India, Oct. 11 -- Popular bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman has died from a heart attack. The 42-year-old was known as one of India's prominent vegetarian bodybuilders. As per a report by The Tribune, Varinder died during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar. A senior doctor confirmed his passing around 5.30pm on October 9. The news of his death was shared by Sukjinder Singh Randhawa, former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab on X. He wrote in Punjabi, "Hearing the news of the sudden demise of Punjab's famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder 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. (sic)" Parjat Singh, the former captain of the Indian Hockey Team, wrote on X, "It's deeply painful to learn that famed bodybuilder 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." Ghuman was celebrated for his achievements in both bodybuilding and films. He won the Mr India title in 2009 and was the runner-up in Mr Asia. In the film industry, Ghuman made his debut in the Punjabi film Kabaddi Once Again in 2012. He later appeared in Hindi films such as Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) and Marjaavaan (2019). Most recently, he acted in Tiger 3 (2023) alongside Salman Khan. htc...