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29 March 2024

Tributes pour in for India's superman Dara Singh

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Dara Singh, the 84-year-old strongman and Bollywood actor passed away after battling for his life in a Mumbai hospital for the last four days.

On Wednesday, doctors did not give any hope of his surviving the crisis after a scan showed that he had suffered significant damage in his brain and was unlikely to wake up.

The veteran was moved back to his residence on Wednesday night.

"He is already home. Please don't follow us. When he breathes his last, I'll let you know. There is no hope," his son Vindu Dara Singh told reporters.

The actor had been rushed to the hospital after suffering a major heart attack and had been admitted to the hospital in a “critical condition" on July 7.

The muscle man was last seen in 2007 release ‘Jab We Met’, where he played the role of Kareena Kapoor’s grandfather.
 

Bollywood stars took to social netwokring sites after waking up on Thursday morning and learning of the death of India's first superhero.

Amitabh Bachchan: T 802 - Dara Singh ji passed away this morning. A great Indian and one of the finest humans..An entire era of his celebrated presence gone !

Shah Rukh Khan: Wrestlers r made of sweat,determination & a hard to find alloy called guts...most apt for Dara Singhji our very own Superman.Will miss u sir

Abhishek Bachchan: Dada ji passes away. Had the honour of working with him in Shararat. The most gentle and kind man. Really looked up to him. Will miss him.

Farah Khan: The gentlest giant is no more.Dara uncle the 1st ever action hero of our country,rest in peace.

Mahesh Bhatt: Dara Singh passes away!Memories of this warm 'pehlwan' turned actor flicker in my memory.When childhood heroes die the world looks desolate.

Kunal Kohli: Dara Singh Personified Strength & Goodness in abundance. Our first super hero. Dara Singh.