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Vindu Dara Singh (born 6 May 1964) is an Indian film and television actor. He is the winner of the third season of Bigg Boss. Before this, In 1996 he played the role of Lord Hanuman in Jai Veer Hanuman television series on Sony TV.
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Vindu Dara Singh | |
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| Born | 6 May 1964 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992 – present |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | See Randhawa family |
Career
Vindu made his acting debut in the 1994 Hindi film Karan. Then he acted in 1996 Punjabi film, Rab Dian Rakhan 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 a supervillain in TV serials on Star Plus, including Zaal in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai (2003) and Char Sau Chalis in Karma (2004). Vindu has also played 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. Vindu Dara Singh has made appearance in television shows like Master Chef 2, Zor ka Jhatka, Nach Baliye, Comedy Circus, All Most Famous, and Maa Exchange. Singh also paired in a Pepsi commercial with Ranbir Kapoor.
He was the winner of the third season of the reality TV show Bigg Boss in 2009 and was also announced the most stylish and bold contestant to win the Chevrolet Cruze, a feat that had never occurred before, winning both the cash prize and car, and defeating Pravesh Rana and Poonam Dhillon. He was given the title Bade dil wala ('man with a golden heart') by his housemates.
Vindu Dara Singh has also worked in many successful films like Garv, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Partner, Khushboo, Team - The Force, Kisse Pyaar Karoon, Kambakkht Ishq, Maruti, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Son of Sardaar, Jatt James Bond, The Lion of Punjab, Housefull, and Housefull 2.
Personal life
Vindu's father was the wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh. He married actress Farha Naaz, with whom he had a son born in year 2001. The couple divorced in year 2002. Vindu married model Dina Umarova in year 2006, with whom he has a daughter born in year 2009.[1]
In May 2013, he was arrested for having links to bookies and involvement in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal.[2][3]
Filmography
Films
- Aashiq Deewana (1992)
- Karan (1994)
- Rab Dian Rakhan (1996)
- Garv (2004)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005)
- Sri Ramadasu (2006)
- Partner (2007)
- Khushboo (2008)
- Team - The Force (2009)
- Kisse Pyaar Karoon (2009)
- Kambakkht Ishq (2009)
- Maruti
- Housefull (2010)
- The Lion of Punjab (2011)
- Sri Rama Rajyam (2011)
- Housefull 2 (2012)
- Joker (2012)
- Son of Sardaar (2012)
- Jatt James Bond (2014)
- Forensic (2022)
Dubbing roles
| Film Title | Original Voice | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
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| The Incredibles | Samuel L. Jackson | Lucius Best / Frozone (Barfila) | Hindi | English | 2004 | 2004 | The Hindi dub released as "Hum Hain Lajawab". Vrajesh Hirjee dubbed this character in sequel. |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes | ||||
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| 1995–1996 | Jai Veer Hanuman | Hanuman | Sony TV | |||||
| 1996–1997 | Yug | Bheema Daaku | DD National | |||||
| 1997 | Betaal Pachisi | Zulmato | 1999 | Jai Ganesha | Shani | Zee TV | ||
| 1999–2000 | Gul Sanobar | Turki | ||||||
| 2000 | Vishnu Puran | Hanuman | Zee TV | |||||
| 2001 | Draupadi | Bheema | Sahara One | |||||
| 2001–2004 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Various roles | Star Plus | |||||
| 2007 | Chandramukhi | Bhanupratap | DD National | |||||
| 2009 | Black | Rajeev Saxena | 9X | |||||
| 2011 | Kaala Saaya | Rajeev Saxena | Sahara One | Reprisal series of Black | ||||
| 2011 | Adaalat | Sanjay Bhagat | Sony TV | |||||
| 2011–2012 | Kahani Chandrakanta Ki | Abhimanyu Singh | Sahara One | |||||
| 2013 | Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein | Bhushan (Foolish Man) | Zee TV | |||||
| 2020 | Ayodhya Ki Ramleela | Hanuman | ||||||
| 2020 | Savdhaan India | Star Bharat | ||||||
Reality shows
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
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| 2009 | Bigg Boss 3 | Contestant | Colors TV | Winner |
| 2011 | Maa Exchange | Sony TV | ||
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | NDTV Imagine | ||
| 2013 | Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki | Life OK | ||
| 2015 | Power Couple | Sony TV | ||
| 2016 | Laughter Da Master Season 2 & 3 | Judge | PTC Punjabi | |
| 2018 | Mr Punjab | PTC Punjabi | ||
| 2019 | Nach Baliye 9 | Contestant | Star Plus | |
| 2019 | Bigg Boss 13 | Guest | Colors TV | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Colors TV | ||
References
- IANS (27 December 2009). "'I hope I'm as lucky as Shilpa'". mid-day. Archived from the original on 8 June 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- Deshpande, Alok (22 May 2013). "Dara Singh's son among three arrested". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- "IPL spot-fixing: Vindoo Dara Singh sent to 3-day police custody for alleged links to bookies". NDTV. 21 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
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