Veteran bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away on Thursday following a heart attack, his family confirmed.
Ghuman had been experiencing shoulder pain and had visited a private hospital in Amritsar for treatment. His nephew, Amanjot Singh Ghuman, said he suffered a heart attack at the hospital in the evening. The 41-year-old actor had worked in several Hindi films including Tiger-3 (2023) with Salman Khan, Roar: Tigers of Sundarbans (2014), and Marjaavan (2019), along with the Punjabi film Kabaddi Once Again (2012).
Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, Ghuman was crowned Mr India in 2009 and was the runner-up at the Mr Asia pageant. A native of Gurdaspur, he lived in Jalandhar where he also owned a gym. Known as a dedicated vegetarian bodybuilder, he regularly shared fitness tips and workout videos on Instagram. He had also expressed his ambition to contest the Punjab assembly elections in 2027.
Political leaders across parties expressed their condolences. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu called Ghuman the “pride of Punjab” and said his death is “an irreparable loss for the country,” praising his discipline and fitness achievements.
Congress MP and former Deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa highlighted Ghuman’s contributions to Punjab’s prestige, while Congress MLA Pargat Singh remembered him as a disciplined athlete and vegetarian who inspired many. Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal also expressed grief over his untimely demise, calling him a role model for youth.
Varinder Singh Ghuman’s sudden passing has left a void in the fitness, film, and bodybuilding communities, and his fans across India mourn his loss.
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