Dara Singh

Wrestler & Actor

Dara Singh Randhawa (born Deedar Singh Randhawa; 19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) 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.He is known for his undefeated worldwide streak in wrestling and later being a successful movie star.

He got defeated by Brahmdev Misra of Gorakhpur in Calcutta's Dharmatala.His role of Hanuman in the film Bajrangbali (1976) and in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan made him popular.

Singh was inducted into the Legacy Category of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018.