The Great Khali is not only a successful wrestler but also a beloved entertainer. The former WWE champion keeps his fans engaged by posting captivating content on social media. On the occasion of his birthday, let’s take a look at how Dalip Singh Rana made a powerful impact at Hollywood’s Box Office back in his career.
Former WWE wrestler The Great Khali (Photo credit: Sanjeev Verma/ HT via Getty Images)
New Delhi: Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as The Great Khali, has showcased his talent not only in the wrestling ring but also in the entertainment arena. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, who turns 52 on Tuesday (August 27, 2024), entertained television audiences by participating in Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 4 in 2010. But did you know that The Great Khali made his Hollywood debut long before that? Let us enlighten you.
In 2005, he appeared in the Adam Sandler starrer The Longest Yard. The Great Khali portrayed the character of Turley in the Peter Segal directorial. Take a look:
The storyline of this sports comedy revolves around a former professional American football quarterback who ends up in prison. The plot intensifies as he assembles a team to play against the guards.
The Longest Yard also featured Chris Rock, James Cromwell, Nelly, William Fichtner and Burt Reynolds in pivotal roles. It turned out to have the highest opening weekend gross of Adam Sandler’s career at the Box Office.
The Great Khali in Bigg Boss
On the small screen, The Great Khali elevated the entertainment quotient by competing against some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry in the controversial reality show. The fourth season marked Bhaijaan of B-Town’s first stint as the host of the series.
He managed to reach the grand finale of Bigg Boss season 4, alongside Ashmit Patel, Dolly Bindra and Shweta Tiwari. The Great Khali bagged the first runner-up spot at the conclusion of the show, while Shweta emerged victorious.
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