Dara Singh

Acting

Dara Singh

Born 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.

Acting credits

Kal Ho Naa Ho poster
7.5

An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.

Kal Ho Naa Ho

2003

Mutharamkunnu P.O. poster
7.2

A post-master named Dilip Kumar re-locates to work in Mutharamkunnu. Once there, he sets about to meet the local residents and finds out that they are obsessed with wrestling. He meets with a proud and retired wrestler, Kuttan Pillai, and subsequently gets smitten by his daughter, Amminikutty. When he finds out that she an ardent fan of Mammooty, he lets it known that he is the latter's close friend. He intercepts her fan-mail, and even corresponds with her.

Mutharamkunnu P.O.

1985

Jab We Met poster
7.3

A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.

Jab We Met

2007

The Committee of 19 poster
7.5

UN's The Committee of 19 sends six scientists to investigate a biological outbreak in Africa.

The Committee of 19

1972

Farz poster
4.0

A veteran police officer becomes increasingly agitated when his partner is killed in the line of duty. To add to his woes, his daughter falls in love with his new daredevil partner.

Farz

2001

Dil Apna Punjabi poster
5.2

Tips Films maiden Punjabi venture "Dil Apna Punjabi" produced by Kumar S. Taurani & Ramesh S. Taurani, written & directed by Manmohan Singh, is set in the lively village of modern day Punjab, where a joint family spanning over four generations lives under one roof a family which is united by values, tradition and warmth headed by Sardar Hardam Singh (Dara Singh).

Dil Apna Punjabi

2006

Hari Darshan poster
8.0

Film starring Randhawa, Saroja Devi B. and Satyajeet

Hari Darshan

1972

Mera Naam Joker poster
7.3

Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."

Mera Naam Joker

1970

Lalkar poster
7.5

During World War II, two army officers who are also brothers fall for the lady doctor and one of them proposes marriage to her. As war intensifies, both are sent on different secret mission and one of them is assumed to be dead.

Lalkar

1972

Anand poster
7.0

Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee struggles with his patients' suffering and the darkness and poverty he confronts daily. He treats cancer patient Anand who upon learning of his impending death determines to use the time he has left to the absolute fullest.

Anand

1971

Mard poster
6.0

King Azad gets locked in a dungeon by the British general Dyer who wants to take over his kingdom. Years later, Azad's son decides to put an end to Dyer's tyranny and comes to his father's rescue.

Mard

1985

Ajooba poster
5.6

The evil Vizier of Baharistan kills the royal family and takes power for himself. The real prince, who has survived his machinations, returns to his homeland to avenge his parents as a masked vigilante.

Ajooba

1991

Naaka Bandi poster
7.4

Veera raises Raja, his foster sibling, after their parents are killed by Mangal. While Veera seeks to avenge his parents' murder, Raja's estranged uncle Kaalia arrives to instigate Raja against him.

Naaka Bandi

1990

No artwork available
10.0

1998 Punjabi-language Indian film

Main Maa Punjab Dee

1998

Toofan poster
8.0

Toofan is a movie directed by Radhakant, featuring Dara Singh, Nisar Ahmad Ansari.

Toofan

1969

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ata Pata Lapatta

2012

Sangdil poster
7.0

In this loose adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, childhood sweethearts Kamla and Shankar are separated and grow up in different worlds. The girl is brought up to be a priestess, while the boy becomes a dejected thakur, turned vindictive by life's injustices. Fate inevitably brings them together again, but Kamla does not know about her beloved's secret.

Sangdil

1952

Lav Kush poster
8.0

The story is an adaptation of the Uttara Kanda from Ramayana.

Lav Kush

1997

Dillagi poster
5.5

Two brothers -- Ranvir and Rajvir along with their parents move to Mumbai. They endure numerous hardships, but their will to survive prevails and they succeed. Soon, their parents pass away, leaving young Rajvir in the care of Ranvir. Now wealthy beyond any means, Ranvir runs the business and Rajvir lives recklessly. When Rajvir falls in love, Ranvir arranges his marriage, but to his dismay finds out that he has arranged his brother to marry the girl he loves.

Dillagi

1999

Shararat poster
7.6

A miscreant who commits a misdemeanor is sentenced to do community service in an old-folks home.

Shararat

2002

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge poster
5.5

Sapna is raised by her three uncles, each one of them with a contrasting pursuit in life. She falls in love with Raja, who tries to impress each of her uncles in a different manner.

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

2000

Anmol poster
7.0

Anmol is made to work as a maid in her own house by her step-mother and step-sisters. Later, a singer falls for her and decides to free her from her family.

Anmol

1993

Ilzam poster
NR

Ajit lives a wealthy lifestyle along with his dad, Jwalaprasad, mom, and sister, Rita. While returning by train Jwalaprasad is attacked and a man named Kishan comes to his rescue. Pleased, Jwalaprasad hires him, and also proposes that he get married to Rita. Before that Ajit gets married to Radha, who also comes from a wealthy family. On the day of the marriage, both Ajit and Rita notice that Radha and Kishan appear to know each other. When questioned, both deny this, but Rita observes both of them meeting secretly, and decides to confront Kishan - not realizing that she and Ajit are virtually opening a Pandora's box that will shatter and change their lives forever.

Ilzam

1970

Mahabharat poster
8.0

A version of the epic Indian poem "The Mahabharata", telling the story of the war between the families of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, descending from the same ancestor.

Mahabharat

1965

Behind the camera

Mera Desh Mera Dharam poster
10.0

An idealistic son of an army officer rises against atrocities of the army and get his nation much needed freedom.

Mera Desh Mera Dharam

1973

Dhyanu Bhagat poster
10.0

Shunned by his parents, brought up by a Poojary, nursed by a cow, Dhyanu Bhagat grows up performing miracles, curing the ill, and singing the praise of Devi Maa Durga. He faces many opponents, including Satish, who believes that Dhyanu is wooing his fiancée, Paro. After witnessing Mughal troops' desecration of the Devi's Mandir, Dhyanu's biggest challenge will come from none other than Shahenshah Akbar himself who will ask him to convert to Din-i-Ilahi.

Dhyanu Bhagat

1978

Rustom poster
9.0

Bollywood version of The Champ. Dara Singh stars as a washed up wrestling champ with a drinking and gambling problem trying to raise his son Sunny. Complications arise when Sunny discovers that his mother is still alive, after having been led to believe that she had died many years ago.

Rustom

1982

Rustom poster
9.0

Bollywood version of The Champ. Dara Singh stars as a washed up wrestling champ with a drinking and gambling problem trying to raise his son Sunny. Complications arise when Sunny discovers that his mother is still alive, after having been led to believe that she had died many years ago.

Rustom

1982

Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar poster
10.0

Two brothers, separated in the riots during the India-Pakistan separation, meet as friends. Even when they learn that they are real brothers, they do not refrain from opposing each other over a woman.

Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar

1970

Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar poster
10.0

Two brothers, separated in the riots during the India-Pakistan separation, meet as friends. Even when they learn that they are real brothers, they do not refrain from opposing each other over a woman.

Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar

1970

Strength in Devotion poster
9.0

The epic saga of Sherawali Mata's devotee, Dhyanu Bhagat, and his trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Also features the historic and memorable visit of Akbar Badshah, who traveled barefoot to pay homage to Sherawali Mata, and provide a golden "Chatra" (umbrella) for her temple, an example that is cited even today to promote Muslim and Hindu unity. Jai Mata Di!

Strength in Devotion

1979

Strength in Devotion poster
9.0

The epic saga of Sherawali Mata's devotee, Dhyanu Bhagat, and his trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Also features the historic and memorable visit of Akbar Badshah, who traveled barefoot to pay homage to Sherawali Mata, and provide a golden "Chatra" (umbrella) for her temple, an example that is cited even today to promote Muslim and Hindu unity. Jai Mata Di!

Strength in Devotion

1979