India’s well-known bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away at the age of 42 in Amritsar, Punjab. He was one of the country’s most recognized fitness icons and was often called India’s best vegetarian bodybuilder. His sudden death has left fans and fitness lovers across the nation shocked and saddened.
Vegetarian bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42
According to reports, Varinder Ghuman died after suffering a heart attack on Thursday. His family said he had gone to a private hospital in Amritsar for treatment after feeling pain in his shoulder. While undergoing treatment, he suffered a heart attack and could not be saved. His nephew, Amanjot Singh Ghuman, confirmed the news to reporters.
Varinder Ghuman was born in Gurdaspur, Punjab, and was living in Jalandhar at the time of his death. Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, he won the Mr India title in 2009 and also finished second in the Mr Asia bodybuilding competition. Ghuman was famous for his strict vegetarian diet and healthy lifestyle, which inspired many young people to believe that muscle building is possible without eating meat.
Apart from bodybuilding, Varinder also made a mark in the film industry. He appeared in several movies, including Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014), Marjaavaan (2019), and the Punjabi film Kabaddi Once Again (2012). He also acted alongside Salman Khan in Tiger 3 (2023), which brought him nationwide recognition.
On social media, Ghuman had more than 1 million followers on Instagram, where he regularly shared his workout videos and fitness advice. He also owned a gym in Jalandhar and had expressed his desire to enter Punjab politics in the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections.
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Several political leaders, including Ravneet Singh Bittu, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and Sukhbir Singh Badal, expressed grief over his untimely death. They called him the “pride of Punjab” and praised his dedication, discipline, and inspirational journey.
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