New Delhi: Actor Vidyut Jammwal has played a commando, a protector, and will now be seen as an intelligence bureau officer in his next IB 71. However, it won't be wrong to call him a "fauji" (soldier) at heart as the Bollywood action star comes from an army background. He has immense love and pride for those who serve the nation. Donning the uniform for IB 71 was extremely special for Vidyut, whose father served in the Indian Army.
"Any uniform you wear, you feel proud because you represent something. It could be anybody. Being an army man's son, it feels more of a privilege because you get to play so many roles, you get to wear so many uniforms," Vidyut, whose father served in J&K Rifles, told the media. Asked if he grew up listening to war stories, pat came Vidyut's reply: "All my life."
The actor added: "I was raised in an environment where people who were serving us had stories to tell. They all had done something that very few people had the ability to do... Even the cook had also fought a battle, the person who was helping you with shifting things in your house had also been part of a battle. I have great respect for people who have served the nation."
