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John Abraham

Acting
53 years oldKochi, Kerala, India

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.

Personal Details

Born
December 17, 1972
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Kochi, Kerala, India
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Farhan Abraham
جان آبراهام

Movies (40)

Tehran
6.2

Tehran

as ACP Rajeev Kumar

2025

The Diplomat
6.5

The Diplomat

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

2025

Vedaa
5.9

Vedaa

as Abhimanyu Kanwar

2024

Woh Bhi Din The
4.0

Woh Bhi Din The

as Older Rahul Sinha

2024

Pathaan
6.4

Pathaan

as Jim

2023

Tara vs Bilal
6.1

Tara vs Bilal

Producer (Production)

2022

Mike
5.4

Mike

Producer (Production)

2022

Ek Villain Returns
6.1

Ek Villain Returns

as Bhairav Purohit

2022

Attack
6.8

Attack

as Arjun Shergill

2022

Satyameva Jayate 2
5.6

Satyameva Jayate 2

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

2021

Sardar Ka Grandson
7.1

Sardar Ka Grandson

as Gursher Singh

2021

Mumbai Saga
5.6

Mumbai Saga

as Ganpat Ram Bhonsle

2021

Pagalpanti
4.7

Pagalpanti

as Raj Kishore

2019

Batla House
6.9

Batla House

as Sanjay Kumar

2019

Romeo Akbar Walter
6.1

Romeo Akbar Walter

as Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent

2019

Savita Damodar Paranjpe
6.0

Savita Damodar Paranjpe

Producer (Production)

2018

Satyameva Jayate
6.5

Satyameva Jayate

as Virendra Kumar Singh

2018

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
7.1

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

as Capt. Ashwat Raina

2018

Force 2
6.7

Force 2

as ACP Yashvardhan

2016

Dishoom
5.5

Dishoom

as Kabir Shergill

2016

Rocky Handsome
6.3

Rocky Handsome

as Kabir Ahlawat

2016

Wazir
6.7

Wazir

as S.P.

2016

Welcome Back
4.9

Welcome Back

as Ajju Bhai / Ajay

2015

Madras Cafe
6.6

Madras Cafe

as Major Vikram Singh

2013

Shootout at Wadala
5.4

Shootout at Wadala

as Manya Surve

2013

I, Me aur Main
4.6

I, Me aur Main

as Ishaan Sabharwal

2013

Race 2
5.5

Race 2

as Armaan Malik

2013

Vicky Donor
6.8

Vicky Donor

as Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song

2012

Housefull 2
5.5

Housefull 2

as Jolly 2 / Max

2012

Desi Boyz
6.2

Desi Boyz

as Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)

2011

Force
6.5

Force

as ACP Yashvardhan

2011

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
6.0

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

as Self (Special Appearance)

2011

7 Khoon Maaf
6.2

7 Khoon Maaf

as Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod

2011

Jhootha Hi Sahi
4.8

Jhootha Hi Sahi

as Siddharth

2010

Aashayein
6.6

Aashayein

as Rahul

2010

New York
6.2

New York

as Sameer

2009

Luck by Chance
6.6

Luck by Chance

as Self

2009

Dostana
6.1

Dostana

as Kunal Chauhan

2008

Little Zizou
5.0

Little Zizou

as Arjun

2008

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
5.0

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

as Sunny Bhasin

2007

TV Shows (10)