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{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1964)}}
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| birth_name = Virender Singh Randhawa
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'''Vindu Dara Singh''' (born 6 May 1964) is an Indian film and television actor. He is the winner of [[Bigg Boss (Season 3)|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 Entertainment Television|Sony TV]].
'''Vindu Dara Singh''' (born '''Virender Singh Randhawa'''; 6 May 1964) is an Indian actor who does [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] television films. He is the winner of [[Bigg Boss (Season 3)|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 Entertainment Television|Sony TV]].


==Career==
==Career==
Vindu made his acting debut in the 1994 Hindi film ''[[Karan (1994 film)|Karan]]''. Then he acted in 1996 [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi]] film, ''Rab Dian Rakhan'' which was directed by his father. Since then, he has acted in many films, mostly in supporting roles.
Vindu made his acting debut in the 1994 Hindi film ''[[Karan (1994 film)|Karan]]''. Then he acted in 1996 [[Cinema of Punjab|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 (1987 TV series)|Ramayan]]. He has also starred as a [[supervillain]] in TV serials on [[Star Plus]], including Zaal in ''[[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]]'' ([[2003 in television|2003]]) and Char Sau Chalis in ''Karma'' ([[2004 in television|2004]]). Vindu has also played an important role in the serial ''Black'' on [[9X (TV channel)|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 ''[[MasterChef India (season 2)|Master Chef 2]]'', ''[[Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout|Zor ka Jhatka]]'', ''[[Nach Baliye]]'', ''[[Comedy Circus]]'', ''All Most Famous'', and ''[[Maa Exchange]]''. Singh also paired in a [[Pepsi]] commercial with [[Ranbir Kapoor]].
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 (1987 TV series)|Ramayan]]. He has also starred as a [[supervillain]] in TV serials on [[Star Plus]], including Zaal in ''[[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]]'' ([[2003 in television|2003]]) and Char Sau Chalis in ''[[Karma – Koi Aa Rahaa Hai Waqt Badalney]]''. Vindu has also played an important role in the serial ''Black'' on [[9X (TV channel)|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 ''[[MasterChef India (season 2)|Master Chef 2]]'', ''[[Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout|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 {{Lang|hi-latn|Bade dil wala}} ('man with a golden heart') by his housemates.
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 {{Lang|hi-latn|Bade dil wala}} ('man with a golden heart') by his housemates.
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
[[File:Vindu dara and dina.jpg|thumb|Vindu and his wife Dina Umarova]]
[[File:Vindu dara and dina.jpg|thumb|Vindu and his wife Dina Umarova]]
Vindu's father was the wrestler-turned-actor [[Dara Singh]]. He married actress Farha Naaz, with whom he had a son; later the couple divorced and subsequently he married model Dina Umarova, with whom he has a daughter.<ref>{{cite web|title='I hope I'm as lucky as Shilpa'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/dec/281209-vindu-hopes-good-luck.htm|publisher=mid-day|access-date=2011-06-13|author=IANS|date=27 December 2009|archive-date=8 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608152017/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/dec/281209-vindu-hopes-good-luck.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Vindu's father was the wrestler-turned-actor [[Dara Singh]]. He married actress Farha Naaz, with whom he had a son born in year 1996. The couple divorced in year 2002. Vindu married Russian model Dina Umarova in year 2006, with whom he has a daughter born in year 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title='I hope I'm as lucky as Shilpa'|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/dec/281209-vindu-hopes-good-luck.htm|publisher=mid-day|access-date=13 June 2011|author=IANS|date=27 December 2009|archive-date=8 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608152017/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/dec/281209-vindu-hopes-good-luck.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


In May 2013, he was arrested for having links to bookies and involvement in the [[2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing case|2013 spot-fixing scandal]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/dara-singhs-son-among-three-arrested/article4737858.ece | title=Dara Singh's son among three arrested | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=22 May 2013 | access-date=24 May 2013 | last=Deshpande | first=Alok | archive-date=29 October 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029210403/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/dara-singhs-son-among-three-arrested/article4737858.ece | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/ipl-spot-fixing-vindoo-dara-singh-arrested-for-alleged-links-to-bookies-sent-to-three-day-police-cus-369581 | title=IPL spot-fixing: Vindoo Dara Singh sent to 3-day police custody for alleged links to bookies | publisher=NDTV | date=21 May 2013 | access-date=23 May 2013 | archive-date=11 October 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011225505/https://www.ndtv.com/cheat-sheet/ipl-spot-fixing-vindoo-dara-singh-sent-to-3-day-police-custody-for-alleged-links-to-bookies-522913 | url-status=live }}</ref>
In May 2013, he was arrested for having links to bookies and involvement in the [[2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing case|2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/dara-singhs-son-among-three-arrested/article4737858.ece | title=Dara Singh's son among three arrested | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=22 May 2013 | access-date=24 May 2013 | last=Deshpande | first=Alok | archive-date=29 October 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029210403/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/dara-singhs-son-among-three-arrested/article4737858.ece | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/ipl-spot-fixing-vindoo-dara-singh-arrested-for-alleged-links-to-bookies-sent-to-three-day-police-cus-369581 | title=IPL spot-fixing: Vindoo Dara Singh sent to 3-day police custody for alleged links to bookies | publisher=NDTV | date=21 May 2013 | access-date=23 May 2013 | archive-date=11 October 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011225505/https://www.ndtv.com/cheat-sheet/ipl-spot-fixing-vindoo-dara-singh-sent-to-3-day-police-custody-for-alleged-links-to-bookies-522913 | url-status=live }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Films===
===Films===
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* ''Karan'' (1994)<ref>{{cite interview |last= Dara Singh |first=Vindu |subject-link=Vindu Dara Singh |interviewer=Mimansa Shekhar |title= Vindu Dara Singh revisits Karan|work=First of Many |date=31 March 2021 |publisher=[[The Indian Express]] |location=New Delhi |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vindu-dara-singh-acting-debut-male-lead-karan-first-of-many-7251326/lite/ |access-date=11 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031220801/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/vindu-dara-singh-acting-debut-male-lead-karan-first-of-many-7251326/lite/ |archive-date=31 October 2022}}</ref>
* ''Aashiq Deewana'' (1992)
* ''Karan'' (1994)
* ''Rab Dian Rakhan'' (1996)
* ''Rab Dian Rakhan'' (1996)
*''[[Garv]]'' (2004)
*''[[Garv]]'' (2004)
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*''[[Son of Sardaar]]'' (2012)
*''[[Son of Sardaar]]'' (2012)
*''[[Jatt James Bond]]'' (2014)
*''[[Jatt James Bond]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Forensic (2022 film)|Forensic]]'' (2022) ([[Zee5]] film)
* ''[[Forensic (2022 film)|Forensic]]'' (2022)
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|2011 || ''[[Kaala Saaya]]'' || Rajeev Saxena || [[Sahara One]] || Reprisal series of '''[[Black (Indian TV series)|Black]]'''
|2011 || ''[[Kaala Saaya]]'' || Rajeev Saxena || [[Sahara One]] || Reprisal series of '''[[Black (Indian TV series)|Black]]'''
|-
|-
|2011 ||''[[Adaalat]]'' ||Sanjay Bhagat || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]] ||
|2011 ||''[[Adaalat (TV series)|Adaalat]]'' ||Sanjay Bhagat || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]] ||
|-
|-
|2011–2012 || ''[[Kahani Chandrakanta Ki]]'' || Abhimanyu Singh || [[Sahara One]] ||
|2011–2012 || ''[[Kahani Chandrakanta Ki]]'' || Abhimanyu Singh || [[Sahara One]] ||
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! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
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|2009 ||''[[Bigg Boss 3]]'' || rowspan="5" | Contestant || [[Colors TV]] || Winner
|2009 ||''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 3)|Bigg Boss 3]]'' || rowspan="5" | Contestant || [[Colors TV]] || Winner
|-
|-
|2011 ||''[[Maa Exchange]]'' || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]||
|2011 ||''[[Maa Exchange]]'' || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]||
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Vindu Dara Singh}}
{{commons category|Vindu Dara Singh}}
* {{imdb name|2738083|Vindu Dara Singh}}
* {{IMDb name|2738083|Vindu Dara Singh}}
* [http://www.vindudarasingh.net/ Vindu Dara Singh Official Website]
* [http://www.vindudarasingh.net/ Vindu Dara Singh Official Website]

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Latest revision as of 04:38, 9 June 2024

Vindu Dara Singh
Born
Virender Singh Randhawa

(1964-05-06) 6 May 1964 (age 60)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Spouses
  • ​
    ​
    (m. 1996; div. 2002)​
  • Dina Umarova
    ​
    (m. 2006)​
Children2
FatherDara Singh
RelativesSee Randhawa family

Vindu Dara Singh (born Virender Singh Randhawa; 6 May 1964) is an Indian actor who does Hindi and Punjabi television films. 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.

Career

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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 – Koi Aa Rahaa Hai Waqt Badalney. 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

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Vindu and his wife Dina Umarova

Vindu's father was the wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh. He married actress Farha Naaz, with whom he had a son born in year 1996. The couple divorced in year 2002. Vindu married Russian 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 Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal.[2][3]

Filmography

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Films

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Dubbing roles

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Film Title Original Voice Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes
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

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Year Serial Role Channel Notes
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

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Year Serial Role Channel Notes
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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Dara Singh, Vindu (31 March 2021). "Vindu Dara Singh revisits Karan". First of Many (Interview). Interviewed by Mimansa Shekhar. New Delhi: The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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