Dara Singh
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 19 November 1928 · Amritsar, Punjab, British India
- Died
- 12 July 2012
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.
Known for
Acting 79
- 2026Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta as Babaji
- 2012Ata Pata Lapatta as S P Shastri
- 2007Jab We Met as Geet's Grandfather
- 2006Dil Apna Punjabi as Hardam Singh
- 2004Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna as Subedar
- 2003Kal Ho Naa Ho as Pritam Chaddha
- 2002Shararat
- 2001Farz as Tayaji
- 2000Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Sapna's Grandfather
- 2000Sant Gyaneshwar
- 1999Dillagi
- 1999Zulmi as Baba Thakur
- 1998Main Maa Punjab Dee
- 1997Lav Kush as Hanuman
- 1997Sardari
- 1993Anmol as Dara Shamsher
- 1991Shikari
- 1991Ajooba
- 1990Naaka Bandi
- 1990Triyatri as Truck Driver
- 1989Shehzaade as Jailor
- 1989Elaan-E-Jung
- 1989Vetri Mel Vetri
- 1988Mahaveera
- 1988Mardangi as Kin Ajit Singh
- 1986Maaveeran
- 1985Mard as Raja Azaad Singh
- 1985Mutharamkunnu P.O. as Himself
- 1982Rustom as Rustom Mangal Singh
- 1981Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan
- 1979Strength in Devotion as Dhyanu Bhagat
- 1979Chambal ki rani
- 1978Dhyanu Bhagat as Dhyanu Bhagat
- 1977Ram Bharose
- 1976Alibaba
- 1976Bajrangbali as Bajrangbali/Hanuman
- 1975Dharam Karam as Bhim Singh
- 1975Warrant as Pyaara Singh
- 1974Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam as Sadhu
- 1974Bhagat Dhanna Jatt as Dhanna
- 1974Har Har Mahadev as Bhagwan Shiv
- 1974Bhagat Singh, the Immortal Martyr as Qaidi Keher Singh
- 1973Mera Desh Mera Dharam
- 1973Sultana Daku
- 1973The Criminals
- 1972Lalkar as Dara
- 1972The Committee of 19 as Krishavar
- 1972Hari Darshan as Bhagwan Shiva
- 1972Aankhon Aankhon Mein
- 1971Anand as Papaji
- 1971The Marriage of Tulsi as Bhagwan Shri Shiv
- 1971Sher E Watan as Aladeesh
- 1970Mera Naam Joker as Sher Singh
- 1970Ilzam
- 1970Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar as Kartar Singh
- 1970Choron Ka Chor
- 1969THIEF OF BAGHDAD as Mehmood
- 1969Gunda
- 1969Toofan
- 1969The Killers
- 1967Chand Par Chadayee as Captain Anand
- 1967Nasihat
- 1966Insaaf as Rakesh
- 1966Thakur Jarnail Singh
- 1966Khoon Ka Khoon
- 1965Lootera as Daran
- 1965Tarzan Comes to Delhi as Tarzan
- 1965Mahabharat as Bhim
- 1965Hum Sab Ustad Hain
- 1965Bekhabar
- 1964Hercules
- 1964Samson
- 1964Darasingh as Dara Singh
- 1964Aaya Toofan as Deepu
- 1963Faulad
- 1963Awara Abdulla
- 1962King Kong as Jingu / King Kong
- 1955Pehli Jhalak as Wrestler Dara Singh
- 1952Sangdil
Sound 1
- 2017Jolly LLB 2 · sound designer
Directing 5
- 1982Rustom · director
- 1979Strength in Devotion · director
- 1978Dhyanu Bhagat · director
- 1973Mera Desh Mera Dharam · director
- 1970Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar · director
Writing 3
- 1982Rustom · writer
- 1979Strength in Devotion · writer
- 1970Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar · writer