Vidyut Jammwal and Tony Jaa talk about Muay Thai and its connection to Indian gods

Recently, Vidyut Jammwal and Tony Jaa were seen in conversation with each or. This took place in first episode of Vidyut's show called X-Rayed By Vidyut. two artists had a candid discussion about link between Hanuman, Ganesha, martial arts and more. Read ahead to kw details. 

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Vidyut Jammwal recently started an online show called X-Rayed By Vidyut. show will concentrate on talking about legends and also demystifying ir origin and source. In first episode of show, viewers could see Bollywood actor in conversation with Tony Jaa. Tony Jaa is a very famous and talented martial arts superstar in Thailand. Both artists first talked about ir mutual love for martial arts. 

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Tony Jaa on Muay Thai 

Tony Jaa first started off conversation by discussing how Muay Thai (Thai boxing) was inspired by Lord Hanuman and Ganesha and also how he would really like to portray role of Hanuman in epic Ramayana. He mentioned that people from Thailand also believed in Lord Ganesha and his powers. Furr on topic, Tony explained that just as Indians, Thai people also pay ir respects to and seek blessings from Lord Ganesha and y also have a big ceremony houring Lord Ganesha in Thailand, much like in India. 

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Muay Thai, Tony Jaa explained, is inspired by Lord Ganesha and Hanuman. Tony also talked about dancing in Ramayana and how it was a big part of Thai culture as well. Vidyut seemed pleasantly surprised by conversation and association of two different countries and ir cultures. 

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Vidyut Jammwal chimed in that he was surprised to learn about this and also amazed that he heard about it in conversation with legendary action star Tony Jaa. Vidyut explained that he could really see why Tony Jaa was so good at what he did and that he was very amused when he got to kw that Tony would like to play role of Hanuman in Ramayana. Finally, Vidyut added that it would be lovely to watch Tony portray Hanuman and his elements in Muay Thai.  

Promo Pic Credit: Tony Jaa and Vidyut Jammwal's Instagram