Sangram Singh is an Indian professional wrestler, motivational speaker and television personality. He is known for representing India in international wrestling competitions and for his recovery from a childhood illness that left him unable to walk for several years before he took up the sport.
Key facts
| Name | Sangram Singh |
|---|---|
| Profession | Wrestler, motivational speaker |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Wrestling (Pehlwani / Freestyle) |
| Notable title | Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Champion |
| Spouse | Payal Rohatgi (actress) |
Background
Sangram Singh hails from Haryana, a state with a long tradition of producing wrestlers from its akharas. He has spoken publicly about being affected by rheumatoid arthritis as a child, an illness that restricted his mobility for years. After recovering, he trained in traditional Indian wrestling and later transitioned to the international freestyle format.
Career
Sangram Singh built his early reputation on the domestic dangal circuit, competing in mud-pit wrestling bouts before moving to mat wrestling. He won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Championship, a result that brought him wider recognition outside the traditional pehlwani audience.
He has also competed in mixed martial arts and professional wrestling exhibitions, and has appeared in promotional bouts staged in India and abroad. Beyond competition, Sangram Singh is active as a motivational speaker, addressing audiences on themes of perseverance, fitness and recovery from illness.
Television and public life
Sangram Singh has appeared on Indian reality television, including the celebrity reality show Bigg Boss, which raised his profile beyond sports audiences. He has also featured in fitness-related programmes and public events, and has been associated with social campaigns around health and disability awareness.
Personal life
Sangram Singh is married to Bollywood actress and television personality Payal Rohatgi. The couple's long engagement and subsequent wedding received wide coverage in Indian entertainment media.
Significance
Sangram Singh is regarded as one of the contemporary faces of Indian wrestling outside the Olympic medal circuit, particularly in popularising the sport through media appearances and motivational work. His personal story—recovery from a debilitating illness to a career in heavyweight wrestling—has been frequently cited in Indian media as an example of athletic perseverance.