Vindu Dara Singh (born Virender Singh Randhawa; 6 May 1964) is an Indian actor who does

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and Punjabi television films. He is the winner of the third season of ''

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''. Before this, In 1996 he played the role of Lord Hanuman in ''

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'' television series on

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Career

Vindu made his acting debut in the 1994 Hindi film ''

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''. 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

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in the TV serial ''

'', much like his father did in Ramayan. He has also starred as a

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in TV serials on

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, including Zaal in '' Ssshhhh...Koi Hai'' (

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) and Char Sau Chalis in ''Karma'' (

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). 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'', ''

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'', ''All Most Famous'', and ''

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''. Singh also paired in a

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commercial with

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. He was the winner of the third season of the reality TV show ''

'' in 2009 and was also announced the most stylish and bold contestant to win the

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, a feat that had never occurred before, winning both the cash prize and car, and defeating

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and

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. 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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Khushboo'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''Maruti'', ''

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.''

Personal life

Vindu's father was the wrestler-turned-actor

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. 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. In May 2013, he was arrested for having links to bookies and involvement in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal.

Filmography

Films

* ''Aashiq Deewana'' (1992) * ''Karan'' (1994) * ''Rab Dian Rakhan'' (1996) *'' Garv'' (2004) *''

'' (2004) *''

'' (2005) *''

Sri Ramadasu ''Sri Ramadasu'' is 2006 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of musician saint ''Kancharla Gopanna'', produced by Konda Krishnam Raju on Aditya Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswa ...

'' (2006) *''

'' (2007) *'' Khushboo'' (2008) *''Team - The Force'' (2009) *''

'' (2009) *''

'' (2009) *''Maruti'' *'' Housefull'' (2010) *''

'' (2011) *''

Sri Rama Rajyam ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Bapu who co-wrote the film with Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Akkine ...

'' (2011) *''

'' (2012) *'' Joker'' (2012) *''

'' (2012) *''

'' (2014) * ''

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'' (2022)

Dubbing roles

Television

Reality shows

References

External links

*
Vindu Dara Singh Official Website
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