Dalip Singh Rana, known professionally as The Great Khali, is a professional wrestler who became one of the most recognizable international stars in WWE history. Standing 7 feet 1 inch tall, he captured the World Heavyweight Championship in 2007, becoming the first Indian-born wrestler to win a world title in WWE. His imposing presence and mainstream visibility introduced millions of American viewers to an athlete from India at the highest level of sports entertainment. Khali’s success helped expand WWE’s global reach and demonstrated the growing international character of one of America’s largest entertainment brands.
