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John Abraham
John Abraham in March 2013
Born (1972-12-17) 17 December 1972 (age 51)
Calicut, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Film producer, Model
Years active1997–present
SpousePriya Runchal (2014-present)
Parent(s)Abraham John and Firoza Irani
RelativesSusy Mathew (sister)
Alan (younger brother)
Websitewww.johnabraham.com

John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian film actor, producer and former model. After modelling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham 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).

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, muscular and well built physique has acquired him the status of being one of the most handsome and influential sex symbols in Bollywood.[3][4]

Early life and education

John was born in Kerala to a Nasrani Malayali 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][7] He has a sister Susy Mathew[8][9][10] and younger brother, Alan.

Abraham 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 NIMS Mumbai (MET) [11][12][13][14]

Career

Modeling

John Abraham started his modelling career appearing in the music video of the song "Surma" by Punjabi singer Jazzy B.[15] 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.[16] In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and went to the Philippines for Manhunt International, where he runner up second place.[17] Following this, he was signed by Carrie Models in Singapore and did some modelling there; 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.[18]

Actor

Abraham made his acting debut with Jism (2003), a thriller film which according to Box Office India, was "above average" grossing 132,500,000 Rs.[19]

His next films included a paranormal thriller 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.[20]

In 2005 he starred in the supernatural thriller Kaal and the comedy Garam Masala both of which did well at the box office.[21] 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.[22]

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.[23] In that same year, he starred in the films Zinda, Taxi No. 9211, Baabul and Kabul Express.[24] 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,[25] though it did well in the overseas markets.[26] His last two 2007 releases included the thriller No Smoking and the sports film Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.

In 2008, Abraham 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.[27]

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. 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.

He is currently shooting Dostana 2 with Karan Parekh.

Producer

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.[28] 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

During the filming of Jism in 2002, Abraham began to date his co-star Bipasha Basu. They were in a relationship until early 2011 when the couple officially broke up.[29][30][31][32][33] Whilst together, the two were often referred to as a supercouple in the Indian media.[34] He is now married to Priya Runchal, an NRI financial analyst and investment banker from USA native to McLeodganj, whom he met in Mumbai, in December, 2010.[35]

Social causes

Abraham takes an interest in PETA and Habitat for Humanity.[36][37] He donated ₹1 Lakh to the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, according to his website. [38]

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. [39]

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. [40][41]

Religion

See also: Irreligion in India

John is agnostic and since his childhood his father always used to tell him to not go to the temple and just be a good man but he is a spiritual person and believes in the presence of a supreme being.

TV show

A four-part TV show titled John Abraham: A Simple Life was telecast on NDTV Good Times from 18 November to 21 November 2013. The show gave viewers a sneak peek into John Abraham's life.[42][43][44]

Filmography

Actor

Year Film Role Notes
2003 Jism Kabir Lal Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
2003 Saaya Dr.Akash / "Akki"
2004 Aetbaar Aryan Trivedi
2004 Paap Shiven
2004 Lakeer – Forbidden Lines Saahil
2004 Dhoom Kabir Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
2004 Madhoshi Aman
2005 Elaan Abhimanyu
2005 Karam John
2005 Kaal Krish Thapar
2005 Viruddh Amar Patwardhan
2005 Water Narayan
2005 Garam Masala Shyam / "Sam"
2005 Shikhar Himself Special appearance
2006 Zinda Rohit Chopra Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
2006 Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna Special appearance in the song "Where's The Party Tonight?"
2006 Taxi No. 9211 Jai Mittal
2006 Baabul Rajat Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
2006 Kabul Express Sohail Khan
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love Ashutosh Raina
2007 Hattrick Special appearance in the song "Wicket Bacha"
2007 No Smoking K
2007 Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Sunny Bhasin
2008 Dostana Kunal
2009 Luck by Chance Himself Special appearance
2009 Little Zizou Arjun Special appearance
2009 New York Samir / "Sam"
2010 Aashayein Rahul Sharma
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi Sid
2011 7 Khoon Maaf Jimmy Stetson
2011 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Himself Special appearance
2011 Force ACP Yashvardhan
2011 Desi Boyz Nick Mathur / "Hunter"
2012 Housefull 2 Max
2012 Vicky Donor Special appearance in the song "Rum Whisky"
2013 Race 2 Armaan Malik
2013 I, Me, aur Main Ishaan Sabharwal
2013 Shootout at Wadala Manya Surve
2013 Madras Cafe Vikram Singh
2014 Dostana 2 Kunal Announced
2014 Welcome Back Filming
2015 Hera Pheri 4 Gopi Ram March 2015

Producer

Year Film Notes
2012 Vicky Donor National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Film
2013 Madras Cafe
2013 Hamara Bajaj Pre-production

Awards and nominations

National Film Awards
Won
  • 2013: National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Vicky Donor
Filmfare Awards
Nominated
IIFA Awards
Won
Nominated
Zee Cine Awards
Won
Nominated
Star Screen Awards

Won

Bollywood Movie Awards
Won
Nominated
Stardust Awards
Won
Global Indian Film Awards
Nominated

Other awards

  • 2006: Rajiv Gandhi Award for his achievement in Bollywood[55]
  • 2007: Giant International Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema[56]
  • 2008: Sexiest Asian Man[57]
  • 2009: Loins Club Award[58]
  • 2011: India's Sexiest Bachelor by the BIG CBS PRIME[59]

References

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  49. ^ "Zee Cine Award for best actor in a negative role". Retrieved 19 August 2013.
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  53. ^ "Stardust Superstar of tomorrow Award". Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  54. ^ "GIFA Best Villain Award". Retrieved 19 August 2013.
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  56. ^ "TimesNow.tv". John Abraham awarded Giant award. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
  57. ^ "John Abraham voted sexiest Asian man". Retrieved 13 December 2008.
  58. ^ "Loins Club Award". Retrieved 19 August 2013.
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