Punjab: Punjabi actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who was known as the world's first vegetarian bodybuilder, has died of a heart attack in Amritsar.
He was admitted to a hospital in Amritsar to undergo a minor surgery for arm pain. Ghuman died of a heart attack. According to reports, he was 42 years old.
Ghuman was a well-known figure in the field of bodybuilding and entertainment. His death has come as a shock to many. Ghuman is known to be the world's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder. He won the India competition in 2009 and was the runner-up in Asia. He had earned a high name in Indian bodybuilding. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall, Ghuman won the India title in 2009 and came second in the Asia competition.
In addition to bodybuilding, Ghuman has also made his mark in the film industry. He played the lead role in the Punjabi film 'Kabaddi Once Again' in 2012 and made his Hindi film debut in 2014 with 'Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans'. He continued to appear in Hindi films, including 'Marjaavaan' in 2019.