Dara Singh
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 19, 1928
- Died
- July 12, 2012
- Birthplace
- Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Dara Singh Randhawa 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. He worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer, and he acted in films and television. His role of Hanuman in the film Bajrangbali (1976) and in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan made him popular. Singh was inducted into the Legacy wing of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Filmography
Jolly LLB 2 2017
Sound Designer
- Ata Pata Lapatta
Ata Pata Lapatta 2012
as S P Shastri
Jab We Met 2007
as Geet's Grandfather
Dil Apna Punjabi 2006
as Hardam Singh
- Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna
Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna 2004
as Subedar
Kal Ho Naa Ho 2003
as Pritam Chaddha
Shararat 2002
Actor
Farz 2001
as Tayaji
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge 2000
as Sapna's Grandfather
- Sant Gyaneshwar
Sant Gyaneshwar 2000
Actor
Dillagi 1999
Actor
Zulmi 1999
as Baba Thakur
- Main Maa Punjab Dee
Main Maa Punjab Dee 1998
Actor
Lav Kush 1997
as Hanuman
- Sardari
Sardari 1997
Actor
- Pratigya
Pratigya 1995
as Dilawar Singh
Anmol 1993
as Dara Shamsher
Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta 1992
as Babaji
Shikari 1991
Actor
Ajooba 1991
Actor
Naaka Bandi 1990
Actor
Triyatri 1990
as Truck Driver
Shehzaade 1989
as Jailor
- Elaan-E-Jung
Elaan-E-Jung 1989
Actor
- Vetri Mel Vetri
Vetri Mel Vetri 1989
Actor
Mahaveera 1988
Actor
Mardangi 1988
as Kin Ajit Singh
Maaveeran 1986
Actor
Mard 1985
as Raja Azaad Singh
Mutharamkunnu P.O. 1985
as Himself
Rustom 1982
as Rustom Mangal Singh, Writer, Director
Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan 1981
Actor
Strength in Devotion 1979
as Dhyanu Bhagat, Director, Writer
- Chambal ki rani
Chambal ki rani 1979
Actor
Dhyanu Bhagat 1978
as Dhyanu Bhagat, Director
Ram Bharose 1977
Actor
Alibaba 1976
Actor
Bajrangbali 1976
as Bajrangbali/Hanuman
Dharam Karam 1975
as Bhim Singh
Warrant 1975
as Pyaara Singh
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam 1974
as Sadhu
Bhagat Dhanna Jatt 1974
as Dhanna
Har Har Mahadev 1974
as Bhagwan Shiv
- Bhagat Singh, the Immortal Martyr
Bhagat Singh, the Immortal Martyr 1974
as Qaidi Keher Singh
Mera Desh Mera Dharam 1973
Actor, Director
Sultana Daku 1973
Actor
The Criminals 1973
Actor
Lalkar 1972
as Dara
The Committee of 19 1972
as Krishavar
Hari Darshan 1972
as Bhagwan Shiva
Aankhon Aankhon Mein 1972
Actor
Anand 1971
as Papaji
The Marriage of Tulsi 1971
as Bhagwan Shri Shiv
- Sher E Watan
Sher E Watan 1971
as Aladeesh
Mera Naam Joker 1970
as Sher Singh
Ilzam 1970
Actor
Choron Ka Chor 1970
Actor
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar 1970
as Kartar Singh, Director, Writer
THIEF OF BAGHDAD 1969
as Mehmood
Gunda 1969
Actor
Toofan 1969
Actor
The Killers 1969
Actor
Nasihat 1967
Actor
Chand Par Chadayee 1967
as Captain Anand
Insaaf 1966
as Rakesh
Khoon Ka Khoon 1966
Actor
Thakur Jarnail Singh 1966
Actor
- Lootera
Lootera 1965
as Daran
Mahabharat 1965
as Bhim
Bekhabar 1965
Actor
Tarzan Comes to Delhi 1965
as Tarzan
Hum Sab Ustad Hain 1965
Actor
Hercules 1964
Actor
Samson 1964
Actor
Aaya Toofan 1964
as Deepu
Darasingh 1964
as Dara Singh
Faulad 1963
Actor
- Awara Abdulla
Awara Abdulla 1963
Actor
King Kong 1962
as Jingu / King Kong
Pehli Jhalak 1955
as Wrestler Dara Singh
Sangdil 1952
Actor
Credits from TMDB.