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Varinder Singh Ghuman, who is a well-known actor and bodybuilder, died from a heart attack on October 9. As per reports, the actor was 42 at the time of death. In a statement to the media, Ghuman's manager, Yadvinder Singh, said that he was experiencing shoulder pain and had gone to a private hospital for treatment in Amritsar. His nephew Amanjot Singh Ghuman stated that he had a heart attack in the hospital in the evening. 

Varinder Singh Ghuman is known for his work in Punjabi film- Kabaddi Once Again (2012), Tiger 3 (2023), Roar Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) and Marjaavaan (2019). Ghuman, who was 6 feet 2 inches, won the title of Mr India in 2009. He had secured second place in the Mr Asia Pageant. 

The actor was a native of Gurdaspur but was residing in Jalandhar. He also owned a gym in Jalandhar. He was famously known as 'vegetarian bodybuilder' and was quite passionate about fitness. Ghuman also kept his fans updated with his workout videos on Instagram. Earlier, he shared that he wanted to contest in the Punjab assembly polls in 2027. 

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His sudden demise has shocked the entertainment and political world. Several politicians have mourned the demise of Varinder. Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukjinder Singh Randhawa, tweeted, "Hearing the news of the sudden demise of Punjab's famous bodybuilder and actor Virender 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 abode at His feet and give strength to the family to bear this sorrowful blow…" 

Former Captain of Hockey Team, Parjat Singh, wrote on X, "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 bear this loss." 

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Notably, Varinder Singh Ghuman made history as the first Indian to earn an IFBB Pro Card. It marked India’s entry into the global professional bodybuilding circuit. The actor has so far been the only Asian to make it to Arnold Schwarzenegger's top international bodybuilding contest, the Arnold Classic.