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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. [3]
Jul 12, 2012 · In 1950, Dara Singh defeated wrestler “Tarlok Singh” and became the ‘Champion of Malaysia’ in Indian Style Wrestling. He received huge fame in 1951; when he defeated the Australian-Indian professional wrestler “King Kong” in Sri Lanka. DaraSingh wrestling with Kingkong. Watch on.
Dara Singh was born on Monday, 19 November 1928 ( age 83 years at the time of death) in Ratangarh Village, Gurdaspur District, Punjab. His zodiac sign was Scorpio. He grew up in Gurdaspur’s Dharmu Chak village. He left studies at an early age and carried out farming activities till 1946.
Jul 12, 2012 · 84-year-old actor was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in an emergency condition on July 7. Wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh,who wowed audiences with his brawn and on screen histrionics for over five decades,died here early this morning losing his five-day fight for life.
Dara Singh was an icon. The mid-century Indian wrestler boasted a 53-inch-wide chest, which made him a favorite in many tournaments. He battled all over the eastern hemisphere, capturing the Commonwealth Championship and titles in India and Singapore. His battles with Lou Thesz were legendary.
Jul 15, 2012 · Dara Singh, a popular professional wrestler who parlayed his fame, physique and stouthearted image into a thriving Bollywood film career as India’s first action hero, died on Thursday at his ...
Dara Singh, the childhood hero for millions, the he-man of Indian-style wrestling, 'Hanuman' for every kid and an eminent personality in politics, died on Thursday.
Dara Singh, who was widowed and got married for the second time, leaves behind his wife, six children - three sons and three daughters. And legions of fans of a man who defined machismo.
Jul 12, 2012 · It was a fitting character for Dara Singh, the Indian wrestler-turned-actor, who died on Thursday. With rippling muscles and standing 6ft 2in (1.82m), Singh was an Indian star known across ...
Jul 12, 2012 · Wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh has died in the Indian city of Mumbai after a long illness, his doctors say. The 83-year-old had been admitted to hospital last week after a heart attack.
