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'''Dara Singh''' (19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an ] wrestler-turned-actor from ]. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the ]. He has also worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer in his career. He has also been an Indian television actor. | ||
| ==Early life |
==Early life== | ||
| Dara Singh was born |
Dara Singh was born on 19 November 1929{{cn}} in the village of Dharmuchak, which was then a part of ] and {{as of|2012|lc=yes}} is in ].<ref name="toi20120713">{{cite news|first=Yudhvir |last=Rana |agency=TNN |date=13 July 2012 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Little-Dara-holds-ray-of-hope-in-wrestlers-village/articleshow/14859207.cms |title=Little Dara holds ray of hope in wrestler's village |publisher=The Times of India |date=13 July 2012 |accessdate=14 July 2012}}</ref> His birthname was Deedar Singh Randhawa and his parents — Surat Singh and Balwant Kaur — were ]s.{{cn}} | ||
| ==Career== | |||
| ===Wrestling=== | ===Wrestling=== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| As an adult he |
As an adult he was {{convert|6|ft|2|in|m}} tall, weighed {{convert|132|kg|lb}} and had a chest measurement of {{convert|54|in|cm}}.{{cn}} Due to his physique, he was encouraged to take up ], an Indian style of wrestling. He wrestled by invitation of the kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in ''haats'' and ''melas'' (fairs and carnivals).{{cn}} | ||
| He wrestled by invitation of the kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in ''haats'' and ''melas'' (fairs and carnivals). | |||
| Singh left his village for Singapore in 1948.<ref name="toi20120713" /> | |||
| Singh went to Singapore in 1947 and became the Champion of Malaysia (Indian style wrestling) by defeating Tarlok Singh in Kuala Lumpur. He had toured almost all the countries of the far-east as a professional wrestler. | |||
| Most of Dara Singh's fights were in field of ],which are ] kind of fights, and are not considerd real.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/india/32662866_1_dara-singh-king-kong-mard|title=India’s ultimate Mard goes out fighting|date= |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref> | |||
| ] Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are ], Dara Singh (sitting in center bearing turban) and ]]] | ] Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are ], Dara Singh (sitting in center bearing turban) and ]]] | ||
| His last tournament, where he announced his retirement, was held in Delhi in 1983,<ref |
His last tournament, where he announced his retirement, was held in Delhi in 1983,<ref>{{cite book |title=The Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time |first=John F. |last=Molinaro |editor1-first=Jeff |editor1-last=Marek |editor2-first=Dave |editor2-last=Meltzer |publisher=Winding Stair Press |year=2002 |isbn=978-1-55366-305-8 |page=199}}</ref> inaugurated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zail Singh. In 1996 he was inducted into the ]. | ||
| ===Films and television=== | ===Films and television=== | ||
| ⚫ | He started his career as an actor in 1952 with '']''.<ref name=toi/> He was confined to B-grade roles for many years and from around 1963 he partnered often with ]. With her he performed in 16 Hindi films and the couple became the highest-paid B-grade actors, with Singh receiving nearly four ] ]s per film.<ref>{{cite news|agency=TNN |date=13 July 2012 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Mumtaz-Dara-Singhs-kindness-got-me-my-first-role/articleshow/14847676.cms |title=Mumtaz: Dara Singh's kindness got me my first role |publisher=The Times of India |date=13 July 2012 |accessdate=14 July 2012}}</ref> He then went on to do television in the late 1980s, where he played the role of ] in the television adaptation of the Hindu epic '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dara-singh-bollywood-first-macho-man/1/207734.html |title=Dara Singh: Bollywood's first macho man : India, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date= |accessdate=13 July 2012}}{{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref> He was liked more in the role of 'Bheem Sen' in films like 'Veer Bheem Sen' and 'Ramayan' and in role of 'Hanuman' both in films and TV serial. He worked with Prathviraj Kapoor' in 'Sikander-e-Aazam', 'Khakaan', 'Lootera', 'Daku Mangalsingh' and 'Insaaf'. He also played the 'Alexender' with great comfort in 'Sikander-e-Aazam'. He worked in some television serial shows, including ''Had Kar Di'' which was aired on ] and ] for Starone. His last memorable Hindi movie was '']'' and last Punjabi movie released before his illness was '']''. He acted in National Award winning film ''Main Maa Punjab Dee'' (Director Balwant Singh Dullat). He directed 7 Punjabi films of which Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun,Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar, Dhyanu Bhagat, Rab Dian Rakhan were commercial hits, and directed two films in Hindi, Bhakti Mein Shakti and Rustom (1982). His directorial venture Bhakti Mein Shakti, a mythological film, completed a record run at Delhi's Imperial Cinema in 1978. He produced 8 films and wrote the story for 7 films. | ||
| He started his career as an actor in 1952 with ''Sangdil''.<ref name=toi/> He is known as the first Action King of Bollywood and was successful as an action hero in the 1960-69 in Hindi Films and in Punjabi films from 1970-82. He was the first Indian hero who started the trend of hero having a eight pack abs and taking the shirt off. He appeared in 121 ] feature films and in 21 ] films. He made guest appearances in one Telugu and one Malayalam film. Of the 144 films he did, 58 had him play the main lead. In 70's and 80's, his Punjabi films with him in the lead were more successful and in the 70's in Hindi films, he achieved success more in mythological hits like Tulsi Vivah, Har Har Mahadev, Bajrangbali, Bhakti Mein Shakti. He took up supporting roles in Hindi Films from 1980's till 2012. He turned a producer, director and writer when he made Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar in 1970. He also did 6 TV serials. One of his notable friends was the actress ] with whom he had performed in 16 Hindi films and had 10 of them as box office hits. He tasted commercial success as a hero from the film King Kong in 1962. His commercially successful Hindi films in sixties were Awara Abdulla , The Thief of Baghdad, Aay Toofan, Dara Singh The Ironman, Rustom-E-Baghdad and with ] films like Faulad, Veer Bhimsen, Samson , Hercules, Tarzan Comes to Delhi, Sikandar E Azam, Rustom-E-Hind, Raaka, Boxer, Daku Mangal Singh were successful. In each film opposite Mumtaz, his remuneration was 4.5 lakh per film and Mumtaz earned 2.5 lakh for each film they did together.<ref>{{cite web|author=TNN Jul 13, 2012, 12.00AM IST |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Mumtaz-Dara-Singhs-kindness-got-me-my-first-role/articleshow/14847676.cms |title=Mumtaz: Dara Singh's kindness got me my first role - Times Of India | |||
| He started Film distribution office in 1964 in Delhi Moti Cinema compound Chandni Chowk | |||
| his partner were Dr. M K watts ans SS Randhwa his younger By the Name Navyug Film distribution | |||
| Dr. M k watts and Dara Singh had long association in wrestling Dr. watts was promoter of his wrestling for many years | |||
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| ==Dara Studio== | ==Dara Studio== | ||
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| The Studio is operational from 1980 as film studio. | The Studio is operational from 1980 as film studio. | ||
| ==Politics== | |||
| Singh became the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha - the ] of the ]. He served in that role between 2003 and 2009. He was also president of the ].<ref name="toi">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Dara-Singh-taken-home/articleshow/14835762.cms |title=Dara Singh taken home |date=12 July 2012 | agency=TNN |publisher=The Times of India | accessdate=12 July 2012 | location=Mumbai}}</ref><ref name="toi2">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Hema-garam-wont-canvass-for-Dharam/articleshow/626780.cms|title=Hema garam, won't canvass for Dharam|date=18 June 2009|agency=TNN |publisher=The Times of India|accessdate=15 February 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ==Death== | ==Death== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
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| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Dara Singh married twice.<ref>{{cite web|author=6:51PM BST 13 Jul 2012 |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9399046/Dara-Singh.html |title=Dara Singh |publisher=Telegraph |date= |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref> He had a son, Parduman Singh Randhawa, from his first marriage and from his second marriage he had five children: two sons and three daughters including ], who is a film and television actor. |
Dara Singh married twice.<ref>{{cite web|author=6:51PM BST 13 Jul 2012 |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9399046/Dara-Singh.html |title=Dara Singh |publisher=Telegraph |date= |accessdate=2012-07-14}}</ref> He had a son, Parduman Singh Randhawa, from his first marriage and from his second marriage he had five children: two sons and three daughters including ], who is a film and television actor.{{cn}} | ||
| ==Awards and accomplishments== | ==Awards and accomplishments== | ||
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| Other awards and accomplishments of Dara Singh are: | Other awards and accomplishments of Dara Singh are: | ||
| *National Wrestling Alliance: Canadian Open Tag Team Champion, with ] | *National Wrestling Alliance: Canadian Open Tag Team Champion, with ] | ||
| *], |
*], 1954<ref name=toi/> | ||
| *], |
*], 1966 | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| *] | *] | ||
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| Dara Singh | |
|---|---|
 Dara Singh | |
| Born | Deedar Singh (1928-11-19)19 November 1928 Dharmuchak (now Amritsar district), British Punjab |
| Died | 12 July 2012(2012-07-12) (aged 83) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rustam-E-Punjab Rustam-E-Hind Ironman of Indian cinema |
| Occupation(s) | Wrestler, Actor |
| Years active | 1946–1983 (wrestler)
1952–2012 (actor) 2003-2009 (politics) |
| Website | dara-singh |
Dara Singh (19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an Indian wrestler-turned-actor from Indian Punjab. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He has also worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer in his career. He has also been an Indian television actor.
Early life
Dara Singh was born on 19 November 1929 in the village of Dharmuchak, which was then a part of British Punjab and as of 2012 is in Amritsar district. His birthname was Deedar Singh Randhawa and his parents — Surat Singh and Balwant Kaur — were Jat Sikhs.
Career
Wrestling
As an adult he was 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall, weighed 132 kilograms (291 lb) and had a chest measurement of 54 inches (140 cm). Due to his physique, he was encouraged to take up Pehlwani, an Indian style of wrestling. He wrestled by invitation of the kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in haats and melas (fairs and carnivals).
Singh left his village for Singapore in 1948.
His last tournament, where he announced his retirement, was held in Delhi in 1983, inaugurated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zail Singh. In 1996 he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
Films and television
He started his career as an actor in 1952 with Sangdil. He was confined to B-grade roles for many years and from around 1963 he partnered often with Mumtaz. With her he performed in 16 Hindi films and the couple became the highest-paid B-grade actors, with Singh receiving nearly four lakh rupees per film. He then went on to do television in the late 1980s, where he played the role of Hanuman in the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayan. He was liked more in the role of 'Bheem Sen' in films like 'Veer Bheem Sen' and 'Ramayan' and in role of 'Hanuman' both in films and TV serial. He worked with Prathviraj Kapoor' in 'Sikander-e-Aazam', 'Khakaan', 'Lootera', 'Daku Mangalsingh' and 'Insaaf'. He also played the 'Alexender' with great comfort in 'Sikander-e-Aazam'. He worked in some television serial shows, including Had Kar Di which was aired on Zee TV and Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa for Starone. His last memorable Hindi movie was Jab We Met and last Punjabi movie released before his illness was Dil Apna Punjabi. He acted in National Award winning film Main Maa Punjab Dee (Director Balwant Singh Dullat). He directed 7 Punjabi films of which Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun,Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar, Dhyanu Bhagat, Rab Dian Rakhan were commercial hits, and directed two films in Hindi, Bhakti Mein Shakti and Rustom (1982). His directorial venture Bhakti Mein Shakti, a mythological film, completed a record run at Delhi's Imperial Cinema in 1978. He produced 8 films and wrote the story for 7 films.
Dara Studio
Singh was also the owner of Dara Studio at Mohali, District Mohali, Punjab. Dara Film Studio was founded in 1978. The Studio is operational from 1980 as film studio.
Politics
Singh became the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha - the upper house of the Parliament of India. He served in that role between 2003 and 2009. He was also president of the Jat Mahasabha.
Death
He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on 7 July 2012 following a cardiac arrest. He was released from hospital on 11 July in deference to the wishes of his family. He died on 12 July 2012 at his home in Mumbai. He was cremated at Juhu crematorium.
Personal life
Dara Singh married twice. He had a son, Parduman Singh Randhawa, from his first marriage and from his second marriage he had five children: two sons and three daughters including Vindu Dara Singh, who is a film and television actor.
Awards and accomplishments
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Other awards and accomplishments of Dara Singh are:
- National Wrestling Alliance: Canadian Open Tag Team Champion, with Yukon Eric
- Rustam-e-Hind, 1954
- Rustam-e-Punjab, 1966
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
- Class of 1996
Filmography
- As director
- 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
- Family Business (2004).Tv series.....
- 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)
- Auto Driver (Telugu)(1998)
References
- ^ Rana, Yudhvir (13 July 2012). "Little Dara holds ray of hope in wrestler's village". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
- Molinaro, John F. (2002). Marek, Jeff; Meltzer, Dave (eds.). The Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time. Winding Stair Press. p. 199. ISBN 978-1-55366-305-8.
- ^ "Dara Singh taken home". Mumbai: The Times of India. TNN. 12 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- "Mumtaz: Dara Singh's kindness got me my first role". The Times of India. TNN. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
- "Dara Singh: Bollywood's first macho man : India, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
- "Dara Studio". Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- "Hema garam, won't canvass for Dharam". The Times of India. TNN. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2010.
- "Dara Singh suffers brain damage, doctors say 'less chance' of recovery". 10 July 2012.
- "Dara Singh taken home, doctors say less chance of recovery". 10 July 2012.
- "Hundreds attend Dara Singh's funeral in Mumbai". Yahoo India news. July. 12, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - 6:51PM BST 13 Jul 2012. "Dara Singh". Telegraph. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
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Autobiography
- Dara Singh Meri Atmkatha (en. My Autobiography by Dara Singh) 1993 Praveen Prakashan
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