Indian bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman dies at 42

Famous Indian bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman died at the age of 42 earlier this week after reportedly suffering a heart attack during surgery.

indian newspaper Tribune He said Ghuman had torn a muscle in his chest, which led to his admission to Fortis Hospital in Amritsar.

Other Indian outlets, through peopleIt was reported that Ghuman was dealing with shoulder pain before he was hospitalized.

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The bodybuilder was named Mr India in 2009 and took second place in Mr Asia the same year. Arnold Schwarzenegger hired him to promote health products in Asia and he became the first Indian to get the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) professional card.

Indian actor Varinder Singh Ghuman flexes his muscles with other bodybuilders at a press conference in Amritsar on August 30, 2010. (Narinder NanuAFP/GettyImages)

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Ghuman has starred in four films, including “Tiger 3”, which brought in ₹466 crore or roughly $52 million at the box office. He also competed in the Arnold Classic.

“It breaks my heart to hear the news of sudden death of Punjab’s famous bodybuilder and actor Virender Singh Ghuman ji,” the senior Congress leader said. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in Xthrough translation. “He enlightened the name of Punjab across the world with his hard work, discipline and talent. May Waheguru ji grant his soul eternal abode at His feet and give the family the strength to bear this bitter blow.”

Indian actor Varinder Singh Ghuman flexes his muscles with other bodybuilders at a press conference in Amritsar on August 30, 2010. (Narinder NanuAFP/GettyImages)

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At one point, Ghuman, who was 6 feet tall, weighed 287 pounds.

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