- Renowned actor and bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman has tragically died at the age of 42.
- The cause of death was a sudden cardiac arrest that occurred during a shoulder surgery.
- Ghuman was a celebrated athlete, winning the Mr. India title and being the first Indian to earn an IFBB Pro Card.
- He recently appeared alongside Salman Khan in the blockbuster film ‘Tiger 3’.
Tragic and Untimely Demise
The Indian entertainment and bodybuilding communities are mourning the shocking loss of Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away at 42. The actor-bodybuilder died on Tuesday evening at a hospital in Amritsar after suffering a cardiac arrest during shoulder surgery.
A Pioneering Career in Bodybuilding
Standing at an imposing 6 feet 3 inches, Ghuman was a heavyweight champion in the 120 kg-plus category. His dedication to the sport led to numerous accolades, including winning the prestigious Mr. India title in 2009 and securing second place in the Mr. Asia contest. He made history by becoming the first Indian athlete to receive an IFBB (International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness) Pro Card, a monumental achievement that placed India on the global professional bodybuilding map. He remains the only Asian to have competed in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s renowned international contest, the Arnold Classic.
From Stage to Screen
Ghuman successfully transitioned his larger-than-life presence to the world of cinema. He debuted in the 2012 Punjabi film ‘Kabaddi Once More’ and went on to feature in Bollywood movies like ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaavaan’ (2019). Most recently, he shared the screen with superstar Salman Khan in ‘Tiger 3’.
Final Moments and Tributes
According to reports, Ghuman was admitted for a procedure to treat a chest muscle rupture. Tragically, he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest during the surgery and could not be revived. Originally from Gurdaspur, Ghuman had settled in Jalandhar, where he trained and owned a gym. Political leaders, including Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, have expressed their shock and grief, remembering Ghuman as a disciplined and dedicated talent who brought immense pride to Punjab on a global scale.
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