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Dara Singh was regarded as one of the most popular and admired names in Bollywood and Indian Television industry. Before venturing into films he became a household name in the world of wrestling. He garnered massive respect from fans for his unparalleled willpower and physical strength. Despite working in several films he is till date remembered for his iconic portrayal of Lord Hanuman in Ramanand Sagars mythological series Ramayan. Who was Dara Singh in love with? Though having a macho personality he was otherwise softie at heart and this came through when he fell madly in love with a Bollywood actress. The lady for whom he fell head-over-heels in love with was none other than Mumtaz one of the most prominent actresses of Hindi cinema. Dara Singh and Mumtazs romance started on the sets of Faulad a movie that saw the inception of their impeccable on-screen chemistry. While other top actresses of the time shied away from working with Dara Singh Mumtaz herself stepped up and took the offer. The two then went on to collaborate in several hit films such as Veer Bhimsen (1964) Samson (1964) Hercules (1964) Aandhi Aur Toofan (1964) and others. Their professional relationship soon became personal and particularly because their families were also deeply connected- Dara Singhs brother SS Randhawa was married to Mumtaz’s sister. Why Dara Singh and Mumtaz broke up? Dara Singh was captivated by Mumtazs beauty and charm and was eventually heartbroken when their relationship didnt meet a happy ending. The distance between the two increased after Mumtazs career soared and she started getting a lot of film offers due to which she had to take a step back from her love life and focus on her career. The demands of the industry and their changing dynamics became the reason for the breakup. Heartbroken Dara Singh subsequently blamed Bollywood for their separation the world of glamour fame and hectic work schedule drifted them apart.