Vindu Dara Singh

Vindu Dara Singh (born Virender Singh Randhawa; 6 May 1964) is an Indian actor who performs in Hindi and Punjabi television films. He is the winner of the third season of Bigg Boss. He is known for having played the role of Lord Hanuman in the Jai Veer Hanuman television series on Sony TV.

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 – 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 ('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 Farah Naaz, with whom he had a son born on 6 February 1996. The couple divorced in 2002. Vindu married Russian model Dina Umarova in 2006, with whom he has a daughter born on 18 April 2009.

In May 2013, he was arrested for having links to bookies and involvement in the 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal. Vindu has rejected these allegations.

Filmography Films

Dubbing roles 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

Reality shows