| 1. Varinder Singh Ghuman, an Indian actor, dairy farmer, and bodybuilder, gained fame by winning Mr. India in 2009. |
| 2. He holds the distinction of being the first vegetarian bodybuilder globally. |
| 3. Varinder's upbringing took place in Gurdaspur, Punjab, in a family with a sports legacy, including a Kabbadi player father and a hockey player grandfather. |
| 4. Initially drawn to cricket, he transitioned to athletics, inspired by bodybuilders in an event he attended in Jalandhar after relocating. |
| 5. His journey to the title of Mr. India involved five years of bodybuilding, starting in a gym under the guidance of a trainer in Jalandhar and winning Mr. Jalandhar and Mr. Punjab titles. |
| 6. He ventured into acting with Punjabi film Kabaddi Once Again in 2012 and later appeared in Hindi films like Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans. |
| 7. Varinder owns a YouTube channel focusing on gym and health-related content since 2019 and met Arnold Schwarzenegger during a competition in Spain, leading to a brand ambassadorship for the Hollywood star. |
| 8. Apart from acting, he has featured in plays and on fitness magazine covers, showcasing his diverse talents. |
| 9. Varinder's daily routine involves a strict diet rich in milk and proteins, complemented by a rigorous workout regimen. |
| 10. Despite a disciplined lifestyle, he enjoys occasional alcohol consumption at social gatherings. |
| 11. With a gym in Jalandhar, Varinder has mentored Bollywood celebrities like Saif Ali Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Salman Khan. |
| 12. He has achieved several firsts in bodybuilding competitions, including being the first Indian in the Arnold Classic Europe Championship finals and winning the Australian Grand Prix 2011. |
