Vidyut Jammwal Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Martial Arts, Engagement

Vidyut Dev Singh Jammwal is famously known as Vidyut Jammwal is a dynamic Indian actor, martial artist, and film producer, celebrated as “The New Age Action Hero of Bollywood” for his high-octane performances in the Commando series and films like Force and Khuda Haafiz.

Profile

• Full Name: Vidyut Dev Singh Jammwal
• Stage Name: Vidyut Jammwal
• Born: December 10, 1980
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Martial Artist, Film Producer, Model
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Parents: Vimla Jammwal
• Siblings: Priyanka Jammwal Kapoor
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Vidyut Jammwal was born on December 10, 1980, in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India, to an unnamed father, a Rajput Army officer who passed away during Vidyut’s childhood, and Vimla Jammwal, a former Miss Jammu & Kashmir of Malayali descent who ran an ashram in Palakkad, Kerala.

Raised alongside his elder sister, Priyanka Jammwal Kapoor, Vidyut lived a nomadic lifestyle due to his father’s frequent Army transfers, residing in cities like Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and Palakkad, Kerala.

He began training in Kalaripayattu at age three under his mother’s guidance at her ashram, developing exceptional martial arts skills.

He attended an ashram school in Palakkad until age 13 and later studied at Army Public School, Dagshai, Himachal Pradesh, where he excelled as a national-level gymnast.

Vidyut earned a degree in Martial Arts, though specific details about his college are unavailable.

His Rajput-Malayali heritage and early exposure to martial arts shaped his disciplined approach to fitness and his eventual career in action cinema.

Career

Vidyut Jammwal began his career as a model before making his acting debut in 2011 with the Telugu film Shakti as Shiv Nath, a negative role.

That same year, he debuted in Bollywood as the antagonist Vishnu in Force opposite John Abraham, earning a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

In 2012, he played negative roles in Tamil films Billa II as Dimitri and Thuppakki as a sleeper cell leader, winning a SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for the latter.

His first lead role came in 2013 as Captain Karanvir Singh Dogra in Commando: A One Man Army, a commercially successful action film that grossed ₹26 crore against a ₹17 crore budget, establishing him as a global action star compared to Bruce Lee and Tony Jaa.

He reprised this role in Commando 2: The Black Money Trail (2017) and Commando 3 (2019), the latter being the franchise’s most successful.

Other notable films include Bullett Raja (2013) as Munna, Anjaan (2014) as Chandru (Tamil), Baadshaho (2017) as Major Seher Singh, Junglee (2019) as Raj Nair, Yaara (2020) as Param, Khuda Haafiz (2020) as Sameer Chaudhary, Sanak (2021) as Vivaan, and Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2: Agni Pariksha (2022) as Sameer.

He played a minor role in Oosaravelli (2011, Telugu) as Tony and made a cameo in Stanley Ka Dabba (2011).

His television credits include hosting Ultimate Beastmaster (2017) and serving as Dojo Master in India’s Ultimate Warrior (2022).

He appeared in music videos like Tumhe Dillagi (2016) with Huma Qureshi and Gal Ban Gayi (2016).

Awards and Nominations

2012: Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Force), Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male (Force), IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male (Force), Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Award for Debut Actor (Force), Global Film Award for Most Promising Debut Actor (Force).

2013: SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Thuppakki), Annual Central European Bollywood Award nomination for Breakthrough Role (Force), IIFA nomination for Best Performance in a Negative Role (Force), Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Web Award nomination for Hottie of the Year.

2014: Zee Cine Award for Umeed Ka Naya Chehra – Male (Commando).

2015: SIIMA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Anjaan).

Fans on X praise his “electrifying” action sequences and “dedicated” fitness regime, cementing his status as a leading action hero.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mevidyutjammwal
• Facebook Handle: OfficialVidyutJammwal
• Twitter Handle: @VidyutJammwal
• YouTube Channel: Vidyut Jammwal Kalari

Personal Life

Vidyut Jammwal, 44 years old, is engaged to fashion designer Nandita Mahtani, with their engagement announced on September 13, 2021, via Instagram, celebrated at the Taj Mahal.

Previously, he was rumored to be in a relationship with actress Mona Singh, which drew attention in 2013 when he defended her against media scrutiny over a morphed MMS, stating, “Indian men should not support vulgarity.”

He resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and is a vegetarian, following a six-meal diet including tofu, idlis, dal, and upma, avoiding dieting fads.

His fitness routine includes five days of Kalaripayattu (acrobatics, gymnastics, street stunts) and two days of weight training (squats, lunges, push-ups, roman rings), totaling 6–7 hours daily.

A devotee of Lord Hanuman, he enjoys visiting temples, traveling to Rishikesh, and watching films like Singh is Kinng and Robocop.

Discography

• Tumhe Dillagi (2016) – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Music Video, Featured)
• Gal Ban Gayi (2016) – YRF (Music Video, Featured)

Filmography

• Shakti (2011, Telugu) – Shiv Nath (Supporting Role)
• Force (2011, Hindi) – Vishnu (Main Antagonist)
• Oosaravelli (2011, Telugu) – Tony (Supporting Role)
• Stanley Ka Dabba (2011, Hindi) – Cameo
• Billa II (2012, Tamil) – Dimitri (Main Antagonist)
• Thuppakki (2012, Tamil) – Sleeper Cell Leader (Main Antagonist)
• Commando: A One Man Army (2013, Hindi) – Captain Karanvir Singh Dogra (Lead Role)
• Bullett Raja (2013, Hindi) – Munna (Supporting Role)
• Anjaan (2014, Tamil) – Chandru (Supporting Role)
• Baadshaho (2017, Hindi) – Major Seher Singh (Supporting Role)
• Commando 2: The Black Money Trail (2017, Hindi) – Captain Karanvir Singh Dogra (Lead Role)
• Junglee (2019, Hindi) – Raj Nair (Lead Role)
• Commando 3 (2019, Hindi) – Captain Karanvir Singh Dogra (Lead Role)
• Yaara (2020, Hindi) – Param (Lead Role)
• Khuda Haafiz (2020, Hindi) – Sameer Chaudhary (Lead Role)
• The Power (2021, Hindi) – Devidas (Lead Role)
• Sanak (2021, Hindi) – Vivaan (Lead Role)
• Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2: Agni Pariksha (2022, Hindi) – Sameer Chaudhary (Lead Role)
• IB71 (2023, Hindi) – Dev Jammwal (Lead Role, Producer)
• Sher Singh Rana (TBA, Hindi) – Sher Singh Rana (Lead Role, Producer)

Television

• Ultimate Beastmaster (2017) – Host (Reality Show)
• India’s Ultimate Warrior (2022) – Dojo Master (Reality Show)

Net Worth

Vidyut Jammwal has an estimated net worth of $6 million USD (approximately ₹50 crore INR).

His wealth is derived from acting fees (₹3–5 crore per film), modeling, brand endorsements (e.g., Jeep Compass), and his production company, Action Hero Films.

His social media presence, with earnings of approximately ₹50,000–₹1 lakh per sponsored Instagram post, also contributes.