Having a Kushti match with Rajpal Yadav is a big comedy in itself: Khali

World famous WWE wrestler “The Great Khali” is a native of Himachal Pradesh. “Khali” has participated and won in many international wrestling matches and has put India on the world-map in international wrestling. He has made India proud because of his countless achievements. 

Khali’s real name is Dilip Singh Rana. This humble and a modest policeman working with the Punjab Police has now become a household name. Everyone wants to associate with Khali especially the hindi film producers who want him to act in their movies.

The international star who is currently in India to promote his forthcoming movie “Kushti” produced by Venus Ad Films which is releasing on 14th May 2010 spoke to us about the movie.

Rajpal Yadav, Om Puri, Sharat Saxena and Nargis will be seen in the lead roles “Kushti” directed by Rajeev Kumar. Excerpts -

Tell us about your experience working in the movie “Kushti”. 

It was amazing working in the film. I really enjoyed working with all co-stars and we really bonded well on the sets. We used to eat together and they used to talk to me as if they knew me from a very long time. Director Rajeev Kumar has worked very hard on the making of the movie.

What role do u enact in this film?

As the title suggests “Kushti” is based on wrestling and the movie revolves around wrestling mania in a rural village in India. I play the part of a wrestler in the movie.

We have heard that you had a wrestling match with Rajpal?

Yes we did have to shoot for a wrestling match and it was fun doing it. Rajpal is a talented actor and it was a wonderful experience working with him. Having a “Kushti” match or a chat with Rajpal is a big comedy in itself .

There are speculations that earlier you were a bit apprehensive to work in this movie.

Firstly I am associated with WWE and also I had a difficulty in finding free dates as I had prior commitments. I agreed to do the film on the insistence of Venus Ad Films who are producing the movie under their banner.

Are you acting in the movie “Rama”?

Yes I am doing a movie titled “Rama -The Savior” It’s a children’s movie and I have done a hip-hop dance number with the kids in the movie.

So will you be acting in more hindi movies in the future?

Yes I am interested in doing more and more hindi movies and I am flooded with film offers. But my first priority remains WWE who has made the person that I am today and it leaves me with very less time to act in movies.

What do you prefer working in Hollywood or Bollywood?

I am very attached to my motherland and it gives me immense satisfaction to work in Bollywood.

What all Hollywood movies have you acted in?

In the year 2005 I have done a movie “The longest Yard” and in 2008 I acted in a movie “Get Smart”. I have also done a movie with actor Brad Pitt.

By santabanta.com