Former Indian cricketer and coach Yograj Singh has made his mark not only on the cricket field but also on the Bollywood screen. Yograj, who is in the news for his outspoken statements, still remains in the headlines with his views. Born on 25 March 1958, Yograj is celebrating his 67th birthday today.

Journey from cricket to Bollywood

Yograj Singh entered the world of films after his cricket career. In 1983, he debuted with the Punjabi film 'Partition' and then acted brilliantly in films like 'Yaar Gariba Da', 'Qurbani Jatt Di', 'Subedar', and 'Mehndi Shagna Di'. He played negative and supporting roles in most films.

Made a name in Hindi films too

Yograj Singh also left his mark in Bollywood. In the 2013 film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', he played the role of coach Randhir Singh. Apart from this, his acting in 'Manje Bistre', 'Hard Kaur', 'Yara Ve' and '25 Kille' was also highly appreciated.

Controversial statements and controversies

Yograj Singh has also been in controversies due to his statements. He made many serious allegations against cricketers like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil Dev, which remained in the headlines.