Varinder Singh Ghuman, a renowned Punjabi actor and professional bodybuilder, died on October 9, 2025, at the age of 42 due to a heart attack. The incident occurred while he was undergoing treatment for a minor shoulder or bicep injury at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar, where he suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be revived. His family confirmed the cause of death as a heart attack.
Background and Career Highlights
Born in 1983 or 1984 in Gurdaspur, Punjab, Ghuman was celebrated as India's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder. He achieved notable success in bodybuilding, winning the Mr. India title in 2009 and placing second in Mr. Asia. He was the first Indian to earn an IFBB pro card and served as a brand ambassador for Arnold Schwarzenegger's health products in Asia.
In acting, Ghuman made his Punjabi film debut as the lead in Kabaddi Once Again (2012) and appeared in Bollywood films such as Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014), Marjaavaan (2019), and notably as Shakeel in Salman Khan's Tiger 3 (2023).
Reactions and Legacy
The news of his passing has sparked tributes across social media and the fitness community, with many highlighting his contributions to bodybuilding and Punjabi cinema. Ghuman leaves behind a legacy as a fitness icon and actor, inspiring many with his dedication to vegetarianism and professional achievements.
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