Bio | |
Real Name | Dalip Singh Rana |
Nickname | Khali |
Profession | Professional Wrestler |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 216 cm in meters- 2.16 m in Feet Inches- 7’ 1” |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 157 kg in Pounds- 347 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 63 Inches – Waist: 46 Inches – Biceps: 25 Inches |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Wrestling | |
WWE Debut | 7 April 2006 |
Likes to fight against | The Undertaker and The Big Show |
Slam/Finishing move | The Khali Vice Grip or Brain Chop Khali Chop |
Records (main ones) | In 2006, he became the 1st Indian professional wrestler to sign a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) contract. |
Career Turning Point | When he won the Mr. India bodybuilding title in 1995 and 1996. |
Politics | |
Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (February 2022-present) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 27 August 1972 |
Age (as of 2021) | 49 Years |
Birthplace | Dhiraina, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Dhiraina, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Family | Father– Jwala Ram Mother– Tandi Devi; she died after battling with multi-organ problem in a hospital in Ludhiana on 20 June 2021 |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Gymming |
Controversies | In 2016, he suffered head injuries during a promotional event in Haldwani, after 2 foreign wrestlers trashed him with chairs. After it, he was immediately taken to a local hospital where he had 7 stitches to his head. |
Favourite Things | |
Food | Eggs |
Actor | Salman Khan |
Girls, Family & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Harminder Kaur |
Children | Daughter– Avleen Son– N/A |
Some Lesser Known Facts About The Great Khali
- Is The Great Khali a smoker?: No
- The Great Khali does not consume alcohol.
- Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Khali is believed to have derived his ring name, The Great Khali, from the Hindu Goddess Kali.
- He lacks agility and height due to his condition known as Acromegaly, which causes abnormal body growth.
- He began his earning journey as a laborer and simultaneously held a job at a restaurant named Malibar Hill.
- Afterwards, he pursued a career in the Punjab Police under the sports quota while simultaneously pursuing his passion for bodybuilding.
- In 1995 and 1996, his luck took a turn for the better as he emerged victorious in the prestigious Mr. India bodybuilding competition, altering his fortune.
- Thanks to his dedication and relentless efforts, he earned a spot in the prestigious All Pro Wrestling (APW) in the USA. He made his highly anticipated debut in October 2000.
- He began his wrestling career with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), but in 2006, he made his first appearance in the pinnacle of professional wrestling, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
- He became the 1st runner-up in the reality show Bigg Boss 4 when he participated in it back in 2010.
- In addition to that, he made appearances in a range of movies including The Longest Yard, Get Smart, MacGruber, Kushti, Ramaa: The Saviour, and Houba.
- He exhibits a strong devotion to his faith, engaging in daily meditation, abstaining from alcohol and tobacco, and aligning himself with the teachings of Indian spiritual leader Ashutosh Maharaj.
- His diet consists of consuming large quantities of food, including 5 liters of milk, 2-3 kilograms of chicken, 0.5-1 kilogram of dry fruits, 25-30 roti, pulses, vegetables, and 25 eggs at a time. He follows this routine 7 times a day.
- The Continental Wrestling Entertainment, a wrestling school located in Punjab, was established by him in 2015 after his departure from WWE.
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