
Dara Singh, born Deedar Singh Randhawa, was an Indian professional wrestler, actor, director and politician. The actor was born into a Punjabi Jat Sikh family and was the first sportsman to be nominated for the Rajya Sabha of India. He started his acting career in 1952 and worked as a Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer.
Vindu Dara Singh was asked by his father, Dara Singh, to quit non-veg before taking on the role of ‘Hanuman’
The legacy of veteran actor and bodybuilder, Dara Singh when it comes to portraying the role of ‘Hanuman’ is unmatched. He immortalised the role of ‘Lord Hanuman’ in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. In a recent interview, Dara Singh’s son and actor, Vindu Dara Singh, revealed his experience of stepping into his father’s enormous shoes by playing the role of ‘Hanuman’ in the TV show, Jai Veer Hanuman and performing the character in live shows.
















