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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]
Few people would have made the transition from the akhara to the showbiz stage with the success of Dara Singh, who passed away at his home in Mumbai on Thursday morning at the age of 84 after a...
Jul 12, 2012 · Iconic wrestler-turned actor Dara Singh dies in Mumbai 84-year-old actor was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in an emergency condition on July 7. Written by Agencies
Jul 12, 2012 · The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan in Mumbai profiles the wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh who has died in Mumbai at the age of 83.
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 ...
Jul 12, 2024 · —Dara Singh. On one of his tours in 1959, Dara was offered US citizenship but declined due to his love for India. That same year, he wrote a letter to then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru listing three reasons why they should meet.
Jul 12, 2012 · Dara Singh. 1928-2012. Standing tall with rippling muscles, wrestler-actor Dara Singh was a name to reckon with in the world of wrestling who ventured into an unusual territory — films.
Dara Singh Randhawa (Born Deedar Singh Randhawa, Nov 19, 1928- 12 July 2012 ) was an Indian Wrestler, Film and Television Actor, Director, Producer and Member of Parliament. He was encouraged to take up pehelwani since an early age.
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.
