'Tiger 3' Fame Varinder Singh Ghuman Dies Of Heart Attack At 41
Actor and bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman , known for championing vegetarian fitness, passed away on Thursday following a heart attack. He was 41.
According to his manager Yadvinder Singh, Varinder had been experiencing shoulder pain and visited a hospital in Amritsar. Later that evening, his nephew Amanjot Singh Ghuman confirmed that he suffered a heart attack and could not be revived.
A celebrated figure in the world of bodybuilding, Varinder made waves after winning the Mr India title in 2009 and finishing first runner-up at Mr Asia. He went on to become a social media sensation, inspiring millions with his plant-powered fitness journey. With over one million Instagram followers, he was admired for promoting a strong yet ethical approach to bodybuilding.
Ghuman also ventured into films, featuring in Tiger 3 alongside Salman Khan, as well as Roar: Tigers of Sundarbans, Marjaavan, and Kabaddi Once Again. His larger-than-life persona made him a familiar face both on screen and in fitness circles.
Beyond fitness and films, Varinder had ambitions in public life. As per PTI, he had expressed interest in contesting the Punjab elections in 2027, hoping to inspire youth towards discipline and determination.
Tributes poured in from across Punjab. Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu wrote in X formerly Twitter, “Passing away of the pride of Punjab, ‘the He-Man of India’, Varinder Ghuman ji, is an irreparable loss for the country. He set new standards in the world of fitness with his hard work and vegetarian lifestyle. His life will always be a source of inspiration for the youth.”
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also mourned his loss and wrote, “It is heartbreaking to hear the news of the sudden demise of Punjab’s famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman. He brought glory to Punjab with his hard work, discipline, and talent. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family to bear this loss.”
Varinder Singh Ghuman’s sudden demise leaves a void in the world of Indian fitness, a legacy built on passion, perseverance, and the power of clean living.
According to his manager Yadvinder Singh, Varinder had been experiencing shoulder pain and visited a hospital in Amritsar. Later that evening, his nephew Amanjot Singh Ghuman confirmed that he suffered a heart attack and could not be revived.
A celebrated figure in the world of bodybuilding, Varinder made waves after winning the Mr India title in 2009 and finishing first runner-up at Mr Asia. He went on to become a social media sensation, inspiring millions with his plant-powered fitness journey. With over one million Instagram followers, he was admired for promoting a strong yet ethical approach to bodybuilding.
Ghuman also ventured into films, featuring in Tiger 3 alongside Salman Khan, as well as Roar: Tigers of Sundarbans, Marjaavan, and Kabaddi Once Again. His larger-than-life persona made him a familiar face both on screen and in fitness circles.
Beyond fitness and films, Varinder had ambitions in public life. As per PTI, he had expressed interest in contesting the Punjab elections in 2027, hoping to inspire youth towards discipline and determination.
Tributes poured in from across Punjab. Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu wrote in X formerly Twitter, “Passing away of the pride of Punjab, ‘the He-Man of India’, Varinder Ghuman ji, is an irreparable loss for the country. He set new standards in the world of fitness with his hard work and vegetarian lifestyle. His life will always be a source of inspiration for the youth.”
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also mourned his loss and wrote, “It is heartbreaking to hear the news of the sudden demise of Punjab’s famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman. He brought glory to Punjab with his hard work, discipline, and talent. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family to bear this loss.”
Varinder Singh Ghuman’s sudden demise leaves a void in the world of Indian fitness, a legacy built on passion, perseverance, and the power of clean living.
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