Dara Singh

Acting

Dara Singh

Born November 19, 1928 · Amritsar, Punjab, British India

Died July 12, 2012 · aged 83

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 …

Known For

Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho · 2003
Kal Ho Naa Ho
★ 7.52003
MovieComedyDrama
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.
Jab We MetJab We Met · 2007
Jab We Met
★ 7.32007
MovieDramaComedy
A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.
Mera Naam JokerMera Naam Joker · 1970
Mera Naam Joker
★ 7.31970
MovieDramaRomance
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."
Jolly LLB 2Jolly LLB 2 · 2017
Jolly LLB 2
★ 7.02017
MovieComedyCrime
A blunt, abrasive and yet oddly compassionate Jagdishwar Mishra aka Jolly, a small-time struggling lawyer who moves from Kanpur to the city of Nawabs to pursue his dream of becoming a big-time lawyer.
Dulhan Hum Le JayengeDulhan Hum Le Jayenge · 2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
★ 5.42000
MovieComedyRomance
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.
Dil Apna PunjabiDil Apna Punjabi · 2006
Dil Apna Punjabi
★ 5.22006
MovieDramaRomance
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).
FarzFarz · 2001
Farz
★ 4.02001
MovieActionCrime
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.
ShararatShararat · 2002
Shararat
★ 7.62002
Movie
A miscreant who commits a misdemeanor is sentenced to do community service in an old-folks home.

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Hum Sab Ustad HainHum Sab Ustad Hain · 1965
Hum Sab Ustad Hain
★ 7.01965
MovieActionComedy
A wrongful conviction leads Romi to prison for 14 long years in jail, after his release he roams 8 long years being rejected by society and cannot find a job or assistance, then turns to violent crime. His gang is offered a large sum of money to smuggle national secrets out of the area, so he kidnaps a young child and forces her sister Roopa (Ameeta) to carry the goods. Roopa would rather die than become a traitor, loses control of her car and is cast into the river, washing ashore in the same village with Radha and Ram. Meanwhile, unemployed Kishore (Kishore Kumar) decides he will play detective to find the lost girl Radha and her sister, tracks her to the village and falls in love. Romi and his gang also track Roopa, and they flee to the city to save her sister, where Ram becomes employed as a wrestler. Romi tracks them down, kidnaps Radha, and realizes that it is his long lost family. He decides he will sacrifice himself to save them to show that his heart is still honest.