Portrait of Dara Singh

Acting

Dara Singh

Career

Active from 1962 to 2012, busiest in 1965 and 1974 with 3 main titles each.

Leading roles
22
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score75/100
Highest rated
Poster for Jab We Met
Jab We Met
GoodWatch score90/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 12 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

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Dara Singh Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Uncanny
    0.6, average 2.5
  • Mystery
    2.1, average 4.0
  • Scare
    1.0, average 2.6
  • Satire & Parody
    1.0, average 2.3

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Indian Mythology 4
  • Spiritual Journey 4
  • Social Commentary 4
  • Indian Cinema 4
  • Historical Drama 3
  • Bollywood Action 3
  • Cultural Significance 2
  • Epic Drama 2
  • Religious Narrative 2
  • Cultural Landmark 2
  • Good vs Evil 2
  • Vigilante Justice 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

49
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2010s

2 titles ยท average score 71
Jolly LLB 2
Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
GoodWatch score 71

Sound Designer

Ata Pata Lapatta
Ata Pata Lapatta (2012)

as S P Shastri

2000s

6 titles ยท average score 64
Jab We Met
Jab We Met (2007)
GoodWatch score 90

as Geet's Grandfather

Dil Apna Punjabi
Dil Apna Punjabi (2006)
GoodWatch score 67

as Hardam Singh

Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna
Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna (2004)

as Subedar

Kal Ho Naa Ho
Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
GoodWatch score 72

as Pritam Chaddha

Farz
Farz (2001)
GoodWatch score 42

as Tayaji

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
GoodWatch score 53

as Sapna's Grandfather

1990s

6 titles ยท average score 55
Zulmi
Zulmi (1999)
GoodWatch score 55

as Baba Thakur

Lav Kush
Lav Kush (1997)

as Hanuman

Pratigya
Pratigya (1995)

as Dilawar Singh

Anmol
Anmol (1993)

as Dara Shamsher

Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta
Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta (1992)

as Babaji

Triyatri
Triyatri (1990)

as Truck Driver

1980s

7 titles ยท average score 80
Shehzaade
Shehzaade (1989)

as Jailor

Luv Kush
Luv Kush (1988)
GoodWatch score 89

TV show ยท as Hanuman

Mahabharat
Mahabharat (1988)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show ยท as Hanuman

Mardangi
Mardangi (1988)

as Kin Ajit Singh

Ramayan
Ramayan (1987)
GoodWatch score 86

TV show ยท as Hanuman

Mard
Mard (1985)
GoodWatch score 66

as Raja Azaad Singh

Rustom
Rustom (1982)

as Rustom Mangal Singh

1970s

18 titles ยท average score 79
Strength in Devotion
Strength in Devotion (1979)

as Dhyanu Bhagat

Dhyanu Bhagat
Dhyanu Bhagat (1978)

as Dhyanu Bhagat

Bajrangbali
Bajrangbali (1976)

as Bajrangbali/Hanuman

Warrant
Warrant (1975)

as Pyaara Singh

Dharam Karam
Dharam Karam (1975)

as Bhim Singh

Har Har Mahadev
Har Har Mahadev (1974)

as Bhagwan Shiv

Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam
Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974)

as Sadhu

Bhagat Dhanna Jatt
Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974)

as Dhanna

Mera Desh Mera Dharam
Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973)

Director

Hari Darshan
Hari Darshan (1972)

as Bhagwan Shiva

Lalkar
Lalkar (1972)

as Dara

Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970)

as Kartar Singh

1960s

9 titles
THIEF OF BAGHDAD
THIEF OF BAGHDAD (1969)

as Mehmood

Chand Par Chadayee
Chand Par Chadayee (1967)

as Captain Anand

Insaaf
Insaaf (1966)

as Rakesh

Tarzan Comes to Delhi
Tarzan Comes to Delhi (1965)

as Tarzan

Mahabharat
Mahabharat (1965)

as Bhim

Lootera
Lootera (1965)

as Daran

Darasingh
Darasingh (1964)

as Dara Singh

Aaya Toofan
Aaya Toofan (1964)

as Deepu

King Kong
King Kong (1962)

as Jingu / King Kong

1950s

1 title
Pehli Jhalak
Pehli Jhalak (1955)

as Wrestler Dara Singh