World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star 'The great Khali' is all set to star in a Bollywood film being shot extensively in Madurai. Khali who is in India for a month-long vacation made himself available for the shooting of a Bollywood film 'Khushti' at Aathamkudi in Sivagangai District in Tamil Nadu. At a press conference in Mumbai, Khali expressed his happiness at getting the opportunity to work in a Bollywood film. Khali is playing a character role in 'Khushti'. "The director is very good. He taught me everything very well. I am thankful to the entire crew. I am fortunate to have such a good crew," said Khali. The film made under Venus Films will also star Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, Nargis and Manoj Joshi. "I feel that people like Khali are an inspiration for our country. In spite of reaching tremendous heights, he is extremely humble. I don't think any other superstar is like him," said Rajpal Yadav, Bollywood Actor. Nargis, who is the lead female protagonist and Khali's costar in the movie being directed by director TK Rajeev Kumar is very excited about working with Khali. "I was awestruck and speechless. I had no words. Khali is like a giant with a very gentle heart. He is a very nice person, very grounded, very humble," said Nargis. Nargis had earlier appeared in a Bollywood flick named 'Garam Masala'. The WWE star has already worked in a Hollywood movie 'The longest yard' and now he will act in a Bollywood children's adventure film 'Ramma-The Saviour'.
Khali, 35, the tallest WWE wrestler, is 7 feet 3 inches and weighs 190 kilograms. He took to bodybuilding and won the Mr. India title in 1995 and 1996. He worked as a porter before joining the state police in Punjab. He is now a sub-inspector in the police force and is on long leave to continue the fight in WWE.source: indiatimes.com
The Great Khali Profile
Real Name: Dalip Singh Rana
Best Known As: " The Great Khali " for his professional wrestling career in World Wrestling Entertainment. WWE Management gave him the name after the great GODDESS of Power "KALI", her trait of destroying evil.
Born On: August 27, 1972
Hometown: Dhirana in Himachal Pradesh.
Height: 7'3"
Weight: 420lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Dominant Hand: Right
Citizen: Indian
Martial Status: Married
Spouse: Harminder Kaur. On 27 February 2002
Signed with WWE: January 2, 2006.
WWE Debut: April 7, 2006 Friday Night SmackDown Episode.
Trained By: APW Boot Camp. All Pro Wrestling is an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Hayward, California.
Moveset: Khali Vice Grip (Two-handed clawhold), Khali Bomb (Chokebomb), Brain chop
Big boot, Headbutt, Clothesline, Short-arm clothesline, Spin kick, usually to a charging opponent, Delayed scoop slam, Leg drop.
Notable Feuds : The Undertaker, Kane, Batista, John Cena
Career Highlights: World Heavyweight Championship (1 time). by winning a Battle Royal (July 20, 2007).
