Vidyut Jammwal listed among World's top 6 martial artists
Mumbai: Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal, who is popular for is killer looks and daredevil stunts, has brought global recognition to Indian martial art form Kalaripayattu. Popular American website Looper has recently released a list of top martial artists across the globe and Vidyut has found a spot in the coveted list. Jammwal is the only Indian to have made it to this prestigious list. Tweeting about the same, he wrote, “One doesn't find balance, we have to learn how to create it, by knowing what to keep and what to let go #kalaripayattu #balancing fearlessly.”
One doesn't find balance,we have to learn how to create it ,by knowing what to keep and what to let go #kalaripayattu # balancing fearlessly pic.twitter.com/72oZyC5uBh
— Vidyut Jammwal (@VidyutJammwal) July 30, 2018
Along with Jamwal, the Ilram Choi, Scott Adkins, Marco Zeror, Lateef Crowder, Wu Jing and Johnny Trí Nguyá»…n are also in the list.
KALARIPAYATTU SAYS : PUNCHING AND KICKS DONT MAKE A GREAT MARTIAL ARTIST, LEARNING PATIENCE AND UPSETTING THE BALANCE OF ONES OPPONENT COMPLETES HIM BEING ONE.. #guru&I #kalaripayattu pic.twitter.com/NMqMyRCU4z
— Vidyut Jammwal (@VidyutJammwal) July 24, 2018
KALARIPAYATTU SAYS : A martial artist who only trains in -How to attack and not in developing patience is half a fighter ..#Guru&I #kalaripayattu pic.twitter.com/nfBTgYoAPM
— Vidyut Jammwal (@VidyutJammwal) July 24, 2018
Going back to basics strengthens my foundation... #Kerala #kalaripayattu pic.twitter.com/5in9rO3NEf
— Vidyut Jammwal (@VidyutJammwal) July 22, 2018
Interestingly, Vidyut has also done live shows in more than 25 countries. The 'Commando' actor is fully trained in the martial arts. Before foraying into films, Vidyut had enjoyed successful career in modelling. After making his debut as villain in John Abraham's 'Force', currently he is a busy star in Bollywood.
On the work front, Vidyut has finished shooting for his next film 'Junglee'. This action flick is helmed by Chuck Russell, who has directed some of the memorable Hollywood films such as ‘The Mask’ and ‘The Scorpion King’ among others.