Dalip Singh Rana better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian professional wrestler, actor and a former powerlifter.He won Mr. India in 1995 and 1996. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling on its SmackDown! brand. He was an officer in the Punjab state police; he was also a labourer.Singh suggested the ringname "The Great Khali" after the Hindu goddess Kalidevi.
The making of "The Great Khali"
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"The Great Khali" was born to Jwala Ram (father) and Tandi Devi (mother); he is one of seven siblings.He didn't attend much school due to poverty.His exceptional growth and power encouraged him to start working as a Roadside stone breaker at a young age on daily wages to provide bread for his poor family. As he grew up he started playing various sports and prooved to be a really good sportsman. He also took interest in Body building and carved his body in a wonderful shape, at this time he was still working as a Roadside laborer.
The Director General of Punjab police Mr. M.S. Bhullar (now retired) saw Dalip and his talent in bodybuilding and decided to help him. He got Dalip a job in the Punjab Police as a constable in 1993.The fixed salary financially helped him and he began putting more effort into bodybuilding. He also joined various Gyms and Boxing clubs in Jalandhar.
In 1999, with due support from his colleagues and family, Dalip Singh went to United States of America on a Work permit and joined the wrestling school of All Pro Wrestling.
Wrestling career
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The Great Khali started his wrestling career in the All Pro Wrestling.After a short career in All Pro Wrestling Khali went to join New Japan Pro Wrestling, the largest and the most famous Professional Wrestling company of Asia.
The Great Khali began his WWE career on WWE SMACKDOWN!
He then joined WWE ECW and WWE RAW.
Championships and accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
World Heavyweight Championship (1 time).
Personal life
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Singh married Harminder Kaur on February 27, 2002.On contrary to everyone's belief he says he is a vegetarian, abhoring tobacco and alcohol.
