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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.
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.
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. People from all walks...
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 took on international wrestlers like Lou Thesz and Stanislaus Zbyszko, and had over 500 professional fights to his credit - all undefeated. He won the Professional Indian Wrestling...
Jul 12, 2012 · Dara Singh was described as India's first action hero. By Rajini Vaidyanathan. BBC News, Mumbai. On screen he played Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god famed for his presence, stature and strength....
Jul 12, 2012 · Dara Singh was described as India's first action hero. By Rajini Vaidyanathan. BBC News, Mumbai. On screen he played Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god famed for his presence, stature and...
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.
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.
