Randhawa (wrestler)
Sardar Singh Randhawa popularly known as Randhawa was an Indian Professional wrestler and actor. He was the younger brother of wrestler and actor Dara Singh and brother-in-law of actress Mumtaz.[2]
Randhawa | |
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| Born | Sardar Singh Randhawa 1933 |
| Died | 21 October 2013 (aged 79–80)[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Occupation | Wrestler, Actor |
| Years active | 1952–1988 (wrestler) 1963–1998 (actor) |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Malika |
| Children | 2 including; Shaad Randhawa |
| Family | See Randhawa family |
Early life
Randhawa was born in 1933 at Dharmuchakk, a village in Amritsar district, Punjab to Surat Singh and Balwant Kaur.
Career
Wrestling
He started his career in wrestling when he arrived at Singapore in 1952. He had a well build and strong body like his brother. During his career he wrestled with wrestlers like Ski Hi Lee, John da Silva and George Gordienko etc.[3] At the time when Dara Singh became the world champion, Randhawa was the reigning Indian champion.
Films
He got his first break in Awara Abdulla (1963). After that, he did many short roles in films, but mostly negative characters.
Filmography
This is a selected list:-
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Awara Abdulla | Wrestler |
| Faulad | Amar's tag team partner | |
| 1965 | Tarzan and King Kong | Tarzan |
| Teen Sardar | Sherdil | |
| 1966 | spy in goa | |
| 1965 | Panch Ratan | raja |
| 1967 | Nasihat | Detective |
| 1969 | Aadmi Aur Insaan | Shanker |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam | Babu |
| 1971 | Andaz | Gangu |
| Tulsi Vivah | Jalandhara | |
| 1972 | Hari Darshan | Hiranyakaship |
| 1976 | Bajrangbali | Meghnad |
| 1978 | Bhakti Mein Shakti | Bandit |
Personal life
Randhawa was married to Mumtaz's sister Malika and has a son Shaad Randhawa, who is also an actor and a daughter named Shehnaz.
Death
He died on 21 October 2013 at hospital.[4]
References
- "Dara Singh's brother Randhawa passes away". The Indian Express. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- Mumtaz: Dara Singh's kindness got me my first role
- An Indian WWE in the 1960s – Due to One Man
- Dara Singh's brother Randhawa passes away