Flinging yourself onto walls, doing flips and rolling on the ground may seem risky but they are part of a Parkour buff's daily life. Come April 25, this ilk will get a chance to watch their passion on the big screen with the release of Brick Mansions, a Hollywood film centered on the sport. It stars the late Paul Walker (who gained fame with 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise) and David Belle, founder of Parkour.


Mohammed Al Attar (right) and a participant doing flips

Mumbai and Parkour
Parkour developed in France and is practiced in urban spaces globally. It became popular in the 1990s. It has fans in Mumbai who have formed Parkour groups. One such group is Parkour Mumbai. Its founder (also the retired founder-head of Parkour India) likes to be known as NOS.