In a somber turn of events for the entertainment industry, popular Punjabi actor and bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman has passed away at the age of 42. Ghuman succumbed to a heart attack, news of which was shared by former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and Member of Parliament, Sukjinder Singh Randhawa, via his X account on Thursday evening.

Randhawa expressed his deep sorrow on hearing about the sudden demise of Ghuman, a figure lauded for his hard work, discipline, and global recognition of Punjab’s name. He wrote, “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…”

Parjat Singh, former captain of the Indian Hockey Team, also took to X to express his grief, stating, “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.”

Reports indicate that Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away while receiving treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar. A senior doctor confirmed that Ghuman breathed his last around 5:30 PM on October 10.

Ghuman, an accomplished Indian professional bodybuilder, won Mr. India in 2009 and secured the 2nd position in Mr. Asia. He ventured into Punjabi cinema with his debut in ‘Kabaddi Once More’ in 2012. His acting portfolio also includes appearances in Bollywood films such as ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaavaan’ (2019). He was also notably featured in the Salman Khan starrer ‘Tiger 3’, released in 2023.