Bollywood actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal has once again grabbed headlines for going bare-bodied. The actor took to Instagram and shared a video of himself climbing a tree without clothes as part of an annual yogic practice called Sahaja.
In the clip, Vidyut can be seen climbing a tree in a lush green forest, with his back discreetly covered by an 'evil eye' emoji in the video. He explained the philosophy behind the act in an accompanying caption, stating, "As a Kalaripayattu practitioner, I delve into the yogic practice of Sahaja once a year. Sahaja means returning to a state of natural ease and instinct, fostering a deeper connection to nature and inner awareness."
He further noted the scientific benefits, claiming it activates neuroreceptors, improves balance, and enhances sensory feedback.
This is not the first time the actor has posted unusual fitness-related content in nature. In the past, he has shared images and videos of himself meditating in the snow, taking a dip in icy waters, and walking on a thin rope, all of which have attracted significant online attention and discussion.
Vidyut's recent video has garnered mixed reactions from social media users, with some calling him fearless while others questioned the necessity of being unclothed for the activity. A user said, "Lekin ped pe chadhne ke liye nanga hone ki kya jarurat thi (But was it necessary to go naked for climbing a tree)?"
A second user commented, "Tarzan bhi patte pehenta tha, but sir aap to mahan ho (Even Tarzan wore a loincloth, but you are in a different league)."
Another comment read, "The confidence you carry within yourself is the biggest inspiration." "I was definitely not expecting this view," quipped another user.
This isn't the first time Vidyut has pulled off such a daring act. On his 43rd birthday, the actor went unclothed and dropped three floors from his Himalaya trip, wherein he had ditched his clothes and was seen cooking in the woods, amidst the lap of nature.
Vidyut was last seen in Madharaasi, directed by AR Murugadoss. The film was a runaway success at the box office, earning Rs 44 crore net in India in just five days.
He will be seen next in the new Street Fighter reboot, which also marks his Hollywood debut. The film, based on the popular video game franchise, will see him play Dhalsim, the popular yogi with fire-breathing powers. The Kitao Sakurai-directed film features a strong lineup of Hollywood elite, including Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck and Cody.
