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Dara Singh | |
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Born | Deedar Singh 19 November 1928 Dharmuchak (now Amritsar district), British Punjab |
Died | 12 July 2012 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | (aged 83)
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[citation needed] in 1928[1] in the village of Dharmuchak, which was then a part of British Punjab and as of 2012[update] is in Amritsar district.[2] His birthname was Deedar Singh Randhawa and his parents — Surat Singh and Balwant Kaur — were Jat Sikhs.[citation needed]
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).[citation needed] 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).[citation needed]
Singh left his village for Singapore in 1948.[2]
His last tournament, where he announced his retirement, was held in Delhi in 1983,[3] 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.[4] He was confined to B-grade roles for many years and played his first lead role in Babubhai Mistry's film King Kong (1962).[1] 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.[5] 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.[6] 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 Alexander 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 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 directed by Balwant Singh Dullat. He directed seven Punjabi films of which Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun, Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar, Dhyanu Bhagat, Rab Dian Rakhan were commercial hits,[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] He produced 8 films and wrote the story for 7 films.[citation needed] These films were produced and directed under the banner "Dara Film" which he setup in 1970.[1]
Dara Studio
Singh was also the owner of Dara Studio[7] 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.[4][8]
Death
He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on 7 July 2012 following a cardiac arrest.[9] 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.[10] He was cremated at Juhu crematorium.[11]
Personal life
Dara Singh married twice.[12] 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.[citation needed]
Awards and accomplishments
Other awards and accomplishments of Dara Singh are:
- National Wrestling Alliance: Canadian Open Tag Team Champion, with Yukon Eric
- Rustam-e-Hind, 1954[4]
- Rustam-e-Punjab, 1966[13]
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
- Class of 1996
Filmography
As actor
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1952 | Sangdil[4] | ||
1954 | Pehli Jhalak[1] | Wrestler Dara Singh | |
1959 | Jagga Daku | Jagga Daku | |
1962 | King Kong[1] | Jingu / King Kong | |
1963 | Faulad[1] | Amar | |
1963 | Rustom-E-Baghdad[4] | Dara/Rustom-E-Baghdad | |
1963 | Awara Abdulla[6] | Abdulla | |
1964 | Samson[1] | Samson | |
1964 | Aandhi Aur Toofan[6] | ||
1964 | Darasingh: Ironman[6] | Dara Singh | |
1965 | Rustom-E-Hind[1] | ||
1965 | Boxer[6] | ||
1965 | Sher Dil[4] | ||
1965 | Raaka[4] | ||
1965 | Sikandar-E-Azam[1][4] | Alexander | |
1965 | Lootera[6] | ||
1966 | Naujawan[1] | ||
1966 | Veer Bajrang[1] | ||
1966 | Dada | ||
1966 | Daku Mangal Singh[6] | Daku Mangal Singh/ Kumar | |
1966 | Jawan Mard | ||
1967 | Do Dushman | ||
1967 | Watan Se Door[4] | ||
1968 | Thief of Baghdad[1] | ||
1968 | Jung Aur Aman[6] | ||
1968 | Balram Shri Krishna | Balram | |
1969 | Toofan | Badal | |
1970 | Choron Ka Chor | Ashok | |
1970 | Ilzaam | Raju/Kishan | |
1970 | Mera Naam Joker[1][4] | Sher Singh | |
1970 | Nanak Dukhiya Sab Sansar[6] | Kartar Singh | Punjabi film |
1971 | Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon[6] | ||
1971 | Ramu Ustad | Ramu | |
1971 | Tulsi Vivah | Bhagwan Shiv | |
1971 | Anand[1] | Pahalwan | Guest appearance |
1972 | Aankhon Aankhon Mein[6] | Pahelwan | |
1972 | Hari Darshan | Bhagwan Shiv | |
1972 | Lalkaar | ||
1972 | Mele Mitran De | Punjabi film | |
1972 | Sultana Daku | ||
1975 | Warrant[6] | Pyaara Singh | |
1973 | Hum Sab Chor Hain | ||
1973 | Mera Desh Mera Dharam | ||
1974 | Kuwara Baap[1] | ||
1974 | Bhagat Dhanna Jatt | Dhanna Jatt | |
1974 | Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam | Daku Daulay Khan | |
1974 | Har Har Mahadev[6] | Bhagwan Shiv | |
1974 | Kisan Aur Bhagwan | Dhanna | |
1974 | Zehreela Insaan | ||
1975 | Dharam Karam[4] | Ustaad ji | |
1975 | Dharmatma | Pahelwan | |
1976 | Bajrangbali[1][6] | Hanuman | |
1976 | Lambhardarni | Lambardar/Dharma | Punjabi film |
1976 | Raakhi Aur Rifle | Ganga Singh | |
1976 | Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun | Kartar Singh | Punjabi film |
1976 | Apna Khoon Apna Dushman | ||
1977 | Jai Bolo Chakradhari | ||
1977 | Ram Bharose | Sardar Vikram Singh | |
1978 | Bhakti Mein Shakti | Dyanu Bhakt | |
1978 | Dhyanu Bhagat | Dhyanu Bhagat | Punjabi film |
1978 | Nalayak[1] | Pahelwan | |
1978 | Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath | Nihalchand | |
1978 | Giddha | Bhalwaan Dulla ji | |
1979 | Chambal Ki Raani | ||
1981 | Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan | ||
1981 | Khel Muqaddar Ka | ||
1982 | Main Intequam Loonga[1] | Ajay Kumar | |
1982 | Rustom | Rustom Mangal Singh | |
1983 | Babul Da Vehra | Punjabi film | |
1983 | Unkhili Muttiar | Mechanic | Punjabi film |
1984 | Aan Aur Shaan | ||
1985 | Mutharamkunnu P.O. | Himself | Malayalam film |
1985 | Mard[1][4] | Raja Azaad Singh | |
1986 | Karma[1][6] | Dharma | |
1986 | Bulekha | ||
1986 | Krishna-Krishna | Bhagwan Shri Balram | |
1986 | Ramayan[4] | Hanuman | TV Series |
1986 | Sajna Sath Nibhana | Joseph | |
1986 | Maaveeran | Tamil film | |
1988 | Maula Jatt | Maula Jatt & Dharma | |
1988 | Paanch Fauladi | Ustadji (Fauladi #1) | |
1988 | Mahaveera | Delar Singh | |
1988 | Mahabharat[6] | Hanuman | TV Series |
1989 | Shehzaade | Jailor | |
1989 | Elaan-E-Jung[6] | Bheema | |
1989 | Gharana | Vijay Singh Pahelwan | |
1990 | Tera Mera Pyar[6] | Preet's dad | |
1990 | Naaka Bandi[1][6] | Dharam Singh | |
1990 | Pratigya | Daku Delavar Singh | |
1990 | Sheran De Putt Sher | Subedaar | |
1991 | Dharam Sankat | Dara (the dacoit) | |
1991 | Ajooba[1] | Maharaja Karan Singh | |
1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Pyara Singh | |
1992 | Prem Deewane | Loha Singh | |
1993 | Bechain | ||
1993 | Anmol | Dara Shamsher, Zafar's father | |
1994 | Karan | ||
1995 | Ram Shastra[1] | Police Commissioner | |
1997 | Lav Kush[1] | Hanuman | |
1997 | Main Maa Punjab Dee | Punjabi film | |
1998 | Guru Gobind Singh | ||
1998 | Auto Driver | Telugu film | |
1998 | Qahar | Guest appearance | |
1999 | Dillagi[1][6] | ||
1999 | Zulmi | Baba Thakur | |
2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge[1][6] | Sapna's grandfather | Guest appearance |
2001 | Farz | Tayaji | |
2002 | Shararat[14] | Mr. Gujral | |
2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho[6] | Chaddha uncle | |
2003 | Border Hindustan Ka | Jamail Singh | |
2004 | Family Business | TV series | |
2006 | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa[15] | Amardeep Sehgal (Dadaji) | TV series |
2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi[16] | Hardam Singh | |
2007 | Jab We Met[4] | Geet's grandfather |
As director
Year | Title | Notes |
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1970 | Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar | |
1973 | Mera Desh Mera Dharam[1] | |
1974 | Bhagat Dhanna Jatt | |
1976 | Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun | |
1978 | Dhyanu Bhagat | |
1978 | Bhakti Mein Shakti[1] | |
1982 | Rustom[1] |
As producer
Year | Title | Notes |
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1978 | Bhakti Mein Shakti | |
1994 | Karan |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac Gulzar, Govind Nihalani, Saibal Chatterjee (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. p. 629. ISBN 8179910660. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "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.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "Dara Singh: Bollywood's first macho man". New Delhi: India Today. 12 July 12, 2012. Retrieved 19 July 19, 2012.
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(help) - ^ "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. 12 July 2012.
- ^ "Dara Singh". Telegraph. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
- ^ "Dara Singh Randhawa – Veteran Actor and Rustam-E-Hind expires at 83". 12 July 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ Reuters (12 July 2012). "Dara Singh dies at 83". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
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Autobiography
- Dara Singh Meri Atmkatha (en. My Autobiography by Dara Singh) 1993 Praveen Prakashan
External links
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- Punjabi film actors
- Indian Sikhs
- People from Amritsar
- Jat people
- 1928 births
- 2012 deaths
- Indian professional wrestlers
- Deaths from heart failure
- Indian television actors
- Hindi film actors
- Hindi-language film directors
- Indian film directors
- Non Malayali actors acted in Malayalam-language films
- Indian actor–politicians
- Bharatiya Janata Party politicians
- Members of the Rajya Sabha
- Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha