Punjabi actor and bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman dies at 42 due to heart attack

Varinder Singh Ghuman, who was also seen in Salman Khan's Tiger 3, died due to a cardiac arrest during a treatment at a hospital.

Updated on: Oct 10, 2025, 09:56:35 IST

By Santanu Das

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Popular bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman has died from a heart attack. He was 42. The news of his death was shared by former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, and Member of Parliament, Sukjinder Singh Randhawa on his X account on Thursday evening. Varinder had acted in Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan in the lead role, which was released in 2023.

Varinder Singh Ghuman, a renowned Indian bodybuilder and actor, passed away from a heart attack at 42.

Varinder Singh Ghuman dies

Sukhjinder took to his X account and wrote in Punjabi, “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…”

Meanwhile, Parjat Singh, the former captain of the Indian Hockey Team, 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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Meanwhile, a report in The Tribune said that Varinder died during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar. A senior doctor confirmed that Varinder took his last breath around 5.30 PM on October 10.

Varinder was an Indian professional bodybuilder and actor. Ghuman won Mr. India in 2009 and he was awarded 2nd place in Mr. Asia. He made his Punjabi film debut with Kabaddi Once More, which released in 2012. He went on to appear in other Bollywood films such as Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) and Marjaavaan (2019).

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Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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