Vindu Dara Singh (born Virender Singh Randhawa; 6 May 1964) is an Indian actor who performs in Hindi and Punjabi television films. He is the winner of the third season of Bigg Boss. He is known for having played the role of Lord Hanuman in the Jai Veer Hanuman television series on Sony TV.
Career Vindu made his acting debut in the 1994 Hindi film Karan. 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 Hanuman in the TV serial Jai Veer Hanuman, much like his father did in Ramayan. He has also starred as a supervillain in TV serials on Star Plus, including Zaal in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai (2003) 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, Nach Baliye, Comedy Circus, All Most Famous, and 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 had never occurred before, winning both the cash prize and car, and defeating Pravesh Rana and Poonam Dhillon. 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, Kambakkht Ishq, Maruti, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Son of Sardaar, Jatt James Bond, The Lion of Punjab, Housefull, and Housefull 2.
Personal life
Vindu's father was the wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh. He married actress Farah Naaz, with whom he had a son born on 6 February 1996. The couple divorced in 2002. Vindu married Russian model Dina Umarova in 2006, with whom he has a daughter born on 18 April 2009.
In May 2013, he was arrested for having links to bookies and involvement in the 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal. Vindu has rejected these allegations.
Filmography Films +YearFilmRoleNotes1994Karan Karan1996Rab Dian Rakhan Punjabi film2004Garv2004Mujhse Shaadi KarogiGang Member (Eagle Gang)2005Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya 2006Sri RamadasuHanuman Telugu film2007PartnerMr.Chadha2008Khushboo2009Team - The Force2009Maruti Mera DosstHanuman2009Kisse Pyaar KaroonInspector Jadhav2009Kambakkht IshqGulshan "Tiger" Shergill2010Housefull 2011The Lion of PunjabInspector Balbir Singh2011Sri Rama Rajyam Hanuman Telugu film2012Housefull 2Sosa D'Costa2012JokerSundi2012Son of SardarTito Singh Sandhu2013Love Yoou SoniyeBillu Punjabi film2014Jatt James BondBank Manager Punjabi film2022ForensicConstable Rawat2025Son of Sardar 2Tittu2026Welcome to the JungleGhoni
Dubbing roles Film title Original Voice Character Dub language Original language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes The Incredibles Samuel L. Jackson Lucius Best / Frozone(Barfila) Hindi English 2004 2004 The Hindi dub released as "Hum Hain Lajawab".Vrajesh Hirjee dubbed this character in sequel.
Television Year Serial Role Channel Notes1995–1996 Jai Veer Hanuman Hanuman Sony TV 1996–1997 Yug Bheema Daaku DD National 1997 Betaal Pachisi Zulmato 1999 Jai Ganesha Shani Zee TV 1999–2000 Gul Sanobar Turki 2000 Vishnu Puran Hanuman Zee TV 2001 Draupadi Bheema Sahara One 2001–2004 Ssshhhh...Koi Hai Various roles Star Plus 2007 Chandramukhi Bhanupratap DD National 2009 Black Rajeev Saxena 9X 2011 Kaala Saaya Rajeev Saxena Sahara One Reprisal series of Black2011 Adaalat Sanjay Bhagat Sony TV 2011–2012 Kahani Chandrakanta Ki Abhimanyu Singh Sahara One 2013 Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein Bhushan (Foolish Man) Zee TV 2020 Ayodhya Ki Ramleela Hanuman 2020 Savdhaan India Star Bharat
Reality shows Year Serial Role Channel Notes2009 Bigg Boss 3 Contestant Colors TV Winner2011 Maa Exchange Sony TV2011 Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout NDTV Imagine2013 Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan-Nawaazi ki Life OK2015 Power Couple Sony TV 2016 Laughter Da Master Season 2 & 3 Judge PTC Punjabi 2018 Mr Punjab PTC Punjabi 2019 Nach Baliye 9 Contestant Star Plus 2019 Bigg Boss 13 Guest Colors TV 2020 Bigg Boss 14 Colors TV
References
External links
Vindu Dara Singh Official Website