๐️ Who Was Varinder Singh Ghuman?
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Name / Identity: Varinder Singh Ghuman was a well-known Indian professional bodybuilder and actor, originally from Punjab. Wikipedia+2The Economic Times+2
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Year of Birth & Age: He was born in 1983 and at the time of his death in 2025, media reports say he was 42 or 47 (most sources lean 42) The Times of India+4Wikipedia+4Hindustan Times+4
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Bodybuilding Achievements:
• He won Mr. India in 2009. News24+3Wikipedia+3The Economic Times+3
• He placed second in Mr. Asia. The Economic Times+3Wikipedia+3Muscle & Fitness+3
• He became the first Indian to earn an IFBB Pro card. The Economic Times+3Wikipedia+3Muscle & Fitness+3
• Known as one of the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilders. The Economic Times+3Wikipedia+3Muscle & Fitness+3 -
Film / Acting Career:
He appeared in Punjabi & Hindi films — e.g., Kabaddi Once Again (Punjabi, 2012) Wikipedia, Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) Wikipedia+2News24+2, Marjaavaan (2019) Wikipedia+2Muscle & Fitness+2, and Tiger 3 (Hindi, with Salman Khan) The Economic Times+2News24+2
⚠️ The Sudden Demise & Cause of Death
What Happened
On 9 October 2025, Varinder Singh Ghuman travelled to Fortis Hospital, Amritsar for what was described as a minor shoulder (bicep) surgery / procedure. The Times of India+4India Today+4The Economic Times+4
While the procedure was deemed minor, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest afterward and could not be revived. The Economic Times+5The Times of India+5The Times of India+5
Medical sources and family members confirm the cause of death as heart attack. Moneycontrol+4The Times of India+4The Times of India+4
He was declared dead around 5:30 PM that evening. The Tribune+2The Economic Times+2
๐ Reaction, Legacy & What This Means
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Family Confirmation: His family has confirmed the heart attack cause. The Times of India+2The Economic Times+2
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Age Discrepancies: Some sources report his age as 42, others 47. The Wikipedia entry says 1983–2025 (i.e. 42) Wikipedia+2The Times of India+2
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Tributes Flowing In: Tribute messages have poured in from peers in Punjab’s cinema, fitness communities, and political figures. The Economic Times+3The Times of India+3The Times of India+3
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Health Concern in Bodybuilding Community: His death has raised concern over heart health risks in extreme bodybuilding regimes. Experts have flagged that excessive strain, supplements/steroids, and high-intensity training can pose cardiovascular risks. https://www.arc-worldwide.com/city/sea-freight-forwarding-delhi.html
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