Dara Singh

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) — Pritam Chaddha
2. Jab We Met (2007) — Geet's Grandfather
3. Anand (1971) — Papaji
4. Mera Naam Joker (1970) — Sher Singh
5. Mahabharat (1988) — Hanuman
6. Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) — Sapna's Grandfather
7. Ramayan (1987) — Hanuman
8. Mard (1985) — Raja Azaad Singh
9. Ajooba (1991)
10. Dillagi (1999)
11. Farz hind (2001) — Tayaji
12. Zulmi (1999) — Baba Thakur
13. Shikari (1991)
14. Shararat (2002)
15. Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985) — Himself
16. Naaka Bandi (1990)
17. Maaveeran (1986)
18. Dharam Karam (1975) — Bhim Singh
19. Mahabharat (1965) — Bhim
20. Har Har Mahadev (1974) — Bhagwan Shiv
21. The Marriage of Tulsi (1971) — Bhagwan Shri Shiv
22. Triyatri (1990) — Truck Driver
23. Darasingh (1964) — Dara Singh
24. Lalkar (1972) — Dara
25. Hum Sab Ustad Hain (1965)
26. Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
27. Aaya Toofan (1964) — Deepu
28. Samson (1964)
29. Warrant (1975) — Pyaara Singh
30. Shehzaade (1989) — Jailor
31. The Committee of 19 (1972) — Krishavar
32. Chand Par Chadayee (1967) — Captain Anand
33. Alibaba (1976)
34. Dil Apna Punjabi (2006) — Hardam Singh
35. Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972)
36. Sangdil (1952)
37. Bajrangbali (1976) — Bajrangbali/Hanuman
38. Lootera (1965) — Daran
39. Mardangi (1988) — Kin Ajit Singh
40. Sardari (1997)

Directed

1. Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973) — Director
2. Dhyanu Bhagat (1978) — Director
3. Rustom (1982) — Director
4. Strength in Devotion (1979) — Director
5. Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970) — Director