Vidyut Jammwal’s Street Fighter co-star reveals bizarre first meeting and his ‘Protein Myth’

India’s ultimate action hero Vidyut Jammwal is gearing up for his Hollywood debut in the live-action reboot of Street Fighter, one of the most loved video game franchises of all time. The martial artist-turned-actor will embody Dhalsim, the mystical Indian fighter known for his spiritual powers and incredible flexibility. Vidyut has reportedly spent months in the US for test shoots and filming, perfecting his portrayal of the beloved character.

Andrew Schulz’s First Meeting: A Comedy of Errors

Actor-comedian Andrew Schulz, who also stars in the film, recently shared a funny story about his first meeting with Vidyut during an episode of his Brilliant Idiots podcast with Aakash Singh.

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“Martial arts start in India. This is where it all began, and it is called Kalaripayattu, or something like that. They invented martial arts. He is also an action star. He pulled up, and they had us in funny costumes, and I thought he was in costume. I didn’t know that’s how he dressed regularly. I thought that’s what he was wearing, what Dhalsim wears, and I started teasing him about it. And then the producers said that’s how he dresses. I thought they were being sarcastic. This went on for 10 minutes, where I kept putting my foot in my mouth and couldn’t get out of it,” Andrew recalled.

Further, Schulz admitted that he had no idea Vidyut’s attire was simply part of his real-life spiritual and minimalist lifestyle, not a costume! The mix-up led to ten minutes of awkward but good-natured laughter on set.

The ‘Protein Myth’ That Left Everyone Speechless

The conversation took a surprising turn when Andrew revealed another interesting detail about his co-star.

“He plays Dhalsim, and he said he doesn’t believe in protein. Yeah, he doesn’t believe in it. He goes protein is a myth. This m*****er is funny as s**t,” Andrew said.

When Aakash Singh jokingly asked if that meant Vidyut was vegetarian, Andrew admitted, “I had no follow-up question.”

One of the other panellists looked at Vidyut’s photo and exclaimed, “If I could look like that not eating protein, it’s crazy.”

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Interestingly, Vidyut has been a vegetarian for over a decade and often credits his plant-based lifestyle and Kalaripayattu training for his lean, powerful physique. In past interviews, he’s spoken about relying on natural plant proteins and disciplined fitness rather than supplements.

Street Fighter: A Star-Studded Showdown

The upcoming Street Fighter reboot boasts a powerhouse cast, including Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Eric André, 50 Cent, and Jason Momoa. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the movie promises high-octane action, martial arts mastery, and global star power. Fans can expect the film to hit theatres in October 2026.