We Indians stereotype our own communities
India, Oct. 12 -- Playing Dhalsim, an Indian yogi and martial artist, in the upcoming video game adaptation, Street Fighter, Vidyut Jammwal says he was struck by how well his international co-stars understood Indian culture. "They see us exactly the way we are meant to be seen; only we see them thinking that they are seeing us like this."
Making his Hollywood debut with the film, Vidyut was impressed by his co-stars' familiarity with India, including American rapper 50 Cent, Aquaman star Jason Momoa and WWE wrestlers Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. "50 has come to India more than a lot of Indians living abroad. Jason loves everything he knows about India, and Cody wants to come to India because he believes what Roman has told him, that Indians are crazy about watching action live."
He also praises director Kitao Sakurai for his cultural sensitivity: "Kitao, who's a Japanese-born American, is so particular about the sensibility of the culture and the religion that it impresses me."
Turning the spotlight on stereotypes closer to home, Vidyut says "Indians often stereotype their own communities on screen. We see Sardars as somebody you can joke about in movies till people like (singer-actor) Diljit Dosanjh and other spectacular Sardars came."
Working with the international cast was equally memorable. "There was no pressure. There was only excitement. Also, seeing that Jason called me one of the most beautiful-looking men he has ever seen in his life, I was thrilled to receive that appreciation," he says.
Describing the camaraderie on set, Vidyut adds, "We all were like a boy group." He recalls his 40-45 days with the cast as an opportunity to work with a "tribe of warriors"....
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