Varinder Singh Ghuman, renowned bodybuilder and actor who shared screen space with Salman Khan in Tiger 3, has tragically passed away at the age of 42 due to a heart attack. The heartbreaking news was confirmed on Thursday evening by Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and Member of Parliament.
Randhawa took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his sorrow in an emotional note written in Punjabi. “Hearing the news of the sudden demise of Punjab’s famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman ji has left my heart very saddened. With his hard work, discipline, and ability, he illuminated Punjab’s name across the world. May Waheguru ji grant his soul eternal peace and give strength to the family to bear this sorrowful blow,” he wrote.
Former Indian Hockey Team captain Parjat Singh also mourned the loss, remembering Ghuman as a disciplined and devoted vegetarian who achieved greatness through dedication. “He built his body with grace and inspired many. May Waheguru bless his soul,” he shared.
According to The Tribune, Ghuman died during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar. A senior doctor confirmed he passed away around 5:30 PM on October 10.
Varinder Singh Ghuman was a pioneer in Indian bodybuilding, gaining nationwide fame after winning the Mr. India title in 2009 and securing second place at Mr. Asia. Known for promoting a vegetarian lifestyle in a field dominated by meat-based diets, Ghuman broke stereotypes and inspired a generation of fitness enthusiasts.
He made his acting debut in the Punjabi film Kabaddi Once More (2012), and later featured in Bollywood films like Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014), Marjaavaan (2019), and Tiger 3 (2023).
His untimely death leaves behind a legacy of strength, discipline, and inspiration.
