Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/08/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Dhiraina, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about The Great Khali
31/08/2026
The Great Khali was involved in a minor car accident in India after his SUV collided with another vehicle near the Panipat toll plaza. He later reassured fans on Instagram that he was unhurt and said the incident was not serious.
20/08/2026
The Great Khali visited flood-affected areas in Assam to support people impacted by severe flooding. Reports said he traveled to affected villages in the Sivasagar district and extended assistance to local residents.
07/07/2026
The Great Khali confirmed in an interview that he is retired from in-ring competition. He said a full-time return is not possible because of his knee, though he left open the possibility of a very limited one-off appearance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Dalip Singh Rana |
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| Nickname | Khali |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 7' 1" |
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| Weight | 157 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 63 Inches, Waist: 46 Inches, Biceps: 25 Inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Second standard dropout |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste/Community | Rajput |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby | Gymming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/02/2002 |
Family
| Father | Jwala Ram |
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| Mother | Tandi Devi |
| Siblings | Brothers - Inder Singh, Mangat Singh Rana |
| Spouse | Harminder Kaur |
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Career
| Professions |
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| WWE Debut | 21/04/2006 against Funaki |
| Coach/Mentor | Mehal Singh Bhullar (Retired Indian Police Service officer, ex-Director General of the Punjab Police) |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Virat Kohli |
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| IPL Team | Punjab Kings |
| Hollywood Actor | Adam Sandler |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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| Bike Collection |
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| Salary/Income (approx.) | $2.2 million |
| Assets/Properties | 3 properties worth more than Rs 10 crores - A house in Atlanta, USA; A house in his village Dhiraina in Himachal Pradesh; A house in Jalandhar in Punjab |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $6 million (Rs 49 crore) in 2023 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The Great Khali, a retired professional wrestler, has a diverse background as a promoter, actor, ex-Punjab Police official, bodybuilder, and trainer. | |
| 2. Struggling with studies, he left school at a young age. | |
| 3. He achieved victory in the bodybuilding contest Mr India in both 1995 and 1996. | |
| 4. Before joining WWE in 2006, he competed in different wrestling promotions. | |
| 5. In 2015, he founded his wrestling promotion, CWE. | |
| 6. He follows a daily meditation routine due to his spiritual beliefs. | |
| 7. He won the World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) in WWE on 20/07/2007 by winning a 20-man battle royal on SmackDown. | |
| 8. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the class of 2021. | |
| 9. He won the Slammy Award for 'Damn!' Moment of the Year in 2008. | |
| 10. He won the NJPW Teisen Hall Six-Man Tournament in 2002 with Masahiro Chono and Giant Silva. | |
| 11. He held the CWE Heavyweight Championship 2 times. | |
| 12. His WWE contract expired on 13/11/2014. | |
| 13. He has appeared in films including The Longest Yard (2005), Get Smart (2008), and MacGruber (2010), and TV shows like Outsourced and Pair of Kings. | |
| 14. Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked him #83 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2008. | |
| 15. He was a police officer in the Punjab state police before his wrestling career. | |
| 16. Signature moves include Punjabi Plunge, Khali Vise Grip, Khali Chop, and Brain Chop. |
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