Dara Singh
Actor · Writer · Since 1971
Known for
Dara Singh is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 'Jab We Met' belongs on any short list of his work. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. 74 years of work add up to around 41 titles. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'.
Dara Singh
Actor · Writer · Since 1971
38 Movies · 3 Series
Dara Singh is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 'Jab We Met' belongs on any short list of his work. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. 74 years of work add up to around 41 titles. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Kal Ho Naa Ho'.
Movies
Plays Pritam Chaddha
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
Plays Geet's Grandfather
Jab We Met
2007
Plays Hanuman
Lav Kush
1997
Plays Tayaji
Farz
2001
Plays Bhim
Mahabharat
1965
Plays Sher Singh
Mera Naam Joker
1970
Plays Papaji
Anand
1971
Plays Sapna's Grandfather
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
Plays Raja Azaad Singh
Mard
1985
Plays Bhim Singh
Dharam Karam
1975
Plays Tarzan
Tarzan Comes to Delhi
1965
Plays Baba Thakur
Zulmi
1999
Plays Bhagwan Shiv
Har Har Mahadev
1974
Director
Dhyanu Bhagat
1978
Plays Dhanna
Bhagat Dhanna Jatt
1974
Latest Trailers
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Jab We Met
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dara Singh still alive?
Dara Singh passed away on July 12, 2012 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Dara Singh?
Dara Singh is best known for roles in Kal Ho Naa Ho, Jab We Met, Anand.
How many movies has Dara Singh been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1952), Dara Singh has appeared in 38 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Dara Singh's first movie?
The career of Dara Singh began with Sangdil (1952).
What is Dara Singh's most recent movie or series?
Dara Singh's most recent release is Ata Pata Lapatta, which premiered on November 2, 2012.
What TV shows has Dara Singh appeared in?
On television, Dara Singh has appeared in Mahabharat, Ramayan, Luv Kush.
Dara Singh
1928-11-19 · 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.