John Abraham

John Abraham (born 17 December 1972), is an Indian film actor, producer and a former model who appears in Hindi films.

John Abraham
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John at the Femina Miss India finale in 2013 at Yashraj studio
Born
Farhan Abraham

(1972-12-17) 17 December 1972 (age 51)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, film producer, model
Years active1997–present
Spouse(s)Priya Runchal (m. 2014)
Parent(s)Abraham John
Firoza Irani
Websitewww.johnabraham.com

Early life

Abraham was born on 17 December 1972 into a family of mixed religious and ethnic heritage. His father is a Syrian Christian from Kerala and his mother is a Zoroastrian Irani.[2][3][4] Abraham's Zoroastrian name is "Farhan", but he was baptised with the name "John."[2][5][4] He has a younger brother named Alan Abraham.[6][7][8] He considers himself a spiritual person but does not follow any particular religion.[9][2] Abraham grew up in Mumbai and studied at the Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, Maharashta. He attended Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai, and then got an MBA degree from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Bombay.[10][11][12] His cousin Susy Matthew is an author and has written novels like "Mahabharat".[13]

Filmography

Key
  Denotes films that have not yet been released

Actor

Year Film Character Name 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 DJ 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 Suhel Khan
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love Ashutosh Raina
2007 Hattrick Himself Special appearance in the song "Wicket Bacha"
2007 No Smoking K
2007 Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Sunny Bhasin
2008 Dostana Kunal Chopra
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/ACP Yash/Yash
2011 Desi Boyz Nick Mathur / "Hunter"
2012 Housefull 2 Max
2012 Vicky Donor Himself 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
2015 Welcome Back Ajju Bhai
2016 Wazir SP Cameo
2016 Rocky Handsome Kabir Ahlawat/ Rocky/ Handsome
2016 Dishoom Kabir Filming done
2016 M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Himself Special appearance
2016 Force 2 ACP Yashvardhan/ACP Yash/Yash Filming done
2018 Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran Captain Ashwant Rana Filming done
TBA Mumbai Saga   TBA Pre-production

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
2016 Rocky Handsome
2016 Satra Ko Shaadi Hai   Filming[14]

Awards and nominations

Film awards

Year Function Award Film Won
2013 National Film Awards National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Vicky Donor Yes
2013 Asiavision Awards Icon of India for his contribution to Indian cinema as an actor and producer Yes
2013 Filmfare Awards Filmfare Award for Best Film Vicky Donor No
2008 Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 Dostana Yes
2007 Filmfare Awards Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Baabul No
2007 IIFA Awards IIFA Best Villain Award Zinda No
2007 Zee Cine Awards Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Zinda No
2007 Bollywood Movie Awards Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor Baabul No
2006 Filmfare Awards Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role Zinda No
2006 IIFA Awards IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award Garam Masala No
2006 Global Indian Film Awards GIFA Best Villain Zinda No
2005 Filmfare Awards Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role Dhoom No
2005 IIFA Awards IIFA Best Villain Award Dhoom Yes
2005 Zee Cine Awards Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Dhoom Yes
2005 Stardust Awards Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Male Paap Yes
2004 Filmfare Awards Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut Jism No
2004 Bollywood Movie Awards Bollywood Movie Award – Best Male Debut Jism Yes

Other recognitions

Year Award Won Notes
2006 Rajiv Gandhi Award for his achievement in Bollywood Yes [15]
2007 Giant International Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema Yes [source?]
2008 Sexiest Asian Man Yes [16]
2009 Lions Club Award Yes [17]
2011 India's Sexiest Bachelor by the BIG CBS PRIME Yes [18]
2012 Most Stylish Man – GQ Awards (India) Yes [19]

John Abraham Media

References

  1. Bhattacharyya, Wriddhaayan (6 January 2016). "I wish everyday could be like the marathon day: John Abraham". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 March 2016. Though born in Kochi, the actor grew up in Mumbai and hence, the secret behind his long association with the event.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 (in en) For Those Who Want To Know John Abraham's Religion, Here's The Answer. NDTV. 8 June 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl077NN7sWc. Retrieved 21 August 2019. "0:19 He (father) is a Syrian Christian. My father is a Malayali, My mother is an Irani.". 
  3. "Not weekends, my films start making money from Mondays: John Abraham" Archived 3 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine, Times of India, 8 August 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2019: "I always love visiting Gujarat because the Parsi community (my mother is a Parsi) has its roots in south Gujarat."
  4. 4.0 4.1 "John Abraham: Lesser known facts". The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/john-abraham-lesser-known-facts/photostory/45542000.cms. Retrieved 7 June 2019. 
  5. Priya Gupta (6 December 2012). Hrithik is more good-looking than me: John Abraham. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-06/news-interviews/35621141_1_john-abraham-rich-kids-cancer-survivor. Retrieved 6 February 2013. 
  6. "Pics: John Abraham with his cousin Susy Matthew". Indicine.com. 21 February 2012. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  7. Manav Manglani (10 October 2012). "John Abraham Gifts Audi Q Life To Sister-in-law On Her Birthday in Bandra". Koimoi.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  8. "John Abraham gives his sister-in-law an Beater Car". Pinkvilla. 10 October 2012. Archived from the original on 28 May 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  9. "FAQS". JohnAbraham.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  10. UTV New Media Ltd. (17 January 2003). "JohnAbraham.com : Official Website With Latest News, Photos, Videos and Updates From The Bollywood Star". Utvjohn.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
  11. "Birthday Exclusive: John Abraham" (in en). Deccan Chronicle. 17 December 2013. https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131217/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-john-abraham. Retrieved 15 November 2020. 
  12. "List of 10 highly educated Bollywood actors" (in en). India Today. 25 February 2020. https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/list-of-10-highly-educated-bollywood-actors-1649797-2020-02-25. Retrieved 15 November 2020. 
  13. "John Abraham Launches Sister's Book". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 August 2019 – via YouTube.
  14. "Newbie Harshvardhan Rane excited to be launched by John Abraham". India Today. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  15. "John Abraham awarded Rajiv Gandhi Award". Nowrunning.com. 21 August 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-10-16.
  16. "John Abraham voted sexiest Asian man". Apunkachoice.com. 13 December 2008.
  17. "Lions Club Award". Mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  18. John bags the title of 'India's Sexiest Bachelor'. Glamsham Magazine. http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/11/sep/12-john-bags-the-title-of-indias-sexiest-bachelor-091108.asp. Retrieved 16 September 2011. 
  19. "2012 GQ India Men of the Year". Archived from the original on 2013-12-10.. gqindia.com. 10 December 2013

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