Sad news has emerged from the Punjabi and Hindi film industry. Renowned bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman has passed away. The 53-year-old suffered a sudden heart attack. It is reported that he had gone to Fortis Hospital in Amritsar for minor biceps surgery and was scheduled to return home the same day, but he breathed his last during the operation. The news of his death has sent shockwaves throughout the film industry and the bodybuilding community. Varinder also played a key role in Salman Khan’s film “Tiger 3” (2023).
Heart Attack Causes Varinder Singh’s Death
According to sources, Varinder Singh Ghuman had gone to the hospital for a minor operation. He had suffered a biceps injury, which was being treated. It was a routine procedure, so he went to the hospital alone. However, during the surgery, his heart suddenly failed, and doctors were unable to save him. This unexpected incident has shocked everyone. Given his fitness and strict vegetarian lifestyle, no one could believe he could have a heart attack.
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਬਾਡੀਬਿਲਡਰ ਤੇ ਅਦਾਕਾਰ ਵਰਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਘੁੰਮਣ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਅਚਾਨਕ ਦੇਹਾਂਤ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ ਦਿਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੁਖੀ ਹੈ।
ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਸਖ਼ਤ ਮਿਹਨਤ, ਅਨੁਸ਼ਾਸਨ ਤੇ ਕਾਬਲੀਅਤ ਨਾਲ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ‘ਚ ਰੌਸ਼ਨ ਕੀਤਾ।
ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਤਮਾ ਨੂੰ ਚਰਣਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਵਾਸ ਬਖ਼ਸ਼ਣ ਤੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਦੁਖਦਾਇਕ ਭਾਣਾ… pic.twitter.com/ZVQHUNWVf6
— Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa (@Sukhjinder_INC) October 9, 2025
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and the sports world paid tribute
Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa shared the news of Varinder’s passing on Instagram and paid an emotional tribute. He wrote, “I am deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Punjab’s renowned bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman ji. Through his hard work, discipline, and talent, he brought glory to Punjab worldwide. May Waheguru rest his soul in His feet and give the family the strength to bear this loss.”
It’s deeply painful to learn that famed body-builder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman Ji passed away from a heart attack.
He was a devoted vegetarian, built his body with discipline and grace.
May Waheguru grant his departed soul eternal peace and give strength to his family to… pic.twitter.com/tfeE0hQrZ6
— Pargat Singh (@PargatSOfficial) October 9, 2025
Former Indian hockey team captain Parjot Singh also wrote on social media, “Deeply saddened to learn that renowned bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman ji has passed away due to a heart attack. He was a strict vegetarian and lived a disciplined life. May Waheguru rest his soul in peace.”
Who was Varinder Singh Ghuman?
Varinder Singh Ghuman was India’s first pure vegetarian professional bodybuilder. He earned fame not only in India but across the world for his discipline and fitness. In 2009, he won the title of “Mr. India” and placed second in the “Mr. Asia” competition. After this, he turned to the film industry. In 2012, he made his Punjabi film debut with “Kabaddi Once More.” After this, he worked in several Bollywood films, including “Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans” (2014) and “Marjaavaan” (2019).
