
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
7.5An 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
7.2A 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
7.3A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.
Jab We Met
2007
7.5UN's The Committee of 19 sends six scientists to investigate a biological outbreak in Africa.
The Committee of 19
1972
4.0A 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
5.2Tips 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
8.0Film starring Randhawa, Saroja Devi B. and Satyajeet
Hari Darshan
1972
7.3Raju 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
7.5During 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
7.0Dr. 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
6.0King 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
5.6The 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
7.4Veera 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
1998 Punjabi-language Indian film
Main Maa Punjab Dee
1998
8.0Toofan is a movie directed by Radhakant, featuring Dara Singh, Nisar Ahmad Ansari.
Toofan
1969
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Ata Pata Lapatta
2012
7.0In 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
8.0The story is an adaptation of the Uttara Kanda from Ramayana.
Lav Kush
1997
5.5Two 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
7.6A miscreant who commits a misdemeanor is sentenced to do community service in an old-folks home.
Shararat
2002
5.5Sapna 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
7.0Anmol 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
NRAjit 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
8.0A 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
10.0An idealistic son of an army officer rises against atrocities of the army and get his nation much needed freedom.
Mera Desh Mera Dharam
1973
10.0Shunned 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
9.0Bollywood 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
9.0Bollywood 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
10.0Two 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
10.0Two 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
9.0The 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
9.0The 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