The Great Khali was born on 27th August 1972 in a small town of Himachal Pradesh. He suffers from a Hormonal Disorder called Acromegaly, which has a massive impact on the human body. It turns the individuals into giant body and also gets them a protruded chin along with several other effects on the body. His real name is Dalip Singh Rana.
Personal Information
| Real Name | Dalip Singh Rana |
| Ring Name | The Great Khali |
| Nick Name | Khali |
| Profession | Professional wrestler |
Physical Statistics
| Height (approx.) | 7’1” (216 cm / 2.16 m) |
| Weight (approx) | 157 kg / 347 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Chest- 63 inches Waist– 46 inches Biceps– 25 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 27 August 1972 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 53 Years |
| Birthplace | Dhiraina village , Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Caste | Rajput |
| School | Incomplete |
Family & Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 27 February 2002 |
| Wife/ Spouse(s) | Harminder Kaur |
| Parents | Father- Jwala Ram Mother- Tandi Devi (Died, June 2021) |
| Children | Daughter- Avleen Rana (Born 26 February 2014 ) |
| Siblings | Brother- Mangal Rana (Elder) |
Sports Career
| Debut | WWE in 2006 |
| Retired | 27 April 2018 |
| Coach/Mentor | Mehal Singh Bhullar (Retired IPS officer), (ex-DSP) |
| Awards, Honours | 2002- Teisen Hall Six-Man Tournament (Masahiro Chono and Giant Silva) in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) 2007- World Heavyweight Championship & Royal Rumble Winner 2007– Named ‘Most Overrated Wrestler’ in Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2008- Named ‘Worst Gimmick by a Wrestler’ in 2008 in Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2008- Slammy Award for Damn! Moment of the Year 2017- Pride in World Wrestling Champion Award at Stardust Achievers Award in Dubai 2021- Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2021) Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) Heavyweight Championship (2 times) |
Acting Career
| Debut | 2005 – Hollywood Film (The Longest Yard) As Turley 2010 – Bollywood Film (Kushti) As Dalip Singh Rana 2010 – Hindi TV (Bigg Boss 4) As a contestant 2011 – English TV: (Outsourced) As Rajiv |
Personal Preferences
| Favorite Actor | Salman Khan |
| Favorite Food | Eggs, all Punjabi foods, chicken |
Money Factor
| Net Worth (approx) | $2 billion |
What You Never Knew About The Great Khali
- Before Dalip came into the wrestling, he worked as Security Guard in Shimla and then he became a police officer in Punjab.
- Besides wrestling, Khali performed in some movies and reality shows like Big Boss season 4, Pair of Kings, Get Smart, etc.
- He won the title of World Heavyweight Championship of WWE. During 2015, he left wrestling and opened his wrestling school in Punjab.
- Earlier, he used to work as a labourer and worked for a restaurant named Malabar Hill.
- Later he joined Punjab Police as an officer because of his sports quota.
- Along with his job at police, he continued to work on the development of his bodybuilding.
- He won Mr. India Bodybuilding Title in 1995 & 1996.
- With his hardships and dedication, he was selected for All Pro Wrestling (APW) in the USA and made his debut in the month of October in 2000.
- During 2006, he made his debut in WWE with the popular Diaviri.
- He is a follower of Indian guru Ashutosh Maharaj, and he neither drinks nor smoke.
- His height is 7 foot 1 inch and is known as the 8th tallest wrestler in the history of the wrestling profession.
