Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Vidyut Jammwal Holds Breath During Street Fighter Event
Actor Vidyut Jammwal attended a Street Fighter event in Mumbai.
He sat very still and held his breath while meditating for about 15 minutes.
Some coverage said the demonstration lasted around 15 to 16 minutes.
People dressed as Dhalsim joined him onstage.
Jammwal said he used a practice from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras.
He said he shares the technique with young people.
His advice was to pause and be patient instead of always rushing.
He is set to play Dhalsim in the upcoming Street Fighter movie.
The film is scheduled to reach Indian cinemas on October 16, 2026, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Vidyut Jammwal meditated onstage for about 15 minutes at a Street Fighter event in Mumbai.
One report described the breath-holding meditation as lasting around 15–16 minutes; another said 15 minutes.
Jammwal said he used a technique from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras to help hold his breath.
He said he teaches the technique to young people and urged them to pause rather than rush.
Jammwal is set to play Dhalsim in Street Fighter, scheduled for release in India on October 16, 2026, in four languages.
- Who
- Actor Vidyut Jammwal, who is set to play Dhalsim in Street Fighter.
- What
- He demonstrated breath-holding meditation onstage for about 15 minutes.
- When
- At a special event held on a Monday; the film is scheduled for release in India on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- He demonstrated yogic practices connected to his character and shared a message encouraging young people to pause and be patient.
- Actor
- Vidyut Jammwal
- Film
- Street Fighter
- Character
- Dhalsim
- Demonstration
- Breath-holding meditation for about 15 minutes; one report gives a range of 15–16 minutes
- Event location
- Mumbai
- Technique cited
- A technique from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- India release
- October 16, 2026, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
- Distributor
- Paramount Pictures
