What led to famed bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman’s untimely demise?

Popular Jalandhar-based bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar yesterday.

He was evaluated in the OPD on October 6, 2025, for pain and restricted movement in his right shoulder. Following clinical assessment, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis was advised. The patient had no known comorbidities, the hospital statement said.

He underwent the planned procedure under general anaesthesia on October 9. The surgery was uneventful and was completed around 3pm with stable vital parameters throughout.

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At approximately 3.35pm, the patient developed a sudden cardiac arrhythmia. The anaesthesia, cardiology, cardiac anaesthesia and critical care teams immediately initiated advanced resuscitation measures. Despite sustained and coordinated efforts, the patient could not be revived and was declared dead at 5.36pm.

Fortis Hospital authorities extended condolences to the bereaved family and his fans.

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