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He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on July 7th 2012 following a cardiac arrest. <ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dara-singh-suffers-brain-damage-doctors-say-less-chance-of-recovery/973030/| title= Dara Singh suffers brain damage, doctors say 'less chance' of recovery| date= 11 July 2012}}</ref> His family took him home as there was very little chance of his recovery.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Dara-Singh-taken-home-doctors-say-less-chance-of-recovery/Article1-887286.aspx | title= Dara Singh taken home, doctors say less chance of recovery| date= 12 July 2012}}</ref> In the late hours of 11 July 2012, he was released from hospital in deference to the wishes of his family and shifted to his residence. He passed away on |
He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on July 7th 2012 following a cardiac arrest. <ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dara-singh-suffers-brain-damage-doctors-say-less-chance-of-recovery/973030/| title= Dara Singh suffers brain damage, doctors say 'less chance' of recovery| date= 11 July 2012}}</ref> His family took him home as there was very little chance of his recovery.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Dara-Singh-taken-home-doctors-say-less-chance-of-recovery/Article1-887286.aspx | title= Dara Singh taken home, doctors say less chance of recovery| date= 12 July 2012}}</ref> In the late hours of 11 July 2012, he was released from hospital in deference to the wishes of his family and shifted to his residence. He passed away on 11 July 2012. at 7.30 am. <ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3630394.ece| title= Actor Dara Singh passes away | date= 12 July 2012}}</ref><ref name="ZN-20120712">{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/dara-singh-shifted-home-still-on-ventilator_115092.htm|title=Dara Singh shifted home, still on ventilator |date=2012-07-12|publisher=Zee News Limited|accessdate=12 July 2012|location=Noida}}</ref> |
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==Awards and accomplishments== |
==Awards and accomplishments== |
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Revision as of 05:02, 12 July 2012
Dara Singh | |
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| Born | Dara Singh 19 November 1928 Village Dharmoochak District Amritsar, India |
| Died | 12 July 2012 (aged 83) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Cause of death | severe brain damage following a cardiac arrest |
| Occupation | Wrestler & Actor |
Dara Singh (Gurmukhi: ਦਾਰਾ ਸਿੰਘ, Birth: 19 November 1928,Place: Village Dharmoochak District Amritsar,Death: 12 July 2012, Place: Mumbai, India) was a wrestler and Indian film actor. He was born in a Jat Sikh family of Punjabi background. His full name is Dara Singh Randhawa. He was a wrestler before he started acting in Hindi films in 1962. He was nominated member of Rajya Sabha by Bhartiya Janata Party during August 2003 – August 2009.
He died on 12th July, 2012 around 7.30 in the morning at his residence in Mumbai.[1] [2]
Career
Dara Singh was born to Balwant Kaur and Surat Singh Randhawa on 19 November 1928 in the village Dharmuchak of Amritsar district in Punjab. He was encouraged in wrestling due to his massive physique. He worked at his Farm as a kid.He was encouraged to study Pehlwani, an Indian style of wrestling, in the milked sand wrestling pits called akhara. Dara Singh was a favourite in wrestling tournaments in India. In addition to this, he wrestled on invitation of kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in haats and melas (fairs and carnivals). He successfully competed against some of the greatest names in wrestling history and professional wrestlers in the United States.
Dara went to Singapore in 1947. Became the Champion of Malaysia (Indian style wrestling) by defeating Tarlok Singh in Kuala Lumpur. He has toured almost all far-east countries as a Professional Wrestler. Dara Singh returned to India in 1952 and became the Indian Champion in 1954.
His Last tournament where he announced his retirement was held in Delhi, Inaugrated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zail Singh. He remains as the Action King of Bollywood of the 1960s and 1970s, and believed to have started the trend of Taking the shirt off. He is included in the wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of fame. He made a large number of Hindi films which had him in the lead. One of his notable finds was the actress Mumtaz with whom he had performed in 16 Hindi films. He then went on to television in the 1980s and 1990s where he played the role of Hanuman in the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayan. He worked in some television serial shows, including Had Kar Di which was aired on Zee TV. He has acted in over 100 films. His latest Hindi movie is Jab We Met and his latest Punjabi movie is Dil Apna Punjabi. He acted in National Award winner film Main Maa Punjab Dee (Director Balwant Singh Dullat).
Singh retired from active wrestling in 1983.[3] In 1996 he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
Dara Studio
Singh is also the owner of prestigious Dara Studio[4] at Mohali, District Rupnagar, Punjab. Dara Film Studio was founded in 1978. The Studio is operational from 1980 as film studio. Dara Studio is a self-contained mini-city with every facility within the compound. They are a fully equipped Studio with Camera, Camera Equipment, Nagra Lights and all type of Extra Equipment like Stands, Trolleys, Cables for filming Movies, Serials & Pop Albums throughout North India.[5]
Illness in July 2012
He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on July 7th 2012 following a cardiac arrest. [6] His family took him home as there was very little chance of his recovery.[7] In the late hours of 11 July 2012, he was released from hospital in deference to the wishes of his family and shifted to his residence. He passed away on 11 July 2012. at 7.30 am. [8][9]
Awards and accomplishments
Although most of the major achievements have been covered hereinabove yet some significant awards and accomplishments to Dara Singh are appended below.
National Wrestling Alliance:
- Canadian Open Tag Team Champion (1 time) – with Yukon Eric
In India:
- Rustam-E-Punjab in 1966
- Rustam-E-Hind in 1978
Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards:
Filmography
- As director
- Unkhilli Muttiar (1983)
- Rustom (1982)
- Bhakti Mein Shakti (1978)
- 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
- 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
- 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 )
References
- ^ Dara Singh Dead : Breathed His Last at 7.30 AM
- ^ [1]
- ^ John Molinaro, The Top 100 Pro Wrestlers of All Time, (Winding Stair Press: 2002), p. 199.
- ^ "Dara Studio". Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- ^ "Dara Studio map". Retrieved 2011-12-11.
- ^ "Dara Singh suffers brain damage, doctors say 'less chance' of recovery". 11 July 2012.
- ^ "Dara Singh taken home, doctors say less chance of recovery". 12 July 2012.
- ^ "Actor Dara Singh passes away". 12 July 2012.
- ^ "Dara Singh shifted home, still on ventilator". Noida: Zee News Limited. 2012-07-12. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- मेरी आत्मकथा दारा सिंह 1993 प्रवीण प्रकाशन 1/1079-ई महरौली नई दिल्ली 110030
- Dara Singh Meri Atmkatha (en. My Autobiography by Dara Singh) 1993 Praveen Prakashan 1/1079-E Mehrauli New Delhi 110030 India
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- Indian film actors
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- People from Amritsar
- Bharatiya Janata Party politicians
- Members of the Rajya Sabha
- Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
- Hindi film actors
- Hindi-language film directors
- Indian film directors
- Jat people
- Punjabi people
- Indian actor–politicians
- Non Malayali actors acted in Malayalam-language films