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The Great Khali- His real name is Dalip Singh Rana- 7'3" and weighs 420 pounds

Los Angeles

"The Great Khali" attends the reception given by Diamond Bar NRI community

Los Angeles, February 11, 2009
Swaran Dabgotra/ Gary Singh

Reception for a world class Wrestler Mr. Dalip Singh Rana known all over the world as” KHALI “ was held today in the evening at Diamond Palace, Diamond Bar, California. It was organized by the Diamond Bar community members. The organizers were Mr. Swaran Dabgotra of NRIpress.com and Mr. Surinder Bhogal. There were over 100 invited guests. The guests started arriving at 6 PM.


Mr. Khali was honored and awarded by Mr. Swaran Dabgotra with a trophy

While the guests were enjoying the snacks and drinks, the famous world wrestler Mr. KHALI entered the beautiful banquet hall at 7 PM and the enthusiastic crowd cheered and started clapping. It was a great seen. People were so attracted to see this 7’4” tall/big man. It was a very big attraction. Every one young, old, male or female wanted to get a picture with the star. That lasted for about 30 minutes.


Mr. Surinder Bhogal introduced him and shed some light on Mr. Khali’s life and his achievements. Then Mr. Dabgotra recited a short poem which he wrote on Khali sahib. “Khali ne Khallal Macha Ditta, which Akhade aan ke Te Goreyan noo Bharthu Paa Ditta” The audience applauded on every verse. Every one really enjoyed.

Mr. Khali addressed the audience for a few minutes. He thanked the organizers and the fans/audience for the love and respect given to him. He said he is thankful to God for everything in life he has achieved.

There was another celebrity Mr. Puneet Issar. Who is a very famous actor from Bollywood Film Industry. His presence added more color and fun to the evening and made it more enjoyable. He was also recognized and awarded a cerficate by Mr. Balwinder Garcha a well known personality in the Indian community. Mr. Punnet Issar also thanked everyone and at the request of the audience repeated some of the dialogues from his old movies. That brought more cheers in the hall.

At 9 PM very delicious dinner was served and then Mr. Khali requested to Mr. Swaran Dabgotra to recite the poem once again. At the end there was a vote of thanks and Good Bye.


 

 

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