Vidyut Jammwal Explained
Vidyut Jammwal |
Birth Name: | Vidyut Dev Singh Jammwal |
Birth Date: | 1980 12, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
Yearsactive: | 2005; 2011–present |
Organization: | Action Hero Films |
Vidyut Dev Singh Jammwal (born 12 December 1980)[1] [2] is an Indian actor, martial artist[3] and film producer who predominantly works in Hindi films, in addition to a few Telugu and Tamil films. He is also a practitioner of Kalaripayattu, which he showcased in the film Junglee (2019).[4] [5] He is best known for his roles in the Commando film series, and is a recipient of several accolades, including a Stardust Award, FICCI Frames Award, Filmfare Award, and IIFA Award.[6]
He made his acting debut in the Telugu film Sakthi (2011), and made his first Bollywood appearance in Force (2011). Starting out in negative roles, his first lead role was in the martial arts film Commando (2013). He has also appeared in films such as Anjaan (2014), Thuppakki (2012), Baadshaho, Commando 2 (both in 2017), Yaara (2020), Commando 3 (2019) and Sanak (2021).
He ranked in The Times of Indias listing of India's Top 10 Most Desirable Men in 2012 and 2013. Men's Health declared him as List of Best Bodies and Top 5 Fittest Men in 2011 and 2012 respectively. In 2012, People Magazine India listed him in as one of The Sexiest Men Alive.
Early life
Vidyut Jammwal was born in Jammu, India in a Rajput Kashmiri Hindu family. [7] He is one of three children born to an Indian Army officer and lived in various parts of India (owing to his father's transferable job) and trained in Kalaripayattu in an ashram in Palakkad, Kerala which was run by his mother,[8] since he was three years old. He traveled to many countries training with martial artists in various forms, some of which find their base in Kalaripayattu.[8] Jammwal travelled to over 25 countries, where he performed in live action shows.[9] Growing up, Jammwal was inspired by Jackie Chan.[10]
Career
Early career and recognition (2005; 2011–2012)
Jammwal made his Bollywood debut with the John Abraham starrer action film Force (2011), a remake of the Tamil-language film Kaakha Kaakha.[11] He played a negative role in the film and won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. In the same year, Jammwal featured in negative roles in the Telugu-language films Shakti and Oosaravelli, both starring NTR.[12]
In 2012, Jammwal made his debut in Tamil cinema with Billa II, as the antagonist opposite Ajith Kumar which earned him critical appreciation.[13] He also played the antagonist in Thuppakki opposite actor Vijay, which became a blockbuster.[14] For his performance in the film, he received a SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.
Martial arts films (2013–present)
Jammwal later acted in Hindi-language film Commando as a protagonist and performing real-world combat-based action without the aid of stuntmen. The film was showcased internationally for the first time in July 2013 at the Fantasia Film Fest in Montreal,[15] [16] followed by a screening at the Fantastic Fest[17] [18] [19] in Texas in September 2013. He received positive feedback from international media[20] and action directors, calling him India's answer to Bruce Lee and Tony Jaa.[21] After the success of Commando, he played a sharpshooter cop in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Bullett Raja. In 2014, he played a supporting role in the Tamil-language film Anjaan, alongside Suriya. In 2017, he starred in Commando 2, the sequel to Commando, which became a box office success. Baadshaho was his next release that year in which he played Major Seher Singh, the movie did average business worldwide.
In 2019, Jammwal starred in American director Chuck Russell's first Bollywood film Junglee and Commando 3. The latter saw him returning to the Commando series and became the most successful film in the franchise.[22] His next project was Tigmanshu Dhulia's Yaara, an official remake of the French film Les Lyonnais.[23] [24] Yaara was one of three films Vidyut signed for – the other two being large format films by director Ram Madhvani, creating an aura similar to the Hollywood flick 300.[25] In 2020, he appeared in an action thriller Khuda Haafiz which was inspired from real life events. The movie became his biggest opener ever[26] and its sequel Khuda Haafiz Chapter II was announced with same leads.[27] He also played the lead role in the movie Sanak.[28] In 2024, Jammwal starred in the sports action film Crakk which he also produced; it emerged a major failure.[29]
In the media
Jammwal has been part of a number of popular magazine lists.[30] He ranked in The Times of Indias listing of India's Top 10 Most Desirable Men in 2012 and 2013.[31] [32] Men's Health declared him as List of Best Bodies and Top 5 Fittest Men in 2011 and 2012 respectively.[33] In 2012, People Magazine India listed him in as one of The Sexiest Men Alive.[34] [35] In 2014, He was honoured as PETA's Hottest Vegetarian along with Kangana Ranaut.
Personal life
Jammwal is a vegan[36] [37] [38] and a rock climber.[39] [40]
On 1 September 2021, Vidyut Jamwal announced his engagement with Indian fashion designer Nandita Mahtani.[41] In 2023, Jammwal and Mahtani broke their engagement.[42] A year later, Jammwal worked in a French circus for 14 days as one of his various attempts to compensate the losses incurred through Crakk.
Filmography
Films
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- All films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted.
Television
Music videos
Awards and nominations
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Vidyut Jammwal's birthday wishes 'ad' up . Lohana . Avinash . Mumbai Mirror . 11 December 2015 . 2016-05-31 . 6 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806072054/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Vidyut-Jammwals-birthday-wishes-ad-up/articleshow/50129162.cms . dead .
- News: Vidyut Jamwal ready to be typecast as an action hero. 3 April 2013. The Times of India. 4 April 2013 . dead. https://archive.today/20130411041034/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-03/news-interviews/38247053_1_vidyut-jamwal-dilip-ghosh-miss-india-pooja-chopra . 2013-04-11.
- Web site: 2018-07-30 . Vidyut Jamwal named one of the top 6 martial artistes in the world . 2024-04-26 . Hindustan Times . en . 26 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240426120417/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vidyut-jamwal-named-one-of-the-6-top-martial-artistes-in-the-world/story-wg6Kmb1oTL0iHnyCRby3bM.html . live .
- Web site: Archived copy . 25 April 2024 . 9 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240609131044/https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/news/kartik-aaryan-about-chandu-champions-producer-sajid-nadiadwala-hes-been-backing-this-film-like-his-own-child . live .
- News: Vidyut made a new friend while shooting for Junglee. The movie was shot at Chandaka forest in Odisha. Chandaka forest in Odisha also known for elephant reserve.. Firstpost. 14 March 2018. 6 April 2018. 6 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180406225815/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vidyut-made-a-new-friend-while-shooting-for-junglee-4389711.html. live.
- News: Commando: I want to be unique, says Vidyut Jamwal. 4 April 2013. dead. https://archive.today/20130411033958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-15/news-interviews/37743173_1_commando-kalaripayattu-dilip-ghosh. The Times of India. 11 April 2013.
- News: Vidyut Jamwal: I was born to do action . Radhakrishnan . Manjusha . . 11 April 2013 . 30 July 2020 . 11 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201011223706/https://gulfnews.com/general/vidyut-jamwal-i-was-born-to-do-action-1.1168717 . live.
- Web site: Kalaripayattu connected me to my soul: Vidyut Jammwal . The Times of India . 11 August 2014 . 22 June 2015 . 3 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Kalaripayattu-connected-me-to-my-soul-Vidyut-Jammwal/articleshow/40008900.cms . live .
- Web site: Dipannita Ghosh Biswas . Post debut, actor Vidyut Jammwal on a high . Daily News and Analysis . 8 November 2011 . 22 June 2015 . 10 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150810224605/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-post-debut-actor-vidyut-jammwal-on-a-high-1609295 . live .
- Web site: Archived copy . 25 April 2024 . 25 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240425134612/https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/exclusive-vidyut-jammwal-used-to-watch-jackie-chan-movies-and-try-to-copy-him-23198078 . live .
- Web site: This guy will fight John in Force. Kunal Guha. Yahoo!. 7 September 2011. 14 January 2012. 10 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120210204224/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/this-guy-will-fight-john-in-force.html. live.
- News: Vidyut Jamwal, actor . . 30 April 2012 . 20 July 2013 . 23 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023133343/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article391269.ece . dead .
- Web site: Billa Ii Preview – Billa Ii Movie Preview . Behindwoods.com . 14 March 2013 . 22 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130222221948/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-previews/preview-1/jul-12-02/billa-ii-movie-preview.html . live .
- News: Ajith's warm, Vijay's cool: Vidyut Jamwal. 2 February 2012. 2 February 2012. 14 July 2012. https://archive.today/20120714233431/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-02/news-interviews/31016776_1_ajith-billa-vidyut-jamwal. The Times of India. dead.
- Web site: Ranjit Rodricks . Vidyut Jammwal's Commando Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada . MissMalini . 18 July 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622213558/http://www.missmalini.com/2013/07/18/vidyut-jammwals-commando-selected-for-fantasia-international-film-festival-in-canada/ . live .
- Web site: Commando: A One Man Army – Sympatico & Ubisoft Present Fantasia 2013 . Fantasiafestival.com . 7 August 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622204341/http://fantasiafestival.com/2013/en/films-schedule/211/commando-a-one-man-army . live .
- Web site: Commando – A One Man Army . Fantastic Fest . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622195957/http://fantasticfest.com/films/commando-a-one-man-army . live .
- Web site: Vidyut's action goes international . The Times of India . 7 June 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 3 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyuts-action-goes-international/articleshow/20476391.cms . live .
- Web site: Ranjit Rodricks . Vidyut Jammwal Goes to the Fantastic Fest . MissMalini . 3 June 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622211140/http://www.missmalini.com/2013/06/03/international-fantastic-fest-gets-some-action-from-bollywood-hottie-vidyut-jammwal/ . live .
- Web site: Fantasia Film Festival: "That's the sexiest man I've seen in my life!" happy and astonished audience member says, in awe of actor Vidyut Jamwal | Montreal Gazette . The Gazette . Montreal . 28 July 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 20 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140620174912/http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2013/07/28/fantasia-film-festival-audience-member-says-thats-the-sexiest-man-ive-seen-in-my-life/ . dead .
- Web site: Vidyut Jammwal draws comparisons to Jackie Chan, Tony Jaa . The Times of India . 8 April 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 3 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyut-Jammwal-draws-comparisons-to-Jackie-Chan-Tony-Jaa/articleshow/19428215.cms . live .
- Web site: Commando 3 box office collection Day 6: Vidyut Jammwal's movie earns Rs 27 crore; top grosser among other franchise films. Business Today. 5 December 2019 . 16 December 2019. 5 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205215114/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/commando-3-box-office-collection-day-5-vidyut-jammwal-movie-earns-rs-27-crore-top-grosser-among-other-franchise-films/story/391537.html. live.
- Web site: Tigmanshu Dhulia's Yaara is a remake of French film | Hindi Movies News . . 21 May 2014 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203714/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2506460/Tigmanshu-Dhulias-Yaara-is-a-remake-of-French-film . dead .
- Web site: Soon, Vidyut going retro for Tigmanshu's next . Santabanta.com . 21 May 2014 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622201336/http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/84782/soon-vidyut-going-retro-for-tigmanshus-next/ . live .
- Web site: Vidyut Jamwal to star in desi '300'? . The Times of India . 20 November 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 3 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyut-Jamwal-to-star-in-desi-300/articleshow/26074894.cms . live .
- Web site: Khuda Haafiz becomes Vidyut Jammwal's biggest opener ever . Zee News . 18 August 2020 . 11 September 2020 . 19 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200819073200/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/khuda-haafiz-becomes-vidyut-jammwals-biggest-opener-ever-2303518.html . live .
- Web site: Vidyut Jammwal's action film Khuda Haafiz gets a sequel, filming begins in 2021 . Hindustan Times . 3 September 2020 . 11 September 2020 . 4 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200904064320/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vidyut-jammwal-s-actioner-khuda-haafiz-gets-a-sequel-filming-begins-in-2021/story-QmYLmkDafVHxx6PQyXXDvJ.html . live .
- Web site: 2021-09-22 . Vidyut Jammwal action film Sanak to release on Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex . 2021-10-13 . Firstpost . en . 5 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211005202942/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/vidyut-jammwal-action-film-sanak-to-release-on-disney-hotstar-multiplex-9985921.html . live .
- Web site: 2024-06-30 . Vidyut Jammwal talks about Crakk failure and debt, reveals he worked in a circus . 2024-07-04 . WION . en-us.
- Web site: Vidyut Jamwal Times Most Desirable Men Zoomdekho » | India Video News . VideoSamachar.com . 22 May 2014 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622205534/http://www.videosamachar.com/play/vidyut-jamwal-times-most-desirable-men-zoomdekho . live .
- Web site: Times Most Desirable Men of 2011: Vidyut Jamwal – No. 39 – Video . The Times of India . 5 February 2012 . 22 June 2015 . 3 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Times-Most-Desirable-Men-of-2011-Vidyut-Jamwal--No-39/videoshow/11759871.cms . live .
- Web site: Times Most Desirable Men 2013 | Times Polls . itimes.com . 1 October 2012 . 22 June 2015 . 3 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://ww.itimes.com/times-polls/times-most-desirable-men-2013 . dead .
- Web site: Vidyut Jamwal ranked among top five fittest men – IBNLive . Ibnlive.in.com . 9 December 2012 . 22 June 2015 . 29 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130529200833/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/force-actor-vidyut-jamwal-ranked-among-top-five-fittest-men-of-2012/309614-8-66.html . dead .
- News: Vidyut Jamwal among top five fittest men | Business Standard News . Business Standard . 9 December 2012 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203612/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/vidyut-jamwal-among-top-five-fittest-men-112120900267_1.html . live . Press Trust of India .
- Web site: New Delhi . Vidyut Jamwal among top five fittest men . Deccan Herald . 9 December 2012 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203028/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/297428/vidyut-jamwal-among . live .
- News: Vidyut Jammwal reveals he is vegan, says meat-free diet helps him stay fit . 19 May 2023 . Hindustan Times . 7 September 2018 . en . 19 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519202838/https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/vidyut-jammwal-reveals-he-is-vegan-here-s-how-a-meat-free-diet-helps-him-stay-fit/story-PfT2sNf4k8C66sJ7hMSr3H.html . live .
- Web site: Kangana Ranaut and Vidyut Jamwal are India's Hottest Vegetarians. Biharprabha News. 4 January 2014. 6 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140106160204/http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/01/kangana-ranaut-and-vidyut-jamwal-are-indias-hottest-vegetarians/. live.
- Web site: Archived copy . 31 March 2023 . 8 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808154257/https://www.news18.com/news/india/vidyut-jamwal-ranked-among-top-five-fittest-men-525785/ . bot: unknown .
- Web site: Vidyut Jammwal goes rock climbing at Piedra Parada, Argentina – Entertainment . Mid-day.com . 13 August 2013 . 22 June 2015 . 9 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150109042132/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/vidyut-jammwal-goes-rock-climbing-at-piedra-parada-argentina/226670 . live .
- Web site: Vidyut Jammwal takes on rock climbing in Argentina gallery Page # 1 . glamsham.com . 18 May 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924051323/http://www.glamsham.com/picture-gallery/vidyut-jammwal-takes-on-rock-climbing-in-argentina-gallery/11807/0/event/.htm . 24 September 2015 . dead .
- Web site: 2021-09-13. Vidyut Jammwal, Nandita Mahtani officially confirm engagement: 'Did it the Commando way'. 2021-09-13. Hindustan Times. en. 26 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230726111655/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vidyut-jammwal-nandita-mahtani-officially-confirm-engagement-did-it-the-commando-way-101631512288750.html. live.
- News: Vidyut Jammwal, Nandita Mahtani go their separate ways . 19 May 2023 . The Times of India . 16 March 2023 . 19 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519202412/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidyut-jammwal-nandita-mahtani-go-their-separate-ways/articleshow/98688589.cms . live .
- Web site: 2023-05-12 . IB 71 movie review: Vidyut Jammwal steps out of his comfort zone only to leave us confused . 2023-07-24 . Hindustan Times . en . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208152618/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ib-71-movie-review-vidyut-jammwal-steps-out-of-his-comfort-zone-only-to-leave-us-confused-101683867428532.html . live .
- News: 20 October 2022 . Vidyut Jammwal, Jacqueline Fernandez and Arjun Rampal come together for India's first-ever extreme sports action film Crakk . Bollywood Hungama . 20 October 2022 . 16 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116184010/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/vidyut-jammwal-jacqueline-fernandez-arjun-rampal-come-together-indias-first-ever-extreme-sports-action-film-crakk/ . live .
- Web site: 28 March 2022 . Bollywood News: Vidyut Jamwal will be seen in the biopic of 'Sher Singh Rana' . New Times of India . 28 March 2022 . 28 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220328210531/https://newtimesofindia.com/bollywood-news-vidyut-jamwal-will-be-seen-in-the-biopic-of-sher-singh-rana/ . dead .
- News: 16 November 2023 . Vidyut Jamwal cast in Sivakarthikeyan's film with AR Murugadoss . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231119113200/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohanlal-and-vidyut-jamwal-in-sivakarthikeyans-film-with-ar-murugadoss/articleshow/105260499.cms . 19 November 2023 . 19 November 2023 . The Times of India.
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- Grace Cyril . 1 March 2022 . Vidyut Jammwal debuts as host with India's Ultimate Warrior, to be seen as a Dojo master . 2022-03-03 . India Today . en . 19 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419062627/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/vidyut-jammwal-debuts-as-host-with-india-s-ultimate-warrior-to-be-seen-as-a-dojo-master-1919157-2022-03-01 . live .
- Web site: 2016-06-09. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan weaves magic with 'Tumhe Dillagi' featuring Huma Qureshi and Vidyut Jamwal. 2021-10-13. News18. en. 10 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221210132950/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-weaves-magic-with-tumhe-dillagi-featuring-huma-qureshi-and-vidyut-jamwal-1253848.html. live.
- Web site: 2016-09-08. Vidyut Jamwal is the next-gen action hero: Urvashi Rautela. 2021-10-13. Hindustan Times. en. 10 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221210132958/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vidyut-jamwal-is-the-next-gen-action-hero-urvashi-rautela/story-rExwP262gAaU3v5G6mibjJ.html. live.
- MAX Stardust Awards – Break Through Supporting Performance Award Male – Vidyut Jamwal . YouTube . 25 February 2012 . 22 June 2015 . 3 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxWVH8XNHkY . live .
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