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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| image=Vindu_dara_singh cropped.jpg | | name = | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1964|05|6}} | | image = Vindu_dara_singh cropped.jpg | ||
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1964|05|6}} | ||
| yearsactive = 1994 – present | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India | ||
| height = 1.82 m | | yearsactive = 1994 – present | ||
| occupation = [[Actor]] | | height = 1.82 m | ||
| father = [[Dara Singh]] | | occupation = [[Actor's]] | ||
| spouse = {{Ubl | | father = [[Dara Singh]] | ||
| spouse = {{Ubl | |||
| {{marriage|[[Farah (actress)|Farah Naaz]]|1996|2002| reason=divorce}} | | {{marriage|[[Farah (actress)|Farah Naaz]]|1996|2002| reason=divorce}} | ||
| Dina Umarova (m. 2006–present) | | Dina Umarova (m. 2006–present) | ||
}} | }} | ||
|relatives | | relatives = See [[List of Hindi film clans#Randhawa family|Randhawa family]] | ||
| children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''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 | '''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 ''Jay 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]]'', ''[[Comedy Circus]]'', ''All Most Famous'', ''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'' ([[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, Nach Baliye,''[[Comedy Circus]]'', ''All Most Famous'', ''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 has never occurred winning both the cash prize and car, defeating [[Pravesh Rana]] and [[Poonam Dhillon]]. He has been given the title '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 has never occurred winning both the cash prize and car, defeating [[Pravesh Rana]] and [[Poonam Dhillon]]. He has been 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 (2007 film)|Partner]]'', ''[[Khushboo (2008 film)|Khushboo]]'', ''[[Team - The Force]]'', ''[[Kisse Pyaar Karoon]]'', ''[[Kambakkht Ishq]]'', ''Maruti'', ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]'' | Vindu Dara Singh has also worked in many successful films like ''[[Garv]]'', ''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya]]'', ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'', ''[[Khushboo (2008 film)|Khushboo]]'', ''[[Team - The Force]]'', ''[[Kisse Pyaar Karoon]]'', ''[[Kambakkht Ishq]]'', ''Maruti'', Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Son of Sardaar, Jatt James Bond, Lion of Punjab,''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]'', Housefull 2, | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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* | * ''Karan'' (1994) | ||
* ''Rab Dian Rakhan'' (1996) Punjabi Movie | |||
*''[[Garv]]'' (2004) | *''[[Garv]]'' (2004) | ||
*''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya]]'' (2005) | *''[[Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya]]'' (2005) | ||
*''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' (2007) | *''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' (2007) | ||
*''[[Khushboo (2008 film)|Khushboo]]'' (2008) | *''[[Khushboo (2008 film)|Khushboo]]'' (2008) | ||
*''Team - The Force'' | *''Team - The Force'' (2009) | ||
*''[[Kisse Pyaar Karoon]]'' (2009) | *''[[Kisse Pyaar Karoon]]'' (2009) | ||
*''[[Kambakkht Ishq]]'' (2009) | *''[[Kambakkht Ishq]]'' (2009) | ||
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==Television== | ==Television== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | ===TV Serials=== | ||
! | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Channel !! Notes | |||
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|1996 ||''[[Jai Veer Hanuman]]'' || [[Hanuman]] || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]] || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |1996–1997 ||''[[Yug (TV series)|Yug]]'' || Bheema Daaku ||rowspan="3"|[[DD National]] || | ||
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|''[[ | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |1997 ||''[[Betaal Pachisi (1997 TV series)|Betaal Pachisi]]'' || Zulmato || | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |1999–2000 ||''[[Gul Sanobar]]'' || Turki || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |2000 ||''[[Vishnu Puran]]'' ||[[Hanuman]] || [[Zee TV]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |2001 ||''[[Draupadi (2001 TV series)|Draupadi]]'' ||[[Bheema]] || [[Sahara One]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2001–2004 ||''[[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]]'' || Various roles || [[Star Plus]] || | ||
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|''[[ | |||
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|''[[ | |2007 ||''[[Chandramukhi (TV series)|Chandramukhi]]'' || Bhanupratap || [[DD National]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |2009 ||''[[Black (Indian TV series)|Black]]'' || Rajeev Saxena || [[9X (TV channel)|9X]] || | ||
[[ | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |2011 || ''[[Kaala Saaya]]'' || Rajeev Saxena || [[Sahara One]] || Reprisal series of '''[[Black (Indian TV series)|Black]]''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'' | | ||''[[Adaalat]]'' ||Sanjay Bhagat || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]] || | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |2011–2012 || ''[[Kahani Chandrakanta Ki]]'' || Abhimanyu Singh || [[Sahara One]] || | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|[[ | |2013 ||''[[Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein]]'' || Bhushan (Foolish Man) || [[Zee TV]] || | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| Ayodhya | |2020 || ''Ayodhya Ki Ramleela'' ||[[Hanuman]] || || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Savdhaan India]] | |2020 || ''[[Savdhaan India]]'' || || [[Star Bharat]] || | ||
|- | |||
|} | |} | ||
===Reality shows=== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Channel !! Notes | |||
|- | |||
|2009 ||''[[Bigg Boss 3]]'' || Himself (WINNER) || [[Colors TV]] || | |||
|- | |||
|2011 ||''[[Maa Exchange]]'' || Himself || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]|| | |||
|- | |||
|2011 ||''[[Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout]]'' || Himself || [[NDTV Imagine]]|| | |||
|- | |||
|2013 ||''[[Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki]]'' || Himself || [[Life OK]]|| | |||
|- | |||
|2015 ||''[[Power Couple]]'' || Himself || [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]] || | |||
|- | |||
| || ''Laughter Da Master'' Season 2 & 3 || Judge || [[PTC Punjabi]] || | |||
|- | |||
|2018 || ''Mr Punjab'' || Judge || [[PTC Punjabi]] || | |||
|- | |||
|2019 || ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 9|Nach Baliye 9]]'' || Contestant || [[Star Plus]] || | |||
|- | |||
|2019 ||''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 13)|Bigg Boss 13]]'' ||Himself / Guest || [[Colors TV]] || | |||
|- | |||
|2020 ||''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]'' ||Himself / connection of Rakhi || [[Colors TV]] || | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
*[[Comedy Nights Bachao]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Male actors in Hindi television]] | [[Category:Male actors in Hindi television]] | ||
[[Category:Male actors in Punjabi cinema]] | [[Category:Male actors in Punjabi cinema]] | ||