Varinder Singh Ghuman (1983 or 1984 – 9 October 2025) was an Indian professional bodybuilder and actor. Ghuman won Mr. India in 2009 and he was awarded 2nd place in Mr. Asia.
Background Ghuman was born in 1983 or 1984, and hailed from Gurdaspur, Punjab, and has been described as the world's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder.
Career Bodybuilding In 2009, Ghuman won Mr. India competition and secured second place in Mr. Asia. He was hired by Arnold Schwarzenegger for promoting his health products in Asia as his brand ambassador. He was the first Indian bodybuilder to secure the IFBB pro card.
Film Ghuman appeared in the 2012 Punjabi film Kabaddi Once Again as the lead actor.
He made his Hindi film debut with the 2014 film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans. In 2019, Ghuman appeared in the Hindi film Marjaavaan.
Ghuman's final role was in Tiger 3.
Death On 9 October 2025, Ghuman travelled to Fortis Hospital in Amritsar for treatment. However, he suffered a heart attack during the procedure and could not be resuscitated.
Filmography Year Film Role Language Ref 2012 Kabaddi Once Again Shingara Singh Punjabi 2014 Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans Cheena Hindi 2019 Marjaavaan Rakka 2023 Tiger 3 Shakeel
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