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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dara Singh

Born	Deedar Singh Randhawa 19 November 1928 Village Dharmoochak, Amritsar, India Died	12 July 2012 (aged 83)[1] Mumbai, India Cause of death	severe brain damage following a cardiac arrest Occupation	Wrestler & Actor Website dara-singh.com Dara Singh (19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012; born Deedar Singh Randhawa), was an Indian wrestler and film actor. He started acting in Hindi films in 1962. He was nominated member of Rajya Sabha by Bhartiya Janata Party during August 2003 – August 2009. He died on 12 July 2012 around 7.30 in the morning at his residence in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest.[2] [3] Contents [hide] 1 Career 2 Dara Studio 3 Illness in July 2012 4 Awards and accomplishments 5 References 6 External links [edit]Career

Dara Singh was born in a Sikh Jat family to Balwant Kaur and Surat Singh Randhawa on 19 November 1928 in the village Dharmuchak of Amritsar district in Punjab.[4]He was encouraged in wrestling due to his massive physique. He worked at his Farm as a kid.He was encouraged to study Pehlwani, an Indian style of wrestling, in the milked sand wrestling pits called akhara. Dara Singh was a favourite in wrestling tournaments in India. In addition to this, he wrestled on invitation of kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in haats and melas (fairs and carnivals). He successfully competed against some of the greatest names in wrestling history and professional wrestlers in the United States. Dara went to Singapore in 1947. Became the Champion of Malaysia (Indian style 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 and became the Indian Champion in 1954.

Dara Singh mentioned as World Cup Holder in a poster of the World Cup for Wrestling Singh included over 500 professional fights to his credit, all undefeated. In the world of wrestling, he competed against some of the greatest names like King Kong (Australia), George Gordienko (Canada), John Desilva (New Zealand) and others. Singh won the title of 'Rustam-E-Punjab' and 'Rustam-e-Hind' for his wrestling prowess.[5]

All India Jat Mahasabha Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are Dharmendra, Dara Singh (sitting in center bearing turban) and Kamal Patel His Last tournament where he announced his retirement was held in Delhi, Inaugrated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zail Singh. He remains as the Action King of Bollywood of the 1960s and 1970s, and believed to have started the trend of Taking the shirt off. He is included in the wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of fame. He made a large number of Hindi films which had him in the lead. One of his notable finds was the actress Mumtaz with 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 over 100 films. His latest Hindi movie is Jab We Met and his latest Punjabi movie is Dil Apna Punjabi. He acted in National Award winner film Main Maa Punjab Dee (Director Balwant Singh Dullat). Singh retired from active wrestling in 1983.[6] In 1996 he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. [edit]Dara Studio

Singh is also the owner of prestigious Dara Studio[7] at Mohali, District Mohali, Punjab. Dara Film Studio was founded in 1978. The Studio is operational from 1980 as film studio. Dara Studio is a self-contained mini-city with every facility within the compound. They are a fully equipped Studio with Camera, Camera Equipment, Nagra Lights and all type of Extra Equipment like Stands, Trolleys, Cables for filming Movies, Serials & Pop Albums throughout North India.[8] [edit]Illness in July 2012

He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on July 7th 2012 following a cardiac arrest. [9] His family took him home as there was very little chance of his recovery.[10] In the late hours of 11 July 2012, he was released from hospital in deference to the wishes of his family and shifted to his residence. He passed away on 12 July 2012. at 7.30 am. [11][12] Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh died at his home in Mumbai on Thursday morning following a brief illness, doctors treating him said. He was 84.[13] [edit]Awards and accomplishments

Although most of the major achievements have been covered hereinabove yet some significant 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 Telugu AutoDriver[[File: ]]
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