The world knows him as the World Wrestling Entertainment's Great Khali.

He stands at 7 feet 3 inches and is one of television wrestling's most popular stars. But speaking to the media in Mumbai on Saturday, May 10, Dalip Singh Rana - his real name, in case you didn't know -- said he had gone through a lot of hardships and paid his dues.

The gentle giant - at least that's what he was at the media interaction - outlined his initial struggles, and said he starts his day remembering the Paramatma (God) and by going to the gym.

The Great Khali, originally from Una in Himachal Pradesh, also spoke about what it felt like to be back in Mumbai.