Yograj Singh is an Indian former first-class cricketer and film actor. He represented India internationally during the early 1980s and later transitioned to a career in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Yograj Singh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Role | Right-arm fast-medium bowler |
| Other profession | Actor (Punjabi and Hindi films) |
Background
Yograj Singh hails from Punjab, India. He came up through the domestic cricket circuit in northern India before being selected for the national side. He is known to a wider audience both for his playing days and for his subsequent work in Indian cinema.
Cricket career
Yograj Singh played first-class cricket in India and was picked for the Indian national team in the early 1980s. He featured in international matches for India during that period as a fast-medium bowler. After his international stint, he continued to play in domestic cricket before retiring from the game.
Film career
Following his cricket career, Yograj Singh moved into acting. He has appeared in a number of Punjabi-language films and has also taken on supporting roles in Hindi cinema, often playing authoritative or paternal characters.
Significance
Yograj Singh is among the cricketers from Punjab who went on to play for India in the 1980s. His later visibility as a film actor has given him a public profile beyond the sporting world.
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References
- Wikidata entity: Q3520815