The Great Khali was born and raised in Dhirana, India.
The Great Khali, whose real name is Dalip Singh Rana, was born on August 27, 1972 in Dhirana, India. He began his professional wrestling career in 2000, and went on to compete in various promotions around the world, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He is a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion and WWE United States Champion.