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The Great Khali
Dalip Singh Rana (born 27 August 1972), better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian-born American former professional wrestler, promoter, and actor. He is best known for his tenure with WWE, where he became the first Indian-born world champion. Standing over 7 feet tall due to acromegaly, Khali gained attention for his imposing stature and was prominently featured in WWE storylines throughout the mid-2000s to early 2010s.
Rana began his professional wrestling career in 2000, competing in the United States for All Pro Wrestling (APW), followed by appearances in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and other international promotions. He signed with WWE in 2006, where he was involved in high-profile feuds with The Undertaker, John Cena, Batista, and Triple H, and participated in major events such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam. Outside the ring, Khali appeared in films including The Longest Yard (2005) and Get Smart (2008), and finished as runner-up on the reality television show Bigg Boss 4 in 2011.
In 2015, Rana founded Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) based in Jalandhar, Punjab. Khali was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 and continues to make occasional appearances for the company.
Rana was born into a Hindu Rajput family to parents Jwala Ram and Tandi Devi in the village of Dhiraina, located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. He was one of seven siblings in a financially struggling household and worked various odd jobs in his youth to support his family.
Rana has acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that results in abnormal growth, including gigantism and pronounced facial features such as jaw protrusion. While working as a security guard in Shimla, he was noticed by a police officer[specify] from the neighbouring state of Punjab. The officer, known for mentoring athletes within the Punjab Police, facilitated Rana's recruitment into the Punjab Police force in 1993, where he began training in sports and physical fitness at a more serious level.
Competing under the ring name Giant Singh, Rana began his professional wrestling career with All Pro Wrestling (APW), based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He made his debut in October 2000.
APW trainee Brian Ong died on 28 May 2001 after sustaining a serious injury a few days prior in a training session following a botched flapjack maneuver from Singh. Although Singh was not held personally liable, Ong's family filed a lawsuit against APW in which he was found to be a contributing factor. A jury found the promotion liable for recklessness and awarded the Ong family $1.3 million in damages.
During this period, Rana also briefly signed a contract with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he spent time in training and development. However, his tenure was cut short when WCW was acquired by its rival, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), in March 2001.
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The Great Khali
Dalip Singh Rana (born 27 August 1972), better known by his ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian-born American former professional wrestler, promoter, and actor. He is best known for his tenure with WWE, where he became the first Indian-born world champion. Standing over 7 feet tall due to acromegaly, Khali gained attention for his imposing stature and was prominently featured in WWE storylines throughout the mid-2000s to early 2010s.
Rana began his professional wrestling career in 2000, competing in the United States for All Pro Wrestling (APW), followed by appearances in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and other international promotions. He signed with WWE in 2006, where he was involved in high-profile feuds with The Undertaker, John Cena, Batista, and Triple H, and participated in major events such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam. Outside the ring, Khali appeared in films including The Longest Yard (2005) and Get Smart (2008), and finished as runner-up on the reality television show Bigg Boss 4 in 2011.
In 2015, Rana founded Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) based in Jalandhar, Punjab. Khali was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 and continues to make occasional appearances for the company.
Rana was born into a Hindu Rajput family to parents Jwala Ram and Tandi Devi in the village of Dhiraina, located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. He was one of seven siblings in a financially struggling household and worked various odd jobs in his youth to support his family.
Rana has acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that results in abnormal growth, including gigantism and pronounced facial features such as jaw protrusion. While working as a security guard in Shimla, he was noticed by a police officer[specify] from the neighbouring state of Punjab. The officer, known for mentoring athletes within the Punjab Police, facilitated Rana's recruitment into the Punjab Police force in 1993, where he began training in sports and physical fitness at a more serious level.
Competing under the ring name Giant Singh, Rana began his professional wrestling career with All Pro Wrestling (APW), based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He made his debut in October 2000.
APW trainee Brian Ong died on 28 May 2001 after sustaining a serious injury a few days prior in a training session following a botched flapjack maneuver from Singh. Although Singh was not held personally liable, Ong's family filed a lawsuit against APW in which he was found to be a contributing factor. A jury found the promotion liable for recklessness and awarded the Ong family $1.3 million in damages.
During this period, Rana also briefly signed a contract with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he spent time in training and development. However, his tenure was cut short when WCW was acquired by its rival, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), in March 2001.