The Great Khali Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Body Statistics, Biography
| The Great Khali Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 7 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 157 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 27, 1972 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Harminder Kaur |
The Great Khali is an Indian professional wrestler, wrestling promoter, and actor who is best known for his time in WWE. He made his professional wrestling debut in the year 2000 and previously served as an officer for the Punjab Police. Over the years, he has also been a part of a handful of shows and movies such as Bigg Boss, MacGruber, The Longest Yard, Pair of Kings, HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami, Ramaa: The Saviour, Get Smart, Outsourced, and Kushti.
Born Name
Dalip Singh Rana
Nick Name / Ring Name
Giant Singh, Khali, The Great Khali, Dalip Singh, Dilbu, The Punjabi Nightmare, The Punjabi Playboy, The Punjabi Titan, The Prince of the Land of Five Rivers
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Dhiraina, Himachal Pradesh, India
Residence
Punjab, India
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Wrestler, Actor, and former Powerlifter
Family
- Father – Jwala Ram
- Mother – Tandi Devi
- Siblings – He has 6 siblings.
Height
7 ft 1 in or 216 cm (Current Height)
His peak height was 7 ft 3 in or 221 cm
On July 26, 2012, he underwent brain surgery leading to 216 cm height and weight as 347 pounds as told by UPMC neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon, who led the surgical team.
Weight
157 kg or 347 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
The Great Khali has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Measurements
His measurements are not revealed at any reliable source. So, these may / may not be correct.
- Chest – 63 in
- Arms – 25 in
- Calves – He has skinny legs (Maybe this is the reason he wears long pants during Wrestling)
Shoe Size
It is not clear what shoe size he wears, as some sources say that he had worn size 22 shoes in Bigg Boss Season 4. Here is the picture of his shoes.
Others say that he wears an 18 EEEE shoe size. (via Wikia.com)
Brand Endorsements
Khali became the brand Ambassador for the Special Olympics for physically and mentally challenged persons in 2009. Also, Khali agreed to become the Indian Ambassador to China after an Indian diplomat was manhandled in China in 2012.
Religion
Hinduism
Best Known For
Professional Wrestling played in the United States
First Film
He made his first theatrical film appearance as Turley in the 2005 American sports comedy film The Longest Yard, starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, James Cromwell, Nelly, William Fichtner, and Burt Reynolds.
First TV Show
In 2010, he appeared in Bigg Boss (season 4) as Himself. It is a reality TV Show which aired on the “Colors” Channel. He was a contestant who entered Bigg Boss’ house on the 13th day as the first Wild Card Entry and exited on the 96th day.
Personal Trainer
APW (All Pro Wrestling) headquartered in California, United States
Khali Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Indian Punjabi Food, Eggs
- Favorite Comedian – Yakov Smirnoff
During Wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Punjabi Plunge / Khali Bomb (Two-handed chokeslam)
- Vise-Grip (Two-handed claw hold)
- Signature moves
- Big boot
- Brain chop
- Chokeslam
- Clothesline
- Delayed scoop slam
- Headbutt
- Kick to the head of a facedown opponent
- Leg drop
- Military press slam
- Nerve hold
- Repeated back elbow strikes to a cornered opponent
- Short–arm clothesline
- Slap to a cornered opponent’s chest, sometimes onto a charging or diving opponent
- Spin kick to an oncoming opponent
Khali Facts
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