Varinder Singh Ghuman is an Indian professional

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and

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. Ghuman won Mr. India in 2009 and he was awarded 2nd place in Mr. Asia.

Career

Bodybuilding

Ghuman hails from

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, and has been described as the world's first

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professional bodybuilder. In 2009, Ghuman won Mr. India competition and secured second place in Mr. Asia. He was hired by

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for promoting his health products in Asia as his brand ambassador. He is the first Indian bodybuilder to secure the IFBB pro card.

Film

Ghuman appeared in the 2012

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'' Kabaddi Once Again'' as the lead actor. He made his

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debut with the 2014 film '' Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans''. In 2019, Ghuman appeared in the Hindi film '' Marjaavaan''. Ghuman will be seen next in '' Tiger 3''.

Filmography

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1980s births Living people Professional bodybuilders Indian male bodybuilders Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors from Punjab, India Sportspeople from Punjab, India Year of birth missing (living people) {{Bodybuilding-stub