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Vidyut Jammwal Holds Breath for 15 Minutes Ahead of Hollywood ‘Street Fighter’ Debut

The martial‑artist shared a video of the feat and spoke about discipline, fitness and his upcoming role in the film.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:44:16 GMT

Bollywood actor and martial‑artist Vidyut Jammwal posted a video showing him holding his breath for 15 minutes during a Paramount Pictures India event in Mumbai, according to Gulf News.

What happened

The demonstration was part of a promotional featurette for the upcoming Hollywood action film Street Fighter, where Jammwal will portray Dhalsim. The actor used the moment to urge young people to pause amid modern pressures, saying “Ek baar ruk jao” in the accompanying social‑media post.

What the reports add

Gulf News notes that Jammwal’s breath‑holding stunt reflects his lifelong training in Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of Kerala, which he began at age three. The outlet also lists his Bollywood credits – Force (2011), Commando, Commando 2, Junglee, Khuda Haafiz and Crakk – and highlights the star‑studded international cast of Street Fighter, including Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa and Cody Rhodes.

What was said

In the video caption, Jammwal wrote that his years of Kalaripayattu practice made him feel “meant to play Dhalsim.” The release quoted him saying the discipline has shaped both his personal life and acting career.

How it came about

The stunt was unveiled at a Paramount‑hosted event in Mumbai, where a special featurette on Jammwal was also shown. The actor has previously spoken about the link between his martial‑arts background and the physically demanding roles he chooses, and the breath‑holding feat was presented as a visual illustration of that connection.