He died on 12 July 2012 around 7.30 in the morning at his residence, Dara Villa in Juhu area of Mumbai due to cardiac arrest.
Early life and career
Due to his massive physique, he was encouraged in Pehlwani, an Indian style of wrestling, in the milked sand wrestling pits called akhara. He wrestled on invitation of kings of Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in haats and melas (fairs and carnivals). He successfully competed against some of the greatest names in wrestling history and professional wrestlers in the United States.
Singh went to Singapore in 1947 and became the Champion of Malaysia (Indian style wrestling) by defeating Tarlok Singh in Kuala Lumpur. He has toured almost all far-east countries as a professional wrestler. Dara Singh returned to India in 1952, became the Indian Champion and won the title Rustam-E-Hind in 1954.
Dara Singh mentioned as the World Cup Holder in a poster of the World Cup for Wrestling
Singh included over 500 professional fights to his credit, all undefeated.[citation needed] In the world of wrestling, he competed against some of the greatest names like King Kong (Australia), George Gordienko (Canada), John Desilva (New Zealand) and others. Singh won the titles of 'Rustam-E-Punjab' and 'Rustam-E-Hind' for his wrestling prowess.
All India Jat Mahasabha Centenary Celebrations 2007, Seen in the image are Dharmendra, Dara Singh (sitting in center bearing turban) and Kamal Patel
His last tournament where he announced his retirement was held in Delhi in 1983, inaugrated by Rajiv Gandhi and the winning trophy was presented by Giani Zail Singh. In 1996 he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
Films and television
He started his career as an actor in 1952 with Sangdil. He remains as the Action King of Bollywood of the 1960s and 1970s, and believed to have started the trend of Taking the shirt off. He made a large number of Hindi and Punjabi films which had him in the lead. One of his notable friends was the actress Mumtaz with whom he had performed in 16 Hindi films. He then went on to television in the 1980s and 1990s where he played the role of Hanuman in the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayan. He worked in some television serial shows, including Had Kar Di which was aired on Zee TV. He has acted in 146 films. His latest Hindi movie is Jab We Met and his latest Punjabi movie is Dil Apna Punjabi. He acted in National Award winning film Main Maa Punjab Dee (Director Balwant Singh Dullat).
Death
He was admitted in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on July 7th 2012 following a cardiac arrest. In the late hours of 11 Jul 2012, he was released from hospital in deference to the wishes of his family and shifted to his residence. He died on 12 July 2012. at 7.30 am. He was to be cremated at Juhu crematorium.
Personal life
From his first marriage, he has a son Parduman Singh Randhawa and from his second marriage he has five children: two sons and three daughters including TV and film actor Vindu Dara Singh.
Awards and accomplishments
Although most of the major achievements have been covered hereinabove yet some significant awards and accomplishments to Dara Singh are appended below.
National Wrestling Alliance:
Canadian Open Tag Team Champion (1 time) – with Yukon Eric
In India:
Rustam-E-Punjab in 1966
Rustam-E-Hind in 1978
Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards:
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Class of 1996
Dhyanu Bhagat (1978)
Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976)
Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974)
Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973)
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970)
As producer
Karan (1994)
Bhakti Mein Shakti (1978)
As actor
Jab We Met (2007) ...Geet's grandfather
Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka (2006) TV series .... Amardeep Sehgal (Dadaji)
Dil Apna Punjabi (2006) .... Hardam Singh
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) .... Chaddha uncle
Border Hindustan Ka (2003) .... Jamail Singh
Shararat(2002) .... Mr. Gujral
Farz (2001) .... Tayaji
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) .... Sapna's grandfather (guest appearance)
Dillagi (1999)
Zulmi (1999) .... Baba Thakur
Guru Gobind Singh (1998)
Main Maa Punjab Dee (1998, National Award winner film directed by Balwant Dullat) )
Qahar (1998) .... Special Guest
Lav Kush (1997) .... Hanuman
Ram Shastra (1995) .... Police Commissioner
Karan (1994)
Bechain (1993)
Anmol (1993) .... Dara Shamsher, Zafar's father
Prem Deewane (1992) .... Loha Singh
Dharam Sankat (1991) .... Dara (the dacoit)
Ajooba (1991) .... Maharaja Karan Singh
Maut Ki Sazaa (1991) .... Pyara Singh
Pratigya (1990) .... Daku Delavar Singh
Sheran De Putt Sher (1990) .... Subedaar
Shehzaade (1989) (uncredited) .... Jailor
Elaan-E-Jung (1989) as bheema
Gharana (1989) .... Vijay Singh Pahelwan
Maula Jatt (1988) .... Maula Jatt & Dharma
"Luv Kush" / "Uttar Ramayan" (1989) TV Series .... Hanuman
Paanch Fauladi (1988) .... Ustadji (Fauladi #1)
Mahaveera (1988) .... Delar Singh
Mahabharat (1988) TV Series .... Hanuman
Karma (1986) .... Dharma (Jolly's elder brother)
Bulekha (1986)
Krishna-Krishna (1986) .... Bhagwan Shri Balram
Ramayan (1986) TV Series .... Hanuman
Sajna Sath Nibhana (1986) .... Joseph
Maaveeran (1986) .... tamil movie remake of Mard (Hindi) movie, played as father of Rajnikanth
Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985) .. as himself (language Malayalam)
Mard (1985) .... Raja Azaad Singh
Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
Babul Da Vehra (1983)
Unkhili Muttiar (1983)
Main Intequam Loonga (1982) .... Ajay Kumar
Rustom (1982)
Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan (1981)
Khel Muqaddar Ka (1981)
Chambal Ki Rani (1979)
Bhakti Mein Shakti (1978) .... Dyanu Bhakt
Dhyani Bhagat (1978)
Nalayak (1978) .... Pahelwan
Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath (1978) .... Nihalchand
Giddha (1978) .... Bhalwaan Dulla ji
Jai Bolo Chakradhari (1977)
Ram Bharose (1977)
Jai Bajrang Bali (1976) .... Bhagwan Shri Bajrangbali/Hanumanji
Lambhardarni (1976)
Raakhi Aur Rifle (1976)
Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976) .... Kartar Singh
Dharam Karam (1975) .... Ustaad ji
Dharmatma (1975)
Warrant (1975) .... Pyaara Singh
Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974) .... Dhanna Jatt
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974) .... Daku Daulay Khan
Har Har Mahadev (1974)
Kisan Aur Bhagwan (1974)
Zehreela Insaan (1974)
Hum Sab Chor Hain (1973)
Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973)
Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972) .... Pahelwan
Hari Darshan (1972) .... Bhagwan Shiv
Lalkaar (1972)
Mele Mitran De (1972)
Sultana Daku (1972)
Ramu Ustad (1971) .... Ramu
Tulsi Vivah (1971) .... Bhagwan Shri Shiv
Anand (1970) as guest appearance
Choron Ka Chor (1970)
Ilzaam (1970)
Mera Naam Joker (1970) .... Sher Singh
Nanak Dukhiya Sab Sansar (1970) .... Kartar Singh
Apna Khoon Apna Dushman (1969)
Toofan (1969) .... Badal
Balram Shri Krishna (1968) .... Balram
Do Dushman (1967)
Daku Mangal Singh (1966)
Jawan Mard lead
Ramayana .... Hanuman
Daada ( 1966 )
Watan Se Door ( 1967 )
Saat Samunder Paar ( 1967 )
Sikandar-E-Azam (1965...Alexander
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