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Vidyut Jammwal to make Hollywood debut with the live-action film Street Fighter
Vidyut Jammwal to make Hollywood debut with the live-action film Street Fighter

New Indian Express

time3 days ago

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  • New Indian Express

Vidyut Jammwal to make Hollywood debut with the live-action film Street Fighter

The film also stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog, among others. More details about plot are awaited. Street Fighter was launched in 1987 and has since then become the most successful video game franchise of all time. It features a host of different fighter characters who take part in a tournament organised by the villainous M Bison. Vidyut is known for being part of high-octane actioners, like the Commando films, Khuda Haafiz, and IB71 among others. He was last seen in the action-thriller Crakk – Jeetega… Toh Jiyegaa, which released in theatres in 2023 and was a box-office failure.

Vidyut Jammwal Lands Role of Dhalsim in Legendary's "Street Fighter" Movie
Vidyut Jammwal Lands Role of Dhalsim in Legendary's "Street Fighter" Movie

See - Sada Elbalad

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • See - Sada Elbalad

Vidyut Jammwal Lands Role of Dhalsim in Legendary's "Street Fighter" Movie

Yara Sameh Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal (Commando) has landed the role of Dhalsim in Legendary's live-action "Street Fighter" movie, based on the video games from Capcom. The project marks the Hollywood debut of an actor who has been deliberate about the project with which he wants to introduce himself in the U.S. market. First introduced in "Street Fighter II" in 1991, Dalsim is a yogi with fire-spitting abilities — a fundamentally peaceful man who fights to support his family. The Street Fighter cast also includes Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda. Plot details for the film, from director Kitao Sakurai, remain under wraps. Launched in 1987, "Street Fighter" is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists, organized by the villainous M. Bison as a global fighting tournament. It have sold over 55 million units worldwide since launch, making the franchise one of the most well-known and highest-grossing of all time. Known for roles in a dozen blockbusters in India, including the Commando and Khuda Haafiz franchises, Jammwal boasts 22M followers across social media and is well known in India, even as he's still looking to build his profile in the United States. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean

‘Commando' star Vidyut Jammwal cast as Dhalsim in live-action ‘Street Fighter' film
‘Commando' star Vidyut Jammwal cast as Dhalsim in live-action ‘Street Fighter' film

The Hindu

time5 days ago

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  • The Hindu

‘Commando' star Vidyut Jammwal cast as Dhalsim in live-action ‘Street Fighter' film

Indian actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal has been cast as Dhalsim in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Street Fighter, produced by Legendary Entertainment. The project marks Jammwal's Hollywood debut and will introduce the Commando star to U.S. audiences in one of gaming's most iconic roles. Dhalsim, first seen in Street Fighter II in 1991, is a peaceful yogi known for his elastic limbs and ability to breathe fire, that are drawn from mystic yoga traditions. While fundamentally non-violent, the character fights in the tournament to support his family, often standing out as one of the more spiritual figures in the franchise. Jammwal, known for his physically demanding action roles in the Commando and Khuda Haafiz series, is recognised for his real-life martial arts expertise. According to sources, Jammwal was intentional in selecting Street Fighter as his Hollywood launchpad. Directed by Bad Trip filmmaker Kitao Sakurai, the project also stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog, among others. Originally launched in 1987, Capcom's Street Fighter is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, with over 55 million units sold worldwide. The games revolve around a global martial arts tournament orchestrated by the villainous M. Bison and feature a diverse roster of fighters from around the world.

Right now, I am as single as they come. I mean... the singlest!: Rukhsar Rehman
Right now, I am as single as they come. I mean... the singlest!: Rukhsar Rehman

Time of India

time19-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Right now, I am as single as they come. I mean... the singlest!: Rukhsar Rehman

Rukhsar Rehman at the Bada Imambada on her previous visit to Lucknow (BCCL/ @rukhsarrehman) On a hot afternoon in Lucknow, we caught up with actress Rukhsar Rehman during her visit for a theatre show. Known for films like Sarkar, PK, The Gone Game , Khuda Haafiz , and 83, Rukhsar fondly calls Lucknow 'LOVEnow,' as mentioned on her gram story, a name inspired by her growing love for the city. With roots in nearby Rampur , she says Lucknow feels no less than home. As we drove around the city, the actress couldn't resist stopping at a roadside sugarcane juice stall, sipping the nostalgia of tasting UP's signature summer cooler. 'If anybody asks me about my hometown, I'm going to say Lucknow,' she says warmly, expressing her love for the city. 'I feel so happy here as the vibe of Lucknow is just so nice.' Rukhsar, who frequently visits Lucknow, shares how she doesn't chase food trails or shopping sprees. Instead, she heads straight to the heart of Lucknow to explore the city's exquisite craft culture. She adds, 'I'm not a foodie or a shopaholic. But I love handwork. Handicrafts are my thing. I visit old areas with small shops where artisans are doing mukaish work and other traditional crafts like chikankari. Along with that, I also love exploring the architecture of Lucknow.' When it comes to food, she excitedly shares her love for the Lakhnawi chaat. 'I'm a vegetarian now, and I love the chaat served at Shukla Chaat and the ganne ka juice we get here. I gained extra kilos once because of ganne ka juice, such is my love for this summer cooler, and this taste you can never get in Bombay,' she says, her eyes lighting up. Rukhsar Rehman (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo The Sarkar actress, who was recently in the city for a theatre play, appreciates how Lucknow has a niche and understanding audience for theatre. 'Lucknow now has a rooted theatre scene, which is growing beautifully. What I loved was that the audience was extremely responsive, and secondly, the audience was fluent in Urdu, as the drama was in Urdu, and most of them seemed to be well-versed with it,' she says. Having started her career very early in life and reflecting on her long-standing journey in the industry, the Khuda Hafiz actress commenting on whether she would change anything about her career choices, shares that she doesn't hold onto any guilt in life. 'I don't regret anything. Maybe if I had been more assertive, more on my toes, it might have been different. But I've never been a go-getter. And I'm fine with that. The biggest difference is responsibility. Earlier, I wasn't responsible if I was late; someone else handled it. Now, I know it's on me to carry my character, my work, to a certain place,' she says. Rukhsar with her daughter Aisha The actress, who took a break in her acting career during a turmoil in her personal life, shares that she noticed a certain typecasting after her comeback. She reflects, 'I started playing glamourized older women even when I was very young. They used to put a little brown powder on me to make me look older. I did a lot of commercials and TV ads, and then the kind of offers I got were mostly similar. Breaking out of that was a real challenge. I realized it was getting repetitive. Another problem was that my ad film-age kept increasing. There's your real age, and then there's your screen age. When they don't match, it starts becoming a real problem. These were the first major issues I faced, and it did trouble me after a point.' Having done a webseries, The Gone Game, speaking of whether OTT had led her to be introduced to more work Rukhsar shares, 'OTT has helped everyone. I don't know about creatively, but the sheer amount of work available has been good, just like when the television boom happened. So many good actors have come through.' Whilst the actress believes in exploring art and acting through all mediums, theatre remains her beloved. 'I'm doing everything; stage, TV, web shows and films. Even radio! I don't believe actors can be too choosy at any stage. However, theatre remains my first love. When I step onto the stage, it's a different world.' Rukhsar in a scene from the Aamir Khan-starrer PK When the conversation moves towards her personal life, the actress admits her journey has been a rollercoaster one. 'Right now, I am as single as they come. I mean... the singlest! However, I'm not missing anything. After 18 years, I'm not missing anybody or any relationship. As for companionship, I have my friends.' Asked about whether love is on the horizon for her in the future, the PK actress smiles and says, 'Who knows what will happen in the future?' Adding to the conversation, Rukhsar also shares a light-hearted moment involving her daughter who calls her choice in men poor. She adds, 'Aisha wanted me to make a list, you know, like what are the qualities you seek in a man. She feels my choice in men is very bad,' she laughs. 'For some reason, whenever I even start thinking about someone, suddenly I see a red flag, and that too in Aisha's hand,' says Rukhsar. Asked about the one red flag no one should ever compromise on, the actress reflects, 'Honestly, I didn't even know red flags were a thing in our society. But truly, if a boy has some shortcomings that bother you, you shouldn't get married.' She explains, 'I would say the person should be honest. He should not be a pathological liar. That's very dangerous. It eventually comes out so easily, and nobody forgets that they lied. It just ruins life.' When asked if her idea of love has changed after past relationships, she responds thoughtfully, 'No, the idea of love hasn't changed because of what happened personally. It has changed over the years, naturally. When you're in your 20s, love feels different. When you're in your 30s, it changes. And it keeps evolving with your level of understanding and your experiences in life.' Rukhsar in a still from the web series Haq Se 'Mangoes from Uttar Pradesh even smell different' This being the mango season Rukhsar says her all-time other summer favourite is the king of fruit. Rukhsar recalls fond memories of her hometown Rampur, and says thats mangoes from Uttar Pradesh even smell different. 'If you're from Uttar Pradesh you would never miss mangoes. Alphonso mangoes are good in Bombay, but the ones from back home like Langda, Chausa, Dussehri, can't be replaced.' Rukhsar adds, 'I sit and smell fruits from UP and the fragrance takes me back to the days when my father used to cut mangoes and we used to eat them together. Those are some of my favourite memories of summer holiday.' -Amina Ashraf Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .

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