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Who 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 cardiac arrest during a minor procedure at Fortis Hospital, Amritsar, and was pronounced dead around 5.30 pm.
- Seeking treatment for shoulder pain, Ghuman traveled from Jalandhar to Amritsar on Tuesday for a minor muscle rupture procedure, his manager said.
- Ghuman was a trailblazer in bodybuilding and also acted in major films, known as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder with credits in Kabaddi Once More, Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans, and Tiger 3.
- Tributes and condolences poured in from across the film and fitness worlds as Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu called Varinder Ghuman's death `an irreparable loss for the country`.
- Known for his vegetarian diet and discipline, Ghuman challenged the belief that meat is necessary for bodybuilding and inspired youth and aspiring bodybuilders across gyms from Ludhiana to Los Angeles.
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Indian bodybuilder who worked for Arnold Schwarzenegger dies after going into cardiac arrest during surgery
Famous Indian bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman died at age 42 after going into cardiac arrest during surgery, leaving behind a legacy as Mr. India 2009 winner.
Varinder Singh Ghuman suffered a heart attack during a routine hospital surgery.
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.
Varinder Ghuman dies: Singer Mankirt Aulakh, ex-Punjab deputy CM pay tribute to Tiger 3 actor-bodybuilder
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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