The Great Khali

“After intensive body building for eight years, I went to the U.S. for training. There, I learnt the art of wrestling. Later, I went to Japan and joined a wrestling group.”

“I left India for U.S. with Rs 2,000 only in hand, where I have gone through some very difficult times before entering into wrestling.”

“I always want young Indians to succeed. Our country has a lot of potential, and it needs to be tapped into.”

“The WWE has failed in India.”

“Non-resident Indians love me and cough up huge sums of money to watch me fight in the ring.”

“Performing in India is very close to my heart, and it is very humbling to see that so many people have so much love to offer me.”

“I watched wrestling for the first time on television while in Punjab, after which I started working seriously to become a good wrestler.”

“I have struggled hard to attain this fame.”

“Haryana is one state that loves combat sports. In fact, majority of the kids who learn wrestling from me are from Haryana.”

“There is no dearth of talent in India, and it is going to be the force to reckon with in world wrestling in future.”

“Years ago, I was a nobody. Now, I am a face recognized almost across the world.”

“You can't share things about India with Americans, as they don't seem interested. Their culture is different.”

“I was the first Indian to take on and beat the best in professional wrestling, but I certainly don't want to be the last.”

“I don't watch many films.”

“I was an unknown face before I joined the WWE.”

“In order to help the talented Indian wrestlers, I am always ready to talk to them and answer their queries.”

“I drink a lot of milk and exercise a lot.”

“As I am well versed in the art of free-style wrestling, I am keen to pass on this art to the coming generation.”

“Even when I was employed with the Punjab Police, I was into body-building.”

“I travel nearly 200 to 300 miles a day for my matches and promotions and end up eating junk food, which is not good for me. Things are better when I am at home; my wife is a very good cook, and she makes rice, dal, and chapatis for me.”