Vindu Dara Singh
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Vindu Dara Singh Randhawa (born: 6 May 1964) is an India
n film
and television
actor.He was born in the Jat Sikh
family of veteran Indian actor and wrestler Dara Singh
. He is the winner of the third season
of Bigg Boss.
film, Rab Dian Rakhan (1996
), which was directed by his father. Since then, he has acted in many films, mostly in supporting roles.
He has also acted in TV serials, including the role of Hanuman
in the TV serial Jai Veer Hanuman, much like his father did in Ramayan
. He has also starred as supervillain
in TV serials on Star Plus
, including Zaal in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai (2003
) and Char Sau Chalis in Karma (2004
). Vindu has also essayed an important role in the serial "Black" on 9X
where he has played the character of Rajiv, a medium who can establish connections with spirits.
He won BIGG BOSS on 26 Dec 09 and was also announced the most stylish and bold contestant to win the Chevrolet Cruze
, defeating Pravesh Rana
and Poonam Dhillon
.
He has acted in many movies like House full
, Kambakkht Ishq, Garv: Pride and Honour
, Partner (2007 film). He also acted as Hanuman in Telugu movies Sri Ramadasu
and Sri Rama Rajyam
.
). They have since divorced and have a son Fateh Randhawa. After 7 years of his divorce with Farah, he married Dina Umarova, a Russian model
with whom he has a daughter Amelia.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
actor.He was born in the Jat Sikh
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
family of veteran Indian actor and wrestler Dara Singh
Dara Singh
Dara Singh Randhawa is a wrestler and Indian film actor. He was born in a Jat Sikh family of Punjabi background.He was a wrestler before he started acting in Hindi films in 1962....
. He is the winner of the third season
Bigg Boss (Season 3)
Bigg Boss Season 3 in 2009 was the third season of the Indian reality TV programme Bigg Boss. It began airing on 4 October 2009 on Colors with Amitabh Bachchan as the host and aired for 84 days concluding on 26 December 2009. Vindu Dara Singh won the show while Pravesh Rana was declared the first...
of Bigg Boss.
Career
He made his acting debut in Hindi film 'Karan' (1994). Then he acted in Punjabi languagePunjabi language
Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...
film, Rab Dian Rakhan (1996
1996 in film
Major releases this year included Scream, Independence Day, Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient, Twister, Mars Attacks!, Jerry Maguire and a version of Evita starring Madonna.-Events:...
), which was directed by his father. Since then, he has acted in many films, mostly in supporting roles.
He has also acted in TV serials, including the role of Hanuman
Hanuman
Hanuman , is a Hindu deity, who is an ardent devotee of Rama, a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana and one of the dearest devotees of lord Rama. A general among the vanaras, an ape-like race of forest-dwellers, Hanuman is an incarnation of the divine and a disciple of Lord Rama in the...
in the TV serial Jai Veer Hanuman, much like his father did in Ramayan
Ramayan (TV series)
Ramayan is a highly successful Indian television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78-episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m...
. He has also starred as supervillain
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
in TV serials on Star Plus
STAR Plus
STAR Plus is a Hindi language general entertainment television channel based in India. The channel is part of the STAR TV network's bouquet of channels...
, including Zaal in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai (2003
2003 in television
The year 2003 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2003.For the American TV schedule, see: 2003-04 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:...
) and Char Sau Chalis in Karma (2004
2004 in television
The year 2004 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2004.For the American TV schedule, see: 2004–05 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:...
). Vindu has also essayed an important role in the serial "Black" on 9X
9X
9X is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel was launched on November 12, 2007 in India...
where he has played the character of Rajiv, a medium who can establish connections with spirits.
He won BIGG BOSS on 26 Dec 09 and was also announced the most stylish and bold contestant to win the Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Cruze
The Chevrolet Cruze is a General Motors automobile, spanning two unrelated models. The original iteration, a subcompact crossover SUV, was manufactured by Suzuki in Japan between 2001 and 2008 under joint venture with GM...
, defeating Pravesh Rana
Pravesh Rana
Pravesh Rana is a male model and Mr. India 2008, and a reality TV show personaility. In 2009, he participated as a wild card entry in the reality TV series, Bigg Boss.-Early life:...
and Poonam Dhillon
Poonam Dhillon
Poonam Dhillon is an Indian Hindi film, theatre and TV actress. She is best known for her 1979 film, Noorie, for her six films with Rajesh Khanna Red Rose, Dard, Nishaan, Zamana, Awam and Sohni Mahiwal , Samundar Saveray Wali Gaadi and Naam .- Early life :Dhall was born 18 April 1962 in Kanpur,...
.
Television
- Kahani Chandrakanta KiKahani Chandrakanta KiKahani Chandrakanta Ki is an Indian fantasy television series based on Devaki Nandan Khatri's second novel Chandrakanta Santati. The series is premiered on Sahara One on June 6, 2011, and is produced by known television producer Sunil Agnihotri.-Plot:...
- Zor Ka Jhatka: Total WipeoutZor Ka Jhatka: Total WipeoutZor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout was an Indian reality game show aired on Imagine TV. The show was based on the American reality show Wipeout. It was hosted by actor Shahrukh Khan and co-hosted by Saumya Tandon. The show consisted of a series of obstacles which the contestants must clear to move on to...
- Bigg Boss (Season 3)Bigg Boss (Season 3)Bigg Boss Season 3 in 2009 was the third season of the Indian reality TV programme Bigg Boss. It began airing on 4 October 2009 on Colors with Amitabh Bachchan as the host and aired for 84 days concluding on 26 December 2009. Vindu Dara Singh won the show while Pravesh Rana was declared the first...
- Chandrmukhi on Doordarshan (DD1)
- Jai Veer Hanuman (Sony TV)
- Ankhen on Doordarshan (DD1)
- C.I.D. ACP Kumar (1999)
- Black
- Ssshhhh...Koi Hai
- Karma
- Adaalat
- Maa Exchange
He has acted in many movies like House full
House Full
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, Kambakkht Ishq, Garv: Pride and Honour
Garv: Pride and Honour
Garv: Pride and Honour is a 2004 Indian film directed by Puneet Issar. The film stars Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Amrish Puri in pivotal roles.-Plot:...
, Partner (2007 film). He also acted as Hanuman in Telugu movies Sri Ramadasu
Sri Ramadasu
Sri Ramadasu is an epic Telugu film released on 30 March 2006 and was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role and Sneha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nassar and Nagendra Babu in the supporting roles. Music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, who composed 19 songs...
and Sri Rama Rajyam
Sri Rama Rajyam
The soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features 16 tracks. The lyrics for all the songs were penned by Jonnavithula.-External links:*...
.
Personal life
He earlier married Bollywood actress Farah Naaz, (who happens to be the elder sister of actress TabuTabu (actress)
Tabu is an Indian film actress. She has mainly acted in Hindi films, though she has also starred in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali language films, as well as one American film...
). They have since divorced and have a son Fateh Randhawa. After 7 years of his divorce with Farah, he married Dina Umarova, a Russian model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
with whom he has a daughter Amelia.
Dubbing Work
| Year | Original Film | Dubbing Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Incredibles The Incredibles The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated action-comedy superhero film about a family of superheroes who are forced to hide their powers. It was written and directed by Brad Bird, a former director and executive consultant of The Simpsons, and was produced by Pixar and distributed by... |
Barfila (Lucius Best/Frozone) | Hindi | released as "Hum Hain Lajawab" |
External links
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2738083/Vindu Dara Singh on Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
] - Vindu Dara Singh Official Website