Varinder Singh Ghuman, the acclaimed professional bodybuilder and actor known for his work in Hindi and Punjabi cinema, passed away at the age of 41 following a heart attack, his family confirmed. Ghuman, who won the Mr. India title in 2009 and was runner-up at the Mr. Asia pageant, had appeared in films such as Tiger 3, Roar: Tigers of Sundarbans, and Marjaavan.
Varinder Singh Ghuman passes away
As per reports, he had gone to Amritsar`s Fortis Hospital to undergo a minor operation for a bicep injury. Since it was a minor operation, he was supposed to return today. However, he suffered a cardiac arrest and died. Ghuman`s manager, Yadvinder Singh, said the actor was experiencing shoulder pain and had gone to a private hospital in Amritsar for treatment.
About Varinder Singh Ghuman
Ghuman had recently worked with superstar Salman Khan in the film Tiger 3 in 2023. He played Shakeel, a Pakistani Prison Guard. His other Hindi films include Roar: Tigers of Sundarbans in 2014 and Marjaavan in 2019. He also worked in the Punjabi film Kabaddi Once Again in 2012.
Ghuman, who was 6 feet 2 inches tall, won the Mr India title in 2009 and had secured second place in the Mr Asia pageant. A native of Gurdaspur, he was currently residing in Jalandhar, where he also owned a gym. Known as a vegetarian bodybuilder, he was passionate about fitness and regularly shared his workout videos on Instagram. He had also expressed his desire to contest the Punjab assembly polls in 2027.
Politicians mourn demise
Politicians across party lines consoled his family over his demise. Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu called Ghuman the “pride of Punjab” and termed his death an “irreparable loss for the country”.
Congress MP and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa credited Ghuman with bringing glory to Punjab. “It is heartbreaking to hear the news of the sudden demise of Punjab`s famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman. He brought glory to Punjab with his hard work, discipline, and talent. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family to bear this loss,” Randhawa said on X.
