Comic book dedicated to late Dara Singh launched by his son Vindu

The heroic exploits of first ever "Super Hero" Late Dara Singh, in the ring and outside it, has come in a graphic avatar as a

comic book

series. The comic book is based on the wrestling icon's life with illustrations done in photorealistic technique, encompassing paintings, drawing and other graphic media.

The project helmed by his son Vindu Dara Singh, saw the series being launched on the first day at an annual comic based convention in Mumbai.

Raju Srivastav

, Naved Jaffri, Shaad Randhawa, Salma Agha, Zara Khan, George Emmanual , Calib, Mahrukh Mirza, and many more celebs were present to wish the comic series success.

Talking about the comic series Vindu Dara Singh said, "The book will present my father Dara Singh as the real life

superhero

, who was a world wrestling champion and an inspiration to everyone. Right from his brand of raw, overpowering aggression inside the wrestling ring to his discipline and humility outside it, the aim is to present the lesser known side of the Rustom-e-Hind to the world. I hope you like it, love it & support it"

Naved Jafri added, "When we grew up we slowly realized what a great man he was. His son Vindu Dara Singh is a great friend of ours & we are all here for him & Dara Uncle." Shaad Randhawa too shared his memories with the legend, "Dara ji was a legend. Not only he was a star but a great human being too. I used to call him bada daddy so very politely once I asked him whether he was the strongest person in the world to which he replied - No there are many stronger people than me but the strength comes from within." Salma Agha said "Today is such a occasion that entire India will be proud of as we are known to the world because of him in the world of wrestling and also in Bollywood."

World Wrestling Champion & Iron man of Indian Cinema Dara Singh, defeated some of the fiercest contemporaries of his time and gained fame globally. The biographical comic book will focus on some of the lesser known facts about his childhood, his first stint in “pehalwani” and later years. The comic book will also motivate youth and children on how to exercise, proper diet, and valuable tips to keep the body fit and fine.