John Abraham (actor)

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John Abraham

John Abraham in 2013

Farhan Abraham
Born

17 December 1972 (age 42)

Kochi, Kerala, India

Nationality

Indian

Occupation

Actor, film producer, model

Years active

1997present

Spouse(s)

Priya Runchal

Parents

Abraham John and Firoza Irani

Relatives

Susy Mathew (cousin)

Alan (younger brother)

Website
www.johnabraham.com

In this Indian name, the name Abraham is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person
should be referred to by the given name, John.
John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian film actor, producer, former model, and a
bodybuilder[citation needed] of Indian and Iranian descent. After modelling for numerous advertisements
and companies, John made his film debut with Jism (2003), which earned him a Filmfare Best
Debut Award nomination.[1]
This was followed by his first commercial success, Dhoom (2004). He received two Filmfare
Award nominations, for his negative roles in Dhoom, and in Zinda (2006). He later appeared in
the major critical success Water (2005).[2] He was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best
Supporting Actor for the film Baabul (2006). Since then, Abraham has starred in many critically
and commercially successful films including Dostana (2008), New York (2009), Force (2011),
Shootout at Wadala (2013), and Madras Cafe (2013).
In 2012, he produced his first film Vicky Donor, which was a critical and commercial success,
and earned him a National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome
Entertainment. He then established his own production house, John Abraham Entertainment. His
second movie as a producer was Madras Cafe, which garnered fantastic critical acclaim. His
athletic and muscular physique has contributed to his status as one of the most influential sex
symbols in Bollywood.[3][4] He is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team
NorthEast United FC.

Contents
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1 Early life and education

2 Career
o 2.1 Modeling
o 2.2 Actor
o 2.3 Upcoming Projects
o 2.4 Producer

3 Personal life

o 3.1 Social causes

4 TV show

5 Filmography
o 5.1 Actor
o 5.2 Producer

6 Awards and nominations

o 6.1 Other awards

7 References

8 External links

Early life and education[edit]

John Abraham was born to a Malayali Nasrani father and a Parsi mother. His father, Abraham
John, is an architect from Aluva, Kerala; his mother is Firoza Irani. Abraham's Parsi name is
"Farhan" while his father being a Marthomite Syrian Christian named him "John."[5][6] He has a
sister Susy Mathew[7][8][9] and a younger brother.
John studied at Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai. He got his bachelor's degree in economics
from Jai Hind College. John also received an MMS from MET college [10][11][12][13]

Career[edit]
Modeling[edit]
John Abraham started his modelling career appearing in the music video of the song "Surma" by
Punjabi singer Jazzy B.[14] He then joined a media firm Time & Space Media Entertainment
Promotions Ltd., which however closed because of financial problems. Later, he worked for
Enterprises-Nexus as a media planner.[15] In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and
went to the Philippines for Manhunt International, where he runner up second place.[16] he later
modelled in Hong Kong, London and New York City. He also appeared in a number of
commercial advertisements and in other music videos for singers including Pankaj Udhas, Hans
Raj Hans and Babul Supriyo. To improve his acting skills, Abraham joined the Kishore Namit
Kapoor acting laboratory and completed an acting course while juggling modelling assignments.
[17]

Actor[edit]

John made his acting debut with Jism (2003), a thriller film which according to Box Office India,
was "Average" grossing 132,500,000 Rs.[18]
His next films included a paranormal Romance Saaya (2003), Pooja Bhatt's directorial debut
Paap (2004) and Ahmed Khan's Lakeer Forbidden Lines (2004).
He played the role of Kabir the main antagonist in Dhoom in 2004, an action film produced by
Yash Raj Films. The film was one of the highest grossing films of that year.[19]
In 2005 he starred in the supernatural thriller Kaal and the comedy Garam Masala both of which
did well at the box office.[20] Later that year, he had a role in Water, which portrayed the tragic
fate of Hindu widows in British India of the 1930s. The film was written and directed by
independent Canadian film-maker Deepa Mehta. It was popular internationally, and was
nominated for the 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 79th Academy
Awards. Abraham attended the ceremony along with the film's crew and makers but the film lost
to Germany's The Lives of Others.[21]
In the summer of 2006, Abraham performed at the "Rockstars Concert" along with fellow
Bollywood actors Salman Khan, Zayed Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Esha Deol, Shahid Kapoor and
Mallika Sherawat.[22] In that same year, he starred in the films Zinda, Taxi No. 9211, Baabul and
Kabul Express.[23] Among these Taxi No. 9211 and Kabul Express were substantially successful.
Nikhil Advani's multi-starrer Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love was Abraham's first release in
2007. The movie failed to do well at the Indian box office,[24] though it did well in the overseas
markets.[25] His last two 2007 releases included the thriller No Smoking and the sports film Dhan
Dhana Dhan Goal.
In 2008, John starred alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra in Dostana, his only
release that year. His first release of 2009 was a production by Yash Raj Films, New York.
He has a fashion line branded JA Clothes which primarily features his favorite article of
clothing, jeans.
In 2011, was seen in the films Aashayein and Jhootha Hi Sahi. Both of the films turned out to be
box office failures. Lately, Abraham has appeared in films Force (2011), Desi Boyz (2011), and
Housefull 2 (2012). His first film of 2013 was the multi-starrer Race 2 which was commercially
successful, though his second release the coming-of-age romantic comedy I, Me Aur Main, under
performed at the box office. His next release was Shootout at Wadala, in which he was
portraying the role of gangster Manya Surve which gained positive reviews. The film emerged a
success at the box office. His latest movie Madras Cafe, which also is a second movie for him as
a producer garnered much critical acclaim, also the collections of the movie saw an upward trend
after the terrific word of mouth.

Upcoming Projects[edit]

After having no release in 2014, Abraham will be back in 2015 with Welcome Back, sequel to the
2007 film Welcome opposite Shruti Haasan and Anil Kapoor. He is then slated to appear in a
pivotal role Sanjay Gupta's Jazbaa opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Huma Qureshi. He
has also commenced filming for Rocky Handsome opposite Shruti Haasan and Nathalia Kaur
slated for October 2015 release. He has also begun work on a crime thriller Mumbai Saga
alongside Huma Qureshi and Vivek Oberoi. He has committed to star in and will start filming for
Hera Pheri 3 in March 2015.[26]

Producer[edit]
His debut film as a producer was titled Vicky Donor (2012) and featured Ayushmann Khurrana,
Annu Kapoor and Yami Gautam. Abraham also appeared in an item-number for the film.[27] It
opened to positive response, and turned out to be a critical and commercial success. His second
production, Madras Cafe which is also directed by Shoojit Sircar, opened to overwhelming
response from the critics, and after taking a positive start at the box-office, the film saw an
enormous jump owing to the terrific word of mouth. Abraham has also announced his ideas on
Hamara Bajaj, an upcoming reality film he is planning with most of the cast & crew of Vicky
Donor.

Personal life[edit]
During the filming of Jism in 2002, John began to date his co-star Bipasha Basu. They were in a
relationship until early 2011.[28] Whilst together, the two were often referred to as a supercouple in
the Indian media.[29] He is now married to Priya Runchal,[30] an NRI financial analyst and
investment banker from USA native to McLeodganj, whom he met in Mumbai, in December
2010.[31]

Social causes[edit]
John takes an interest in PETA and Habitat for Humanity.[32][33] He donated 1 Lakh to the Lilavati
Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, according to his website.[34]
In January 2009, Abraham led a group of Indian celebrities in the Mumbai Marathon, an annual
event to benefit the United Way. He did not run the marathon, but encouraged the participants by
waving at them from the start line.[35]
In April 2013, on behalf of PETA Abraham wrote a letter to Minister for Environment and
Forests, Jayanthi Natarajan, asking that she make all circuses in India animal-free.[36][37]

TV show[edit]
A four-part TV show titled John Abraham: A Simple Life was telecast on NDTV Good Times
from 18 to 21 November 2013. The show gave viewers a sneak peek into John Abraham's life.[38]
[39]

Filmography[edit]
Actor[edit]
Year

Film

Role

2003 Jism

Kabir Lal

2003 Saaya
2004 Aetbaar
2004 Paap
Lakeer Forbidden
2004
Lines

Dr.Akash / "Akki"
Aryan Trivedi
Shiven

2004 Dhoom

Kabir

2004
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2007
2007
2007
2007
2008
2009
2009
2009
2010
2010

Madhoshi
Elaan
Karam
Kaal
Viruddh
Water
Garam Masala
Shikhar

Notes
Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Male
Debut

Saahil
Nominated Filmfare Award for Best
Performance in a Negative Role

Aman
Abhimanyu
John
Krish Thapar
Amar Patwardhan
Narayan
Shyam / "Sam"
Himself
Special appearance
Nominated Filmfare Award for Best
Zinda
Rohit Chopra
Performance in a Negative Role
Special appearance in the song "Where's The
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
Party Tonight?"
Taxi No. 9211
Jai Mittal
Nominated Filmfare Award for Best
Baabul
Rajat
Supporting Actor
Kabul Express
Suhel Khan
Salaam-e-Ishq: A
Ashutosh Raina
Tribute to Love
Special appearance in the song "Wicket
Hattrick
Bacha"
No Smoking
K
Dhan Dhana Dhan
Sunny Bhasin
Goal
Dostana
Kunal
Luck by Chance
Himself
Special appearance
Little Zizou
Arjun
Special appearance
New York
Samir / "Sam"
Aashayein
Rahul Sharma
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Sid

Year
Film
2011 7 Khoon Maaf
Mere Brother Ki
2011
Dulhan
2011 Force (2011 film)
2011 Desi Boyz
2012
2012
2013
2013
2013
2013
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015

Housefull 2
Vicky Donor
Race 2
I, Me, aur Main
Shootout at Wadala
Madras Cafe
Welcome Back
Rocky Handsome
Jazbaa
Mumbai Saga
Dishoom
Hera Pheri 3

Role
Jimmy Stetson
Himself

Notes
Special appearance

ACP Yashvardhan
Nick Mathur /
"Hunter"
Max
Special appearance in the song "Rum Whisky"
Armaan Malik
Ishaan Sabharwal
Manya Surve
Vikram Singh
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Raju Duplicate

Post-production
Filming
Filming
Pre-production
Filming
Pre-production

Producer[edit]
Year

Film

2012 Vicky Donor

Notes
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome
Entertainment
Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Film

2013 Madras Cafe

2015 Rocky Handsome Filming
Satra Ko Shaadi
2015
Filming[40]
Hai
2016 Agra Ka ghagra Pre-production

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year

Function
National Film
2013
Awards

Award
National Film Award for Best Popular Film
Providing Wholesome Entertainment
Icon of India for his contribution to Indian cinema
2013 Asiavision Awards
as an actor and producer
2013 Filmfare Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Film

2008 Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1

2007 Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor

Film
Vicky
Donor
For All
films
Vicky
Donor
Dostana
Baabul

Won
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No

Year
Function
2007 IIFA Awards
2007 Zee Cine Awards
Bollywood Movie
2007
Awards
2006 Filmfare Awards
2006 IIFA Awards
2006
2005
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004

Award
Film
IIFA Best Villain Award
Zinda
Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Zinda

Won
No
No

Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor Baabul

No

Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative

Zinda
Role
Garam
IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award
Masala

Global Indian Film

GIFA Best Villain
Zinda
Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative
Filmfare Awards
Dhoom
Role
IIFA Awards
IIFA Best Villain Award
Dhoom
Zee Cine Awards Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Dhoom
Stardust Awards
Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Male
Paap
Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
Jism
Bollywood Movie
Bollywood Movie Award Best Male Debut
Jism
Awards

No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes

Other awards[edit]
Year
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011
2012

Award
Rajiv Gandhi Award for his achievement in Bollywood
Giant International Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema
Sexiest Asian Man
Loins Club Award
India's Sexiest Bachelor by the BIG CBS PRIME
Most Stylish Man GQ Awards (India)

Won Notes
Yes [41]
Yes
Yes [42]
Yes [43]
Yes [44]
Yes [45