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John Abraham

Acting

Born December 17, 1972 · Kochi, Kerala, India

Also known as Farhan Abraham · جان آبراهام

Biography

John Abraham (born December 17, 1972) is an Indian film actor, producer and a former model who appears in Hindi films. After modelling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with Jism (2003), which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination. 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). 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), Madras Cafe (2013) and Welcome Back (2015). His second film as a producer was Madras Cafe, which garnered critical acclaim. His athletic and muscular physique has contributed to his status as one of the most influential sex symbols in Bollywood. He is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United FC. Apart from acting, Abraham has often performed many dangerous stunts in his films.

Awards & recognition

  • Bollywood Movie Award – Best Male Debut
  • IIFA AwardBest Performance in a Negative Role
  • Screen AwardJodi No. 1
  • Stardust Awards
  • Zee Cine AwardBest Actor in a Negative Role

Filmography43 titles

Sardar Ka Grandson

2021as Gursher Singh

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

2018as Capt. Ashwat Raina

No Smoking

2007as K

Attack

2022as Arjun Shergill

Batla House

2019as Sanjay Kumar

Vicky Donor

2012as Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song

Water

2005as Narayan

Force 2

2016as ACP Yashvardhan

Wazir

2016as S.P.

Madras Cafe

2013as Major Vikram Singh

Force

2011as ACP Yashvardhan

Luck by Chance

2009as Self

The Diplomat

2025as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)

Pathaan

2023as Jim

Satyameva Jayate

2018as Virendra Kumar Singh

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

2006as Guest Appearance

Tara vs Bilal

2022Producer

Desi Boyz

2011as Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)

Taxi No. 9 2 11: Nau Do Gyarah

2006as Jai Mittal

The Romantics

as Self

New York

2009as Sameer

Dhoom

2004as Kabir

Tehran

2025as ACP Rajeev Kumar

Romeo Akbar Walter

2019as Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent

7 Khoon Maaf

2011as Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod

Dostana

2008as Kunal Chauhan

Baabul

2006as Rajat Verma

Ek Villain Returns

2022as Bhairav Purohit

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

2011as Self (Special Appearance)

Kabul Express

2006as Suhel Khan

Garam Masala

2005as Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar

Koffee with Karan

2004as Self

Mumbai Saga

2021as Ganpat Ram Bhonsle

Housefull 2

2012as Jolly 2 / Max

Satyameva Jayate 2

2021as Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad

Dishoom

2016as Kabir Shergill

Shootout at Wadala

2013as Manya Surve

Salaam-E-Ishq

2007as Ashutosh Raina

Pagalpanti

2019as Raj Kishore

Kaal

2005as Krish Thapar

Aetbaar

2004as Aryan Trivedi

Madhoshi

2004as Aman

Zinda

2005as Rohit Chopra