Varinder Singh Ghuman, a bodybuilder and actor from Punjab, passed away at the age of 47. His sudden demise came as a shock to his fans and well-wishers, who expressed their grief upon hearing the heartbreaking news. Several artists and politicians paid tribute to the late actor and remembered his work on social media.
Singer Mankirt Aulakh wrote, “Alvida Vde Bai. R.I.P Varinder Ghuman.”
Veteran actress Nirmal Rishi wrote, “Another bright star is gone… The memory of actor and bodybuilder Vrinder Guman will always remain alive in our hearts. May God give peace to his soul.”
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also expressed his grief upon hearing the news of Varinder’s sudden death. He wrote on X, “It is heartbreaking to hear the news of the sudden demise of Punjab’s famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman ji. He brought glory to Punjab across the world with their hard work, discipline and talent. May God rest his soul in peace and give the family the strength to bear this painful loss…”
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਬਾਡੀਬਿਲਡਰ ਤੇ ਅਦਾਕਾਰ ਵਰਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਘੁੰਮਣ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਅਚਾਨਕ ਦੇਹਾਂਤ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ ਦਿਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੁਖੀ ਹੈ।
— Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa (@Sukhjinder_INC) October 9, 2025
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About Varinder Singh Ghuman:
He won the Mr. India title in 2009 and secured second place in Mr. Asia. Originally from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Ghuman was also recognized as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder. In addition to his bodybuilding achievements, he became the first Indian to earn an IFBB pro card. He was even appointed by Arnold Schwarzenegger as a brand ambassador to promote health products in Asia.
He ventured into acting with the 2012 Punjabi film ‘Kabaddi Once Again’. He later appeared in Hindi films, including Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) and Marjaavaan (2019).
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