The Punjabi actor and bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman died on Thursday due to a cardiac arrest. The news of his death led to shock waves. He breathed his last at the age of 47 and his nephew confirmed the cause of his death. Varinder’s family said he died after a heart attack on Thursday, his family said. Varinder’s nephew, Amanjot Singh Ghuman, told reporters in Jalandhar that he was hit by a cardiac arrest at the hospital around 17.00. The report further added that PTI added that Ghuman’s manager, Yadvinder Singh, said that Varinder experienced Axel pain, and to get the same controlled, he went to a private hospital in Amritsar. Here is everything you need to know about where the fans mourn his passing and offer condolences.
Born in Punjab, Mr. Asia Runner-Up
Ghuman was born in Gurdasput, Punjab and he bears the title of India in 2009. Later he continued to become a runner in Mr. Asia and established himself as one of India’s biggest names in professional bodybuilding. He was once elected by Arnold Schwarzenegger As a brand ambassador to market his products in Asia.
The world’s first Vegetarian bodybuilder
What sets him apart was his commitment to vegetarianism. Ghuman was widely recognized as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, a distinction that became a source of pride in India’s fitness community.
Turned to spectacle
After making a name for himself as a bodybuilder, Ghuman turned to act. He debuted with ‘Kabaddi again’ 2012, followed by performances in ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014)’ and ‘Marjaavaan (2019)’. 2023 he showed up along with Salman Khan In ‘Tiger 3’ which got him more recognition.
Real inspiration through social media
Ghuman off the screen was a dedicated fitness advocate who regularly shared training routines and motivational posts with his followers. His Instagram community of over one million admirers reflected the scope of his influence. For many young fitness aspirants, he was not only a bodybuilder but a mentor who proved that ethical choices and athletic excellence could coexist.