October 11, 2025

Shock and sadness spread across India as Varinder Singh Ghuman, a shining star in bodybuilding and Punjabi cinema, died suddenly at 47 from a cardiac arrest. Called “India’s Arnold Schwarzenegger,” Ghuman was more than a muscle man—he was a true legend. On Thursday evening, tragedy struck when Ghuman suffered a heart attack at a private hospital in Amritsar. His nephew, Amanjot Singh Ghuman, told reporters that the cardiac arrest happened around 5 pm. Earlier, Ghuman had felt shoulder pain and visited the hospital, but his condition worsened unexpectedly, said his manager Yadvinder Singh. Born in Gurdaspur, Punjab, Varinder Singh Ghuman made history by winning the Mr India title in 2009 and becoming runner-up at the Mr Asia competition. His fitness fame even caught the eye of Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, who chose Ghuman to promote his fitness brand in Asia. This honor earned him the nickname “India’s Arnold.” What set Ghuman apart? He was the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder! In a field where meat-heavy diets rule, Ghuman proved you could become a powerful pro without animal protein. His commitment to a vegetarian lifestyle became a proud symbol for India’s fitness community. Ghuman did not stop at bodybuilding. He dazzled audiences on the big screen with films like Kabaddi Once Again (2012), Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014), Marjaavaan (2019), and his latest hit Tiger 3 (2023), where he shared the spotlight with superstar Salman Khan. More than muscle and movies, Ghuman inspired countless young athletes with his humble attitude and strong messages on social media. With over a million Instagram followers, he shared fitness tips, diet advice, and words about discipline and hard work. His sudden passing is a huge loss. But Varinder Singh Ghuman’s spirit lives on as a pioneer who rewrote the rules of strength and motivated a generation to chase their dreams the right way.

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