An early picture of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger taken in May 1977 during the 38th Cannes film festival. He presented 'Pumping Iron', a documentary, spreading his fame beyond bodybuilding circles. (Pic-AFP)

While posing with a poster of the TV series he stars in as a cartoon superhero, 'The Governator', in Cannes, southern France. (Pic-AFP)

Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney standing along with 'Mr Freeze' and 'Batman' character suits from their movie Batman and Robin. (Pic-AFP)

The newly elected Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver raise their arms after delivering a victory speech at a party in Los Angeles in Oct 2003. (Pic-AFP)

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, wife Maria Shriver and their four children attend the film premiere of 'The Longest Yard' at Graumans Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. (Pic-AFP)

Late Sheila Dikshit with former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, during the Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi in February 2012.

The Austrian-born US California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger stamp released by the Austrian postal service to mark his 57th birthday. (Pic-AFP)