US EditionWho was Varinder Ghuman who passed away due to cardiac arrest?
Varinder Singh Ghuman, world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder and Mr India 2009, died of cardiac arrest during minor bicep surgery at Fortis Hospital, Amritsar, officials said.
- On October 10, 2025, Punjabi actor and professional bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman died after suffering a heart attack at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar, with doctors confirming he passed around 5.30 pm.
- On Tuesday, Varinder Singh Ghuman came alone from Jalandhar, Punjab to Amritsar for treatment of a minor biceps injury described as a minor procedure.
- Ghuman was a trailblazer in bodybuilding and also acted in major films, known as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder with credits including Kabaddi Once More and Tiger 3.
- Tributes and condolences poured in from across the film and fitness worlds, with Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu calling Ghuman `an irreparable loss for the country` and Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa offering heartfelt condolences.
- Known for his vegetarian diet and discipline, Ghuman challenged meat-based bodybuilding myths and inspired youth and gyms from Ludhiana to Los Angeles.
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The fitness scene mourns body building star Varinder Singh Ghuman: The muscle protz from India died at the age of only 47 years after a heart attack. He also worked as a brand ambassador for Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman has passed away at the age of 42 after suffering a heart attack. The news of his death was confirmed on Thursday evening by former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and Member of Parliament, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who shared a heartfelt message on his X account. Varinder, known for his towering physique and dedication to fitness, appeared in the 2023 Salman Khan film Tiger 3. Bodybuilder Varinder Ghu…
Who was Varinder Ghuman who passed away due to cardiac arrest?
Renowned Punjabi actor and bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman has passed away at 47 following a cardiac arrest. Ghuman, celebrated as the world's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, also made a mark in films like 'Tiger 3'. His passing has deeply saddened fans and the fitness community, ...
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