... Dhanna Jatt Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974) .... Daku Daulay Khan Har Har Mahadev (1974) Kisan Aur Bhagwan (1974) Zehreela Insaan (1974) Hum Sab Chor Hain (1973) Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973) Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972) .... Pahelwan Hari Darshan (1972) .... Bhagwan Shiv Lalkaar (1972) Mele Mitran De (1972) Sultana Daku (1972) Ramu Ustad (1971) .... Ramu Tulsi Vivah (1971) .... Bhagwan Shri Shiv Anand (1970) as guest appearance Choron Ka Chor (1970) Ilzaam (1970) Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Sher Singh Nanak Dukhiya Sab Sansar (1970) .... Kartar Singh Apna Khoon Apna Dushman (1969) Toofan (1969) .... Badal Balram Shri Krishna (1968) .... Balram Do Dushman (1967) Daku Mangal Singh (1966) Jawan Mard lead Ramayana .... Hanuman Daada ( 1966 ) Watan Se Door ( 1967 ) Saat Samunder Paar ( 1967 ) Sikandar-E-Azam (1965...Alexander

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