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

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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 '' Jai Veer Hanuman'' television series on

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Career

Vindu made his acting debut in the 1994 Hindi film '' Karan''. Then he acted in 1996

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 '' Jai Veer Hanuman'', 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 – 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'', ''

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'', ''

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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 Pravesh Rana 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'', '' Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya'', '' Partner'', '' Khushboo'', '' Team - The Force'', '' Kisse Pyaar Karoon'', ''

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'', ''Maruti'', ''

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, The Lion of Punjab, Housefull,'' and ''

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

Filmography

Films

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

'' (2004) *'' Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya'' (2005) *''

Sri Ramadasu ''Sri Ramadasu'' is 2006 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of musician saint '' Kancharla Gopanna''. A reboot of V. Nagayya's 1964 film '' Ramadasu''; the film is written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Produced ...

'' (2006) *'' Partner'' (2007) *'' Khushboo'' (2008) *''Team - The Force'' (2009) *'' Kisse Pyaar Karoon'' (2009) *''

'' (2009) *''Maruti'' *'' Housefull'' (2010) *'' The Lion of Punjab'' (2011) *''

Sri Rama Rajyam ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language devotional film directed by Bapu (in his last venture) who co-wrote the film with Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nay ...

'' (2011) *''

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

'' (2012) *''

'' (2014) * ''

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Dubbing roles

Television

Reality shows

References

External links

*
Vindu Dara Singh Official Website
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