Dara Singh_
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
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Born
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Nationality
Political Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
Languages
Malayalam
Children
1 child: Vindu Dara Singh
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Irish < Proto-Celtic (*alyos)
Popularity
Tier B -- 18,497 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 35
Career
Career spanning 35 years (1964-1999)
Rishi Kapoor →
Year context
Born in 1928 -- Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin; Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Sustainability
87
Cultural Uplift
60
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Filmography (21)
AWARDS (2)
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WWE Hall of Fame
WON
B
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Dara Singh?
Dara Singh was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
Where was Dara Singh born?
Dara Singh was born in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.
What movies or shows has Dara Singh been in?
Dara Singh has 21 credits in our database. Notable titles include Zulmi (1999), Ajooba (1991), Mahabharat (1988), Mardangi (1988), Paanch Fauladi (1988).
What is Dara Singh known for?
Dara Singh is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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