The Bollywood fraternity is mourning the untimely demise of actor and professional bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away at 47 following a sudden cardiac arrest in Jalandhar.
Known as India’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, Varinder Ghuman’s death has left both the fitness and film communities shocked.
Actor Salman Khan, who shared the screen with him in Tiger 3, paid a heartfelt tribute on social media. The superstar posted an old picture of them together from the sets of Dabangg (2010), writing,
“Rest in peace praa (brother). Vil miss paaji (elder brother)”
The post instantly struck a chord with fans, many of whom remembered Varinder Ghuman’s humble nature and his larger-than-life personality on and off screen.
A Shocking Loss for the Fitness and Film Industry
According to reports, Varinder Singh Ghuman was admitted to a Jalandhar hospital for a minor bicep surgery but suffered a fatal cardiac arrest around 5 pm on Thursday. His nephew Amanjot Singh Ghuman confirmed the news, saying the cardiac arrest occurred while Ghuman was under treatment.
His manager, Yadvinder Singh, explained that the actor had complained of shoulder pain before the operation and that the surgery was supposed to be a short procedure. Sadly, he didn’t make it through.
Punjab’s former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa also expressed grief on X, writing,
“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 peace.”
Varinder Singh Ghuman: A Vegetarian Bodybuilding Icon
As the world's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, Varinder Singh Ghuman broke long-standing stereotypes in the sport and was hailed worldwide for his accomplishment. He gained respect in Indian cinema and fitness circles for his unwavering discipline and support of vegetarianism.
After making his acting debut in Kabaddi Once Again (2012), Ghuman went on to star in Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) and Marjaavaan (2019). Salman Khan's Tiger 3 (2023) was his final on-screen role, solidifying his place in Bollywood.
FAQs
1. How did Varinder Singh Ghuman die?
Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away at 47 due to a sudden cardiac arrest during treatment for a minor bicep injury in Jalandhar.
2. What was Varinder Singh Ghuman known for?
He was India’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder and a noted actor with roles in Kabaddi Once Again, Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans, and Tiger 3.
3. How did Salman Khan react to Varinder Singh Ghuman’s death?
Salman Khan paid tribute to Varinder Singh Ghuman with a heartfelt post on X, remembering him as “praa” and saying he would be deeply missed.
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