Vidyut Jammwal

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{{short description|Indian actor and martial artist}}
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| birth_place = [[Jammu]], [[India]]<ref name="gulf" />
| yearsactive = 2011–present
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actor]]|[[Martial artist]]|[[Stunt performer]]}}
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'''Vidyut Jammwal''' (born 10 December 1980)<ref name="mmbd">{{cite web | title = Vidyut Jammwal's birthday wishes 'ad' up | last = Lohana | first = Avinash | work = Mumbai Mirror | date = 11 December 2015 | access-date = 2016-05-31 | url = http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Vidyut-Jammwals-birthday-wishes-ad-up/articleshow/50129162.cms | archive-date = 6 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160806072054/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Vidyut-Jammwals-birthday-wishes-ad-up/articleshow/50129162.cms | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-03/news-interviews/38247053_1_vidyut-jamwal-dilip-ghosh-miss-india-pooja-chopra|title=Vidyut Jamwal ready to be typecast as an action hero|date=3 April 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=4 April 2013 |url-status=dead| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130411041034/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-03/news-interviews/38247053_1_vidyut-jamwal-dilip-ghosh-miss-india-pooja-chopra | archive-date = 2013-04-11}}</ref> is an Indian film actor, martial artist and stunt performer who predominantly works in [[Hindi]]-language action films. Best known for his roles in action films like ''[[Commando (film series)|Commando]]'' series, he is a trained martial artist<ref name="MARTIAL2">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-21/news-interviews/30183898_1_martial-arts-john-abraham-vidyut-jamwal|title=John's opponent to display his martial arts skills|date=9 September 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 February 2012|archive-date=21 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054331/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-21/news-interviews/30183898_1_martial-arts-john-abraham-vidyut-jamwal|url-status=dead}}</ref> who studied the art of [[kalaripayattu]] since the age of three.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-15/news-interviews/37743173_1_commando-kalaripayattu-dilip-ghosh|title=Commando: I want to be unique, says Vidyut Jamwal|access-date=4 April 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411033958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-15/news-interviews/37743173_1_commando-kalaripayattu-dilip-ghosh|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=11 April 2013}}</ref>

==Early life==
Vidyut Jammwal is a [[Dogras|Dogra Rajput]], born in [[Jammu]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="gulf">{{cite news | title = Vidyut Jamwal: I was born to do action | last = Radhakrishnan | first = Manjusha | work = [[Gulf News]] | date = 11 April 2013 | access-date = 30 July 2020 | url = https://gulfnews.com/general/vidyut-jamwal-i-was-born-to-do-action-1.1168717 | archive-date = 11 October 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201011223706/https://gulfnews.com/general/vidyut-jamwal-i-was-born-to-do-action-1.1168717 | url-status = live}}</ref> He is one of three children born to an Army officer, and lived in various parts of India (owing to his father's transferable job)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/65988/the-commandos-are-the-real-action-heroes-vidyut-jamwal/ |title=The commandos are the real action heroes: Vidyut Jamwal |website=Santabanta.com |date=15 April 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924094224/http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/65988/the-commandos-are-the-real-action-heroes-vidyut-jamwal/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and trained in [[Kalaripayattu]] in an [[ashram]] in [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]] which was run by his mother,<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Kalaripayattu-connected-me-to-my-soul-Vidyut-Jammwal/articleshow/40008900.cms |title=Kalaripayattu connected me to my soul: Vidyut Jammwal |work=The Times of India |date=11 August 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/> Jammwal travelled to over 25 countries, where he performed in live action shows.<ref name="dnaindia.com">{{cite web |author=Dipannita Ghosh Biswas |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-post-debut-actor-vidyut-jammwal-on-a-high-1609295 |title=Post debut, actor Vidyut Jammwal on a high |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=8 November 2011 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=10 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810224605/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-post-debut-actor-vidyut-jammwal-on-a-high-1609295 |url-status=live }}</ref> He participated in [[Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest|Gladrags]] in the year 2000 and has been living in Mumbai ever since. He was a model in Delhi since 1996, but after a dismal career in modelling, landed his debut role in ''[[Sakthi (2011 film)|Sakthi]]'', a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film.

==Career==
Jammwal made his Bollywood debut with the [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] starrer 2011 film ''[[Force (2011 film)|Force]]'', a remake of the Tamil-language film ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/this-guy-will-fight-john-in-force.html|title=This guy will fight John in Force|author=Kunal Guha|website=[[Yahoo!]]|date=7 September 2011|access-date=14 January 2012|archive-date=10 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210204224/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news/this-guy-will-fight-john-in-force.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He played a negative role in the film and won multiple best debut awards including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]]. Post beginning his career with a negative character in Force, Jammwal bagged multiple negative roles in various action films later.

2011 witnessed Jammwal featuring in negative roles in the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language films ''[[Shakti (2011 film)|Shakti]]'' and ''[[Oosaravelli]]'', both starring [[Jr. NTR|NTR]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article391269.ece | title=Vidyut Jamwal, actor | work=[[The New Indian Express]] | date=30 April 2012 | access-date=20 July 2013 | archive-date=23 October 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023133343/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article391269.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2012, Jammwal made his debut in [[Tamil cinema]] with ''[[Billa II]]'', as the antagonist opposite [[Ajith Kumar]] which earned him critical appreciation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-previews/preview-1/jul-12-02/billa-ii-movie-preview.html |title=Billa Ii Preview – Billa Ii Movie Preview |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=14 March 2013 |archive-date=22 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130222221948/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-previews/preview-1/jul-12-02/billa-ii-movie-preview.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The same year, he played the antagonist in ''[[Thuppakki]]'' opposite actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], which became a blockbuster.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ajith's warm, Vijay's cool: Vidyut Jamwal|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-02/news-interviews/31016776_1_ajith-billa-vidyut-jamwal|access-date=2 February 2012|date=2 February 2012|archive-date=14 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714233431/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-02/news-interviews/31016776_1_ajith-billa-vidyut-jamwal|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> He also received a [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil|SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role]] for the film.

His next Hindi-language film ''[[Commando: A One Man Army|Commando]]'' saw him playing the 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 Festival|Fantasia Film Fest]] in Montreal,<ref>{{cite web |author=Ranjit Rodricks |url=http://www.missmalini.com/2013/07/18/vidyut-jammwals-commando-selected-for-fantasia-international-film-festival-in-canada/ |title=Vidyut Jammwal's Commando Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada |publisher=MissMalini |date=18 July 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622213558/http://www.missmalini.com/2013/07/18/vidyut-jammwals-commando-selected-for-fantasia-international-film-festival-in-canada/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://fantasiafestival.com/2013/en/films-schedule/211/commando-a-one-man-army |title=Commando: A One Man Army – Sympatico & Ubisoft Present Fantasia 2013 |website=Fantasiafestival.com |date=7 August 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622204341/http://fantasiafestival.com/2013/en/films-schedule/211/commando-a-one-man-army |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by a screening at the [[Fantastic Fest]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fantasticfest.com/films/commando-a-one-man-army |title=Commando – A One Man Army |publisher=Fantastic Fest |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622195957/http://fantasticfest.com/films/commando-a-one-man-army |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyuts-action-goes-international/articleshow/20476391.cms |title=Vidyut's action goes international |work=The Times of India |date=7 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyuts-action-goes-international/articleshow/20476391.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Ranjit Rodricks |url=http://www.missmalini.com/2013/06/03/international-fantastic-fest-gets-some-action-from-bollywood-hottie-vidyut-jammwal/ |title=Vidyut Jammwal Goes to the Fantastic Fest |publisher=MissMalini |date=3 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622211140/http://www.missmalini.com/2013/06/03/international-fantastic-fest-gets-some-action-from-bollywood-hottie-vidyut-jammwal/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in Texas in September 2013. He received positive feedback from international media<ref name="blogs.montrealgazette.com">{{cite web |url=http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2013/07/28/fantasia-film-festival-audience-member-says-thats-the-sexiest-man-ive-seen-in-my-life/ |title=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 |work=The Gazette |location=Montreal |date=28 July 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=20 June 2014 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> and action directors, calling him India's answer to Bruce Lee and Tony Jaa.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyut-Jammwal-draws-comparisons-to-Jackie-Chan-Tony-Jaa/articleshow/19428215.cms |title=Vidyut Jammwal draws comparisons to Jackie Chan, Tony Jaa |work=The Times of India |date=8 April 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref> After the success of ''Commando'', he played a sharpshooter cop in [[Tigmanshu Dhulia]]'s ''[[Bullett Raja]]''. In 2014, he played a supporting positive role in the Tamil-language film ''[[Anjaan (2014 film)|Anjaan]]'', alongside [[Suriya]]. In 2017, he starred in ''[[Commando 2: The Black Money Trail|Commando 2]]'', the sequel to ''Commando'', which became a box office success. ''[[Baadshaho]] was'' his next release that year in which he played Army Officer Major Seher Singh, the movie did average business worldwide.

[[File:Vidyut Jamwal walks for Manish Malhotra & Shaina NC's show for CPAA 22.jpg|thumb|200px|Jammwal ramp walking for a fashion show in 2012]]
In 2019, Jammwal starred in American director [[Chuck Russell]]'s first Bollywood film ''[[Junglee (2019 film)|Junglee]]'' and ''[[Commando 3 (film)|Commando 3]]''. The latter saw him returning to the ''Commando series'' and became the most successful film in the franchise.<ref>{{cite web|url=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|title=Commando 3 box office collection Day 6: Vidyut Jammwal's movie earns Rs 27 crore; top grosser among other franchise films|website=[[Business Today (India)|Business Today]]|access-date=16 December 2019|archive-date=5 December 2019|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}</ref> His next project was Tigmanshu Dhulia's ''[[Yaara]]'', an official remake of the French film ''[[Les Lyonnais]].''<ref>{{cite web |author=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2506460/Tigmanshu-Dhulias-Yaara-is-a-remake-of-French-film |title=Tigmanshu Dhulia's Yaara is a remake of French film | Hindi Movies News |website=BollywoodHungama.com |date=21 May 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203714/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2506460/Tigmanshu-Dhulias-Yaara-is-a-remake-of-French-film |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/84782/soon-vidyut-going-retro-for-tigmanshus-next/ |title=Soon, Vidyut going retro for Tigmanshu's next |website=Santabanta.com |date=21 May 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622201336/http://www.santabanta.com/bollywood/84782/soon-vidyut-going-retro-for-tigmanshus-next/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''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''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyut-Jamwal-to-star-in-desi-300/articleshow/26074894.cms |title=Vidyut Jamwal to star in desi '300'? |work=The Times of India |date=20 November 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyut-Jamwal-to-star-in-desi-300/articleshow/26074894.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2020, he appeared in an action thriller [[Khuda Haafiz]] which was inspired from real life events. The movie became his biggest opener ever<ref>{{cite web |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/khuda-haafiz-becomes-vidyut-jammwals-biggest-opener-ever-2303518.html |title=Khuda Haafiz becomes Vidyut Jammwal's biggest opener ever |publisher=Zee News |date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=September 11, 2020 |archive-date=19 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819073200/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/khuda-haafiz-becomes-vidyut-jammwals-biggest-opener-ever-2303518.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and its sequel ''Khuda Haafiz Chapter II'' was announced with same leads.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/vidyut-jammwal-s-actioner-khuda-haafiz-gets-a-sequel-filming-begins-in-2021/story-QmYLmkDafVHxx6PQyXXDvJ.html |title=Vidyut Jammwal's action film Khuda Haafiz gets a sequel, filming begins in 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |date=September 3, 2020 |access-date=September 11, 2020 |archive-date=4 September 2020 |archive-url=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 |url-status=live }}</ref> His upcoming projects includes action thriller [[Sanak]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/vidyut-jammwal-gears-action-packed-sanak-new-posters|url-Status=live}}</ref>

He has also been part of a number of popular lists, including Most Desirable,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.videosamachar.com/play/vidyut-jamwal-times-most-desirable-men-zoomdekho |title=Vidyut Jamwal Times Most Desirable Men Zoomdekho » | India Video News |website=VideoSamachar.com |date=22 May 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622205534/http://www.videosamachar.com/play/vidyut-jamwal-times-most-desirable-men-zoomdekho |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Times-Most-Desirable-Men-of-2011-Vidyut-Jamwal--No-39/videoshow/11759871.cms |title=Times Most Desirable Men of 2011: Vidyut Jamwal – No. 39 – Video |work=The Times of India |date=5 February 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Times-Most-Desirable-Men-of-2011-Vidyut-Jamwal--No-39/videoshow/11759871.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ww.itimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://ww.itimes.com/times-polls/times-most-desirable-men-2013 |title=Times Most Desirable Men 2013 | Times Polls |website=itimes.com |date=1 October 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://ww.itimes.com/times-polls/times-most-desirable-men-2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Fittest men with Best Bodies,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/force-actor-vidyut-jamwal-ranked-among-top-five-fittest-men-of-2012/309614-8-66.html |title=Vidyut Jamwal ranked among top five fittest men – IBNLive |website=Ibnlive.in.com |date=9 December 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=29 May 2013 |archive-url=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 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/vidyut-jamwal-among-top-five-fittest-men-112120900267_1.html |title=Vidyut Jamwal among top five fittest men | Business Standard News |work=Business Standard |date=9 December 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203612/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/vidyut-jamwal-among-top-five-fittest-men-112120900267_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and Sexiest Men Alive.<ref>{{cite web |author=New Delhi |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/297428/vidyut-jamwal-among |title=Vidyut Jamwal among top five fittest men |work=Deccan Herald |date=9 December 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203028/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/297428/vidyut-jamwal-among |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Personal life==
Jammwal kicked off an initiative to teach self-defense techniques to college-going girls and working professionals.<ref>{{cite web |author=Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1768813/Vidyut-to-teach-girls-self-defense-techniques |title=Vidyut to teach girls self-defense techniques | Hindi Movies News |website=BollywoodHungama.com |date=28 March 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144729/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1768813/Vidyut-to-teach-girls-self-defense-techniques |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGEuDMNw0dA |title=Exclusive : Vidyut Jamwal's 'Self-Defense' techniques for Women |via=YouTube |date=11 June 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=15 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115021813/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGEuDMNw0dA |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyut-Jamwal-to-teach-self-defense-techniques-to-girls/articleshow/26354300.cms |title=Vidyut Jamwal to teach self defense techniques to girls |work=The Times of India |date=25 November 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vidyut-Jamwal-to-teach-self-defense-techniques-to-girls/articleshow/26354300.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He hosted a camp at a college festival in Mumbai in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/vidyut-jamwal-turns-self-defence-instructor/ |title=PHOTOS: Vidyut Jamwal turns self-defence instructor |work=The Indian Express |date=11 February 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=7 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707154456/http://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/vidyut-jamwal-turns-self-defence-instructor/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Jammwal is a [[vegan]]. In a 2018 PETA campaign for India's National Nutrition Week, the actor showed off his muscular physique alongside the words "Kick the meat habit. Go vegan."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livekindly.com/indian-actor-vifyut-jammwal-vegan-fit/|title=Indian Actor Vidyut Jammwal Says a Vegan Diet Keeps Him Fit|first=Charlotte|last=Pointing|date=9 September 2018|access-date=22 August 2019|archive-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822030238/https://www.livekindly.com/indian-actor-vifyut-jammwal-vegan-fit/|url-status=live}}</ref> He, along with [[Kangana Ranaut]] were adjudged as PETA India's Hottest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kangana Ranaut and Vidyut Jamwal are India's Hottest Vegetarians|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/01/kangana-ranaut-and-vidyut-jamwal-are-indias-hottest-vegetarians/|work=Biharprabha News|access-date=4 January 2014|archive-date=6 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106160204/http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/01/kangana-ranaut-and-vidyut-jamwal-are-indias-hottest-vegetarians/|url-status=live}}</ref>

His workout regime combines martial arts training with various other elements of cardiovascular, weight and interval training.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/theres-a-difference-between-body-building-and-fitness-6561.html |title=There's a difference between body building and fitness |website=Filmfare.com |date=30 June 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034235/http://www.filmfare.com/features/theres-a-difference-between-body-building-and-fitness-6561.html |url-status=live }}</ref> More recently, Jammwal has adopted and added Anti Gravity Yoga and Suspension TRX to his intense workout regime.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Im-an-actor-trained-in-martial-arts-Vidyut-Jamwal/articleshow/34518369.cms |title=I'm an actor trained in martial arts: Vidyut Jamwal |work=The Times of India |date=2 May 2014 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=9 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209182322/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Im-an-actor-trained-in-martial-arts-Vidyut-Jamwal/articleshow/34518369.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Jammwal is a rock climber.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/vidyut-jammwal-goes-rock-climbing-at-piedra-parada-argentina/226670 |title=Vidyut Jammwal goes rock climbing at Piedra Parada, Argentina – Entertainment |website=Mid-day.com |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=9 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109042132/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/vidyut-jammwal-goes-rock-climbing-at-piedra-parada-argentina/226670 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/picture-gallery/vidyut-jammwal-takes-on-rock-climbing-in-argentina-gallery/11807/0/event/.htm |title=Vidyut Jammwal takes on rock climbing in Argentina gallery Page # 1 |website=glamsham.com |date=18 May 2015 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Jammwal visited the [[Shaolin Temple]] in China in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/After-rock-climbing-whats-next-for-Vidyut/articleshow/21909198.cms |title=After rock climbing, what's next for Vidyut? |work=The Times of India |date=19 August 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/After-rock-climbing-whats-next-for-Vidyut/articleshow/21909198.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> His visit was meant to honour [[Bodhidharma]], an Indian Buddhist monk who is credited with teaching Indian combat forms and exercises to China, from which [[kung fu]] was then born.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/vidyut-jammwal-visits-shaolin-temple-in-china/1157997/ |title=Vidyut Jammwal visits Shaolin temple in China |work=The Indian Express |date=21 August 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/vidyut-jammwal-visits-shaolin-temple-in-china/1157997/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Jammwal is also believed to have spent a week taking part in martial arts training at the temple.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/vidyut-jamwal-visits-shaolin-temple-in-china-634697 |title=Vidyut Jamwal visits Shaolin temple in China – NDTV Movies |website=Movies.ndtv.com |date=20 August 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=24 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724025916/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/vidyut-jamwal-visits-shaolin-temple-in-china-634697 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
! Note
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2011
| [[Sakthi (2011 film)|''Sakthi'']]
| Wasim
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
| ''[[Force (2011 film)|Force]]''
| Vishnu
| [[Hindi]]
|
|-
| ''[[Oosaravelli]]''
| Irfan Bhai
| Telugu
|
|-
| ''[[Stanley Ka Dabba]]''
| Rosy Miss's Fiancée
| Hindi
|
|-
| rowspan = "2" | 2012
| ''[[Billa II]]''
| Dimitri
| rowspan = "2" | [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|
|-
| ''[[Thuppakki]]''
| Leader of Sleeper Cells
|
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2013
| ''[[Bullett Raja]]''
| ACP Arun Singh "Munna"
| Hindi
|
|-
| ''[[Commando: A One Man Army|Commando]]''
| Captain Karan Singh Dogra
| Hindi
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Anjaan (2014 film)|Anjaan]]''
| Chandru
| Tamil
|
|-
| rowspan = "2"| 2017
| ''[[Baadshaho]]''
| Major Seher Singh
| rowspan="9" |Hindi
|
|-
| ''[[Commando 2: The Black Money Trail|Commando 2]]''
| Captain Karan Singh Dogra
|
|-
| rowspan = "2" | 2019
| ''[[Junglee (2019 film)|Junglee]]''
| Raj
|
|-
| ''[[Commando 3 (film)|Commando 3]]''
| Captain Karanvir Singh Dogra
|
|-
| rowspan = "2" | 2020
| ''[[Yaara]]''
| Phagun Gadoriya / Paramveer
| [[ZEE5]] film
|-
| ''[[Khuda Haafiz]]''
| Sameer Chaudhary
| [[Hotstar]] film
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2021
| ''[[The Power (2021 Indian film)|The Power]]''
| Devi Das Thakur
| [[List of ZEE5 original films#Zee Plex|ZeePlex]] film
|-
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''[[Sanak]]'' {{Dagger}}
|{{TBA}}
|
|-
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Khuda Haafiz Chapter II''{{Dagger}}
|{{TBA}}
|
|-
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Series
! Role
! Language
|-
| 2013
| ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Amrita-Prakash-in-CID/articleshow/19514013.cms|title=Amrita Prakash in CID - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=22 August 2019|archive-date=11 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911040502/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Amrita-Prakash-in-CID/articleshow/19514013.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Commando
| Hindi
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Ultimate Beastmaster]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ultimate-beastmaster-renewed-season-2-1056097|title=Netflix Competition Series 'Ultimate Beastmaster' Renewed for Season 2|access-date=8 November 2017|archive-date=8 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108201542/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ultimate-beastmaster-renewed-season-2-1056097|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Host/presenter
| Hindi, English
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Song
! Singer
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || "[[Tumhe Dillagi]]" || [[Rahat Fateh Ali Khan]]
|-
|"Gal Ban Gayi"
|[[Neha Kakkar]], [[Yo Yo Honey Singh]], [[Meet Bros]], [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]]
|}

==Awards and accolades==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Language
! Result
! {{Abbr|Ref|Reference(s)}}
|-
| rowspan="4" |2012
|[[Stardust Awards]]
| Breakthrough Performance Male
| rowspan="4" |''[[Force (2011 film)|Force]]''
| rowspan="4" |[[Hindi]]
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxWVH8XNHkY |title=MAX Stardust Awards – Break Through Supporting Performance Award Male – Vidyut Jamwal |via=YouTube |date=25 February 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxWVH8XNHkY |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|FICCI Frames Awards
|Best Debut Male
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/03/sony-sweeps-ficci-frames-2012-awards-star-plus-remains-best-channel/ |title=Sony sweeps Ficci Frames 2012 awards; Star Plus remains best channel | Best Media Info, News and Analysis on Indian Advertising, Marketing and Media Industry |website=Bestmediainfo.com |date=19 March 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=7 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707031544/http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/03/sony-sweeps-ficci-frames-2012-awards-star-plus-remains-best-channel/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|[[Filmfare Award]]s
|Best Debut Male
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|[[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male|IIFA Award]]
|Star Debut of the Year – Male
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|2013
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil|SIIMA Awards]]
|Best Actor in a Negative Role
|''[[Thuppakki]]''
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2013-dhanush-shruti-amala-paul-rana-vidyut-and-other-stars-attend-day-1-event-photos-505745 |title=SIIMA 2013: Dhanush, Shruti, Amala Paul, Rana, Vidyut and Other Stars Attend Day 1 Event [PHOTOS] |website=Ibtimes.co.in |date=13 September 2013 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=22 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622205358/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2013-dhanush-shruti-amala-paul-rana-vidyut-and-other-stars-attend-day-1-event-photos-505745 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Filmfare-Awards-2011-Winners/articleshow/11676105.cms |title=Filmfare Awards 2011 Winners – The Times of India |language=ru |work=The Times of India |date=31 January 2012 |access-date=22 June 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Filmfare-Awards-2011-Winners/articleshow/11676105.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2014
|[[Zee Cine Awards]]
|''Umeed Ka Naya Chehra'' - Male
|''[[Commando: A One Man Army|Commando]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.zeecineawards.com/2014/videos/vidyut-jamwal-is-umeed-ka-naya-chehra.html |title=Vidyut Jamwal on Red Carpet |work=Zee Cine Awards |access-date=16 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034144/http://www.zeecineawards.com/2014/videos/vidyut-jamwal-is-umeed-ka-naya-chehra.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|-
|2019
|[[Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards]]
|''Best Action Sequence Choreographer''
| ''[[Junglee (2019 film)|Junglee]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|{{Won}}
|{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}
|}

===Titles===
*2011 – Prominently featured on the List of Most Desirable Men by ''The Times of India/Zoom''<ref name="ReferenceA" />
*2011 – Prominently featured on the List of Best Bodies by ''Men's Health'' magazine India<ref name="financialexpress.com">{{cite web|date=9 December 2012|title=Vidyut Jamwal among top five fittest men|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/vidyut-jamwal-among-top-five-fittest-men/1042696|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140916082159/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/vidyut-jamwal-among-top-five-fittest-men/1042696|archive-date=16 September 2014|access-date=22 June 2015|work=The Financial Express}}</ref>
*2012 – Prominently featured on the List of Most Desirable Men by ''The Times of India123/Zoom''<ref>{{cite web|date=15 May 2013|title=Times top 50 desirable men of 2012: Vidyut Jamwal – No 36 – Video|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/lifestyle/Times-top-50-desirable-men-of-2012-Vidyut-Jamwal--No-36/videoshow/20068318.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128083928/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/lifestyle/Times-top-50-desirable-men-of-2012-Vidyut-Jamwal--No-36/videoshow/20068318.cms|archive-date=28 November 2013|access-date=22 June 2015|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
*2012 – Prominently featured on the List of Chennai's Most Desirable Men by ''The Times of India''<ref>{{cite web|date=17 May 2013|title=Chennai Times Most Desirable Men of 2012|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-Times-Most-Desirable-Men-of-2012/articleshow/20086906.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-Times-Most-Desirable-Men-of-2012/articleshow/20086906.cms|archive-date=3 February 2016|access-date=22 June 2015|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
*2012 – Prominently featured on the List of Sexiest Men Alive by ''People Magazine India''<ref>{{cite web|date=9 December 2012|title=Vidyut Jamwal ranked among top five fittest men – IBNLive|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/force-actor-vidyut-jamwal-ranked-among-top-five-fittest-men-of-2012/309614-8.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140916082218/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/force-actor-vidyut-jamwal-ranked-among-top-five-fittest-men-of-2012/309614-8.html|archive-date=16 September 2014|access-date=22 June 2015|publisher=Ibnlive.in.com}}</ref>
*2012 – On the list of Top 5 Fittest Men by ''Men's Health'' magazine India<ref name="financialexpress.com" />
*2013 – Prominently featured on the List of Most Desirable Men by ''The Times of India/Zoom''<ref name="ww.itimes.com" />
*2013 – Prominently featured on the List of Chennai's Most Desirable Men by ''The Times of India''<ref>{{cite web|date=30 June 2014|title=Chennai Times: 25 Most Desirable Men of 2013|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-Times-25-Most-Desirable-Men-of-2013/articleshow/37508051.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203032736/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-Times-25-Most-Desirable-Men-of-2013/articleshow/37508051.cms|archive-date=3 February 2016|access-date=22 June 2015|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
*2014 – PETA's Hottest Vegetarian<ref>{{cite web|author=Karen Alfonso|date=4 January 2014|title=Vidyut Jammwal & Kangana Ranaut are the Hottest Veggies in Town!|url=http://www.missmalini.com/2014/01/04/vidyut-jammwal-kangana-ranaut-are-the-hottest-veggies-in-town/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622205631/http://www.missmalini.com/2014/01/04/vidyut-jammwal-kangana-ranaut-are-the-hottest-veggies-in-town/|archive-date=22 June 2015|access-date=22 June 2015|publisher=MissMalini}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Joshi|first=Priya|date=8 January 2014|title=Kangana Ranaut, Vidyut Jammwal named India's hottest vegetarians – Bollywood News|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a542379/kangana-ranaut-vidyut-jammwal-named-indias-hottest-vegetarians.html#~oQ0HauxE9tNVAw|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622210423/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a542379/kangana-ranaut-vidyut-jammwal-named-indias-hottest-vegetarians.html#~oQ0HauxE9tNVAw|archive-date=22 June 2015|access-date=22 June 2015|work=Digital Spy}}</ref>
*2018 – Vidyut Jammwal declared among the top 6 martial artists around the world<ref>{{cite web|date=30 Jul 2018|title=Vidyut Jammwal declared among the top 6 martial artists around the world|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidyut-jammwal-declared-among-the-top-6-martial-artists-around-the-world/articleshow/65192229.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715161515/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vidyut-jammwal-declared-among-the-top-6-martial-artists-around-the-world/articleshow/65192229.cms|archive-date=15 July 2020|access-date=23 August 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

==References==
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