Dalip Singh Rana Biography
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Dalip Singh Rana (born 27 August 1972) is an Indian professional wrestler and wrestling promoter better known by his ring name The Great Khali. He is best known for his tenure in WWE where he became the first Indian-born WWE World Heavyweight Champion in history.[a]
Dalip Singh's famous achievements in WWE made him a national hero in India. In a country where cricket is the most popular sport, he created sensation by winning WWE championship in 2007, became one of the most famous athletes and a legend in India. WWE honoured Khali by inducting him in WWE Hall of Fame in 2021.[b]
He made his professional wrestling debut in 2000. Before embarking on his professional wrestling career, he was an Assistant Sub-Inspector[dubious – discuss] of Punjab Police. He has appeared in four Hollywood films, two Bollywood films and several television shows. He is the founder and head coach of India's largest professional wrestling promotion, Continental Wrestling Entertainment, founded in 2015.[non-primary source needed] He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the 2021 class.
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