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He was a well-known wrestler before he started acting in Hindi films in 1962 . {Link without Title} He is a former multi-timer World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. Dara Singh has competed against some of the greatest names in Wrestling history including the great Lou Thesz whom he defeated. Dara Singh is from , an Indian style of wrestling, in the milked sand wrestling pits of India called ''akhara''. Dara Singh was a favourite in wrestling tournaments in India. In addition to this he wrestled on invitation of the kings of various Indian princely states and wrestled frequently in ''haats'' and ''meals'' (fairs and carnivals). He also successfully competed against Professional Wrestlers in the United States . Upon his return to India he gained unprecedented popularity when he played the role of Hanuman in the television adaptation of the epic Ramayana . The series is amongst the most widely viewed in history. He has acted in over 100 films. REFERENCES
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