Dara Singh biography
Dara Singh was an Indian professional wrestler and actor, born on 19 November 1928 in Punjab, who died on 12 July 2012.
Dara Singh's screen career began in 1954 with Pehli Jhalak, playing Wrestler Dara Singh.
Dara Singh had 143 screen credits across Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema and Punjabi cinema between 1954 and 2012.
Honours include WWE Hall of Fame and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
- Also known as
- Dara Singh Randhawa
- Born
- 19 November 1928
- Died
- 12 July 2012 (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Punjab
- Work
- Politician, Film director, Film producer, Professional wrestler, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema, Punjabi cinema
- Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Dara Singh filmography
143 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ata Pata Lapata | Guest appearance | ||
| 2007 | Jab We Met | Suryendra Singh Dhillon | ||
| 2006 | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa | Amardeep Sehgal (Dadaji) | TV series | |
| 2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | Hardam Singh | ||
| 2004 | Family Business | TV series | ||
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Pritam Chaddha | ||
| 2003 | Border Hindustan Ka | Jamail Singh | ||
| 2002 | Shararat | Mr. Gujral | ||
| 2001 | Farz | Tayaji | ||
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Sapna's grandfather | Guest appearance | |
| 1999 | Zulmi | Baba Thakur | ||
| 1999 | Hudd Kar Di | Devender Singh Dhanwa/Papaji | TV series | |
| 1999 | Door Nahin Nankana | Bhakhtawar Singh | ||
| 1999 | Dillagi | Veer Singh | ||
| 1998 | Qahar | Guest appearance | ||
| 1998 | Guru Gobind Singh | |||
| 1998 | Auto Driver | Telugu film | ||
| 1997 | Main Maa Punjab Dee | Punjabi film | ||
| 1997 | Lav Kush | Hanuman | ||
| 1995 | Ram Shastra | Police Commissioner | ||
| 1995 | Jai Veer Hanuman | Kesari | TV serial | |
| 1994 | Karan | |||
| 1993 | Bechain | Captain Dara | ||
| 1993 | Anmol | Dara Shamsher, Zafar's father | ||
| 1992 | Prem Deewane | Loha Singh |
Show all 143 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ajooba | Maharaja Karan Singh | ||
| 1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Pyara Singh | ||
| 1991 | Dharam Sankat | Dara (the dacoit) | ||
| 1990 | Tera Mera Pyar | Preet's father | ||
| 1990 | Sheran De Putt Sher | Subedaar | ||
| 1990 | Pratiggya | Daku Delavar Singh | ||
| 1990 | Naaka Bandi | Dharam Singh | ||
| 1989 | Gharana | Vijay Singh Pahelwan | ||
| 1989 | Shehzaade | Jailor | ||
| 1989 | Elaan-E-Jung | Bheema | ||
| 1988 | Paanch Fauladi | Ustadji (Fauladi #1) | ||
| 1988 | Mahabharat | Hanuman | TV series | |
| 1988 | Maula Jatt | Maula Jatt & Dharma | ||
| 1988 | Mahaveera | Delar Singh | ||
| 1986 | Ramayan | Hanuman | TV series | |
| 1986 | Sajna Sath Nibhana | Joseph | ||
| 1986 | Maaveeran | Sethupathi | Tamil film adaptation of Mard | |
| 1986 | Krishna-Krishna | Bhagwan Shri Balram | ||
| 1986 | Karma | Dharma | ||
| 1986 | Bulekha | |||
| 1985 | Mard | Raja Azaad Singh | ||
| 1985 | Vikram Aur Betaal | Virvar | TV; 2 episodes | |
| 1985 | Mutharamkunnu P.O | |||
| 1984 | Maya Bazar | Ghatotkach | Gujarati film | |
| 1984 | Aan Aur Shaan | |||
| 1983 | Unkhili Muttiar | Mechanic | Punjabi film | |
| 1983 | Babul Da Vehra | Punjabi film | ||
| 1982 | Main Intaquam Loonga | Hindi | ||
| 1982 | Rustom | |||
| 1982 | Main Intequam Loonga | Ajay Kumar | ||
| 1981 | Khel Muqaddar Ka | |||
| 1981 | Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan | |||
| 1980 | Shiv Shakti | |||
| 1980 | Banmanush | |||
| 1979 | Chambal Ki Raani | |||
| 1979 | Jhoota Kahin Ka | Bodybuilder, Dance partner in Item Song | ||
| 1978 | Bhakti Mein Shakti | |||
| 1978 | Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath | Nihalchand | ||
| 1978 | Nalayak | Pahelwan | ||
| 1978 | Giddha | Bhalwaan Dulla ji | ||
| 1978 | Dhyanu Bhagat | |||
| 1977 | Ram Bharose | Sardar Vikram Singh | ||
| 1977 | Jai Mata Di | Balbir | Punjabi film | |
| 1977 | Jai Bolo Chakradhari | |||
| 1976 | Rakhi Aur Rifle | Hindi | ||
| 1976 | Bajrangbali | Hanuman | ||
| 1976 | Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun | |||
| 1976 | Raakhi Aur Rifle | Ganga Singh | ||
| 1976 | Lambhardarni | Lambardar/Dharma | Punjabi film | |
| 1976 | Apna Khoon Apna Dushman | |||
| 1975 | Warrant | Pyaara Singh | ||
| 1975 | Dharmatma | Pahelwan | ||
| 1975 | Dharam Karam | Ustaad ji | ||
| 1974 | Kunwara Baap | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Zehreela Insaan | |||
| 1974 | Satguru Teri Oat | Punjabi film | ||
| 1974 | Kuwara Baap | |||
| 1974 | Kisan Aur Bhagwan | Dhanna | ||
| 1974 | Har Har Mahadev | Bhagwan Shiv | ||
| 1974 | Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam | Daku Daulay Khan | ||
| 1974 | Bhagat Dhanna Jatt | |||
| 1974 | Amar Saheed Bhagat Singh | Kaher Singh | ||
| 1973 | Hum Sab Chor Hain | |||
| 1973 | Mera Desh Mera Dharam | |||
| 1972 | Sultana Daku | |||
| 1972 | Hari Darshan | Bhagwan Shiv | ||
| 1972 | Mele Mitran De | Punjabi film | ||
| 1972 | Lalkaar | |||
| 1972 | Aankhon Aankhon Mein | Pahelwan | ||
| 1971 | Anand | Pahalwan | ||
| 1971 | Tulsi Vivah | Bhagwan Shiv | ||
| 1971 | Ramu Ustad | Ramu | ||
| 1971 | Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon | |||
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker | Sher Singh | ||
| 1970 | Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar | |||
| 1970 | Nanak Dukhiya Sab Sansar | Kartar Singh | Punjabi film | |
| 1970 | Ilzaam | Raju/Kishan | ||
| 1970 | Hudd kar di | Devendra Singh Dhanowa | ||
| 1970 | Choron Ka Chor | Ashok | ||
| 1969 | Toofan | Badal | ||
| 1969 | Thief of Baghdad | |||
| 1969 | Faulad Ki Aulad | |||
| 1969 | Danka | |||
| 1968 | Jung Aur Aman | |||
| 1968 | Balram Shri Krishna | Balram | ||
| 1967 | Watan Se Door | |||
| 1967 | Sangdil | |||
| 1967 | Nasihat | |||
| 1967 | Do Dushman | |||
| 1967 | Chand Par Chadayee | |||
| 1966 | Daku Mangal Singh | Daku Mangal Singh / Kumar[clarification needed] | Hindi film | |
| 1966 | Veer Bajrang | |||
| 1966 | Naujawan | |||
| 1966 | Jawan Mard | |||
| 1966 | Husn Ka Ghulam | |||
| 1966 | Dulla Bhatti | Dulla Bhatti | Punjabi film | |
| 1966 | Dada | |||
| 1965 | Mahabharat | Bheem | ||
| 1965 | Tarzan comes to Delhi | Tarzan | ||
| 1965 | Sikandar-E-Azam | Alexander | ||
| 1965 | Sher Dil | |||
| 1965 | Saat Samundar Paar | |||
| 1965 | Rustom-E-Hind | |||
| 1965 | Raaka | |||
| 1965 | Lootera | |||
| 1965 | Boxer | Tara | ||
| 1964 | Jagga | Jagga Daku | ||
| 1964 | Badshah | Hindi | ||
| 1964 | Samson | Samson | ||
| 1964 | Darasingh: Ironman | Dara Singh | ||
| 1964 | Aaya Toofan | Deepu | ||
| 1964 | Aandhi Aur Toofan | |||
| 1963 | Rustom-E-Baghdad | Dara/Rustom-E-Baghdad | ||
| 1963 | Faulad | Faulad Singh | ||
| 1963 | Awara Abdulla | Abdulla | ||
| 1962 | King Kong | Jingu / King Kong | ||
| 1960 | Engal Selvi | Tamil film | ||
| 1954 | Pehli Jhalak | Wrestler Dara Singh |