Dalip Singh Rana was born in August 27, 1972. He is better known by his ring name The Great Khali. He is an Indian professional wrestler, actor, and former power lifter who won Mr. India in 1995 and 1996. He is presently signed to WWE on its Smack-Down brand. Before entering in wrestling career, he was an officer in the state police of Punjab.

The Great Khali is a World Heavyweight Champion but also appeared in the films at the Longest Yard (2005) and Get Smart (2008). When he was having the name Giant Khali or The Great Khali first became a professional wrestler for All Pro Wrestling (APW) in the United States, making his first appearance in October 2000, when teaming with Tony Jones against the West Side Playaz.

In August 2001, Giant Khali was brought into New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) by Team 2000 leader, Masahiro Chono, as Giant Khali, along with another big man, Giant Silva. They were the tallest tag team in pro wrestling history at an average height of 7 ft 2½ in, and a combined weight of 805 lb. The two teamed up for the first time at the Tokyo Dome in October, labeled "Club 7" by Chono, and they defeated Yutaka Yoshie, Kenzo Suzuki, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Wataru Inoue in a Handicap Match when Silva pinned Tanahashi and Inoue at the same time.

Giant Khali suffered his first loss in a tag match at the Tokyo Dome in January 2002 after Hiroyoshi Tenzan pinned him with a cradle. Giant Khali most critical loss came in August at Tokyo Nippon Budokan when, after a falling out, he was pinned by Silva in a singles match. He suffered another big tag defeat during March, being pinned by Manabu Nakanishi after a German suplex pin.