Varinder Singh Ghuman is an Indian professional bodybuilder and actor.[2][1][3] Ghuman won Mr. India in 2009 and he was awarded 2nd place in Mr. Asia.[1]
Varinder Singh Ghuman | |
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| Born | 1983/1984 (age 38–39)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Known for | Mr. India |
| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 130 kg (287 lb)[1] |
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Ghuman hails from Gurdaspur, Punjab,[4] and is the world's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder.[1]
In 2009, Ghuman won Mr. India competition and secured second place in Mr. Asia.[1] He was hired by Arnold Schwarzenegger for promoting his health products in Asia as his brand ambassador.[1][3] He is the first Indian bodybuilder to secure the IFBB pro card.[5]
Ghuman appeared in the 2012 Punjabi film Kabaddi Once Again as the lead actor.[1][3]
He made his Hindi film debut with the 2014 film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans.[6] In 2019, Ghuman appeared in the Hindi film Marjaavaan.[7][3]
Ghuman will be seen next in Kabir Khan directed Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3.[8][9]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Ref |
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| 2012 | Kabaddi Once Again | Shingara Singh | Punjabi | [1] |
| 2014 | Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans | Cheena | Hindi | [6] |
| 2019 | Marjaavaan | Rakka | Hindi | [7] |
| 2023 | Tiger 3 | Hindi | [8] |