John Abraham

John Abraham

Acting • Born 1972-12-17

Acting2Kochi, 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.

Filmography

79 credits
Kaal

Kaal

Movie • 2005

Krish Thapar

Taxi No. 9211

Taxi No. 9211

Movie • 2006

Jai Mittal

Zinda

Zinda

Movie • 2006

Rohit Chopra

Kabul Express

Kabul Express

Movie • 2006

Suhel Khan

Water

Water

Movie • 2005

Narayan

Salaam-e-Ishq

Salaam-e-Ishq

Movie • 2007

Ashutosh Raina

Dostana

Dostana

Movie • 2008

Kunal Chauhan

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

Movie • 2007

Sunny Bhasin

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Movie • 2006

Guest Appearance

No Smoking

No Smoking

Movie • 2007

K

Aashayein

Aashayein

Movie • 2010

Rahul

Race 2

Race 2

Movie • 2013

Armaan Malik

Dhoom

Dhoom

Movie • 2004

Kabir

Baabul

Baabul

Movie • 2006

Rajat Verma

Jism

Jism

Movie • 2003

Kabir Lal

New York

New York

Movie • 2009

Sameer

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

Movie • 2005

Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar

7 Khoon Maaf

7 Khoon Maaf

Movie • 2011

Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Movie • 2011

Self (Special Appearance)

Force

Force

Movie • 2011

ACP Yashvardhan

Housefull 2

Housefull 2

Movie • 2012

Jolly 2 / Max

Paap

Paap

Movie • 2003

Shiven

Tehran

Tehran

Movie • 2025

ACP Rajeev Kumar

Desi Boyz

Desi Boyz

Movie • 2011

Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)

Vedaa

Vedaa

Movie • 2024

Abhimanyu Kanwar

The Diplomat

The Diplomat

Movie • 2025

JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)

Madhoshi

Madhoshi

Movie • 2004

Aman

Viruddh... Family Comes First

Viruddh... Family Comes First

Movie • 2005

Amar Patwardhan

Little Zizou

Little Zizou

Movie • 2008

Arjun

Hattrick

Hattrick

Movie • 2007

(cameo)

Madras Cafe

Madras Cafe

Movie • 2013

Major Vikram Singh

Jhootha Hi Sahi

Jhootha Hi Sahi

Movie • 2010

Siddharth

Shootout at Wadala

Shootout at Wadala

Movie • 2013

Manya Surve

Elaan

Elaan

Movie • 2005

Abhimanyu

Karam

Karam

Movie • 2005

John

Aetbaar

Aetbaar

Movie • 2004

Aryan Trivedi

Woh Bhi Din The

Woh Bhi Din The

Movie • 2024

Older Rahul Sinha

Welcome Back

Welcome Back

Movie • 2015

Ajju Bhai / Ajay

Wazir

Wazir

Movie • 2016

S.P.

Rocky Handsome

Rocky Handsome

Movie • 2016

Kabir Ahlawat

Dishoom

Dishoom

Movie • 2016

Kabir Shergill

Luck by Chance

Luck by Chance

Movie • 2009

Self

Force 2

Force 2

Movie • 2016

ACP Yashvardhan

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

Movie • 2018

Capt. Ashwat Raina

I, Me aur Main

I, Me aur Main

Movie • 2013

Ishaan Sabharwal

Saaya

Saaya

Movie • 2003

Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar

Satyameva Jayate

Satyameva Jayate

Movie • 2018

Virendra Kumar Singh

Batla House

Batla House

Movie • 2019

Sanjay Kumar

Lakeer

Lakeer

Movie • 2004

Saahil

Vicky Donor

Vicky Donor

Movie • 2012

Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song

Romeo Akbar Walter

Romeo Akbar Walter

Movie • 2019

Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent

Mumbai Saga

Mumbai Saga

Movie • 2021

Ganpat Ram Bhonsle

Shikhar

Shikhar

Movie • 2005

John Abraham

Pagalpanti

Pagalpanti

Movie • 2019

Raj Kishore

Ek Villain Returns

Ek Villain Returns

Movie • 2022

Bhairav Purohit

Satyameva Jayate 2

Satyameva Jayate 2

Movie • 2021

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

Attack

Attack

Movie • 2022

Arjun Shergill

Sardar Ka Grandson

Sardar Ka Grandson

Movie • 2021

Gursher Singh

Pathaan

Pathaan

Movie • 2023

Jim

Maria IPS

Maria IPS

Movie

Rakesh Maria

Munkeeman

Munkeeman

Movie

Force 3

Force 3

Movie

ACP Yashvardhan Singh

Duryodhana

Duryodhana

Movie

Afra Tafri

Afra Tafri

Movie

The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

TV • 2016

Self

The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

TV • 2016

Himself

Koffee with Karan

Koffee with Karan

TV • 2004

Self

India's Most Desirable

India's Most Desirable

TV • 2011

Himself

Tere Mere Beach Mein

Tere Mere Beach Mein

TV • 2009

Himself

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

TV • 2002

Himself

Mazaaq Raat

Mazaaq Raat

TV • 2013

Himself

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Comedy Nights with Kapil

TV • 2013

Self

Aap Ki Adalat

Aap Ki Adalat

TV • 1992

Himself

Comedy Nights Live

Comedy Nights Live

TV • 2016

Himself

Comedy Nights Bachao

Comedy Nights Bachao

TV • 2015

Self

Dance Deewane

Dance Deewane

TV • 2018

Himself

Kaun Banega Crorepati

Kaun Banega Crorepati

TV • 2000

Self

The Romantics

The Romantics

TV • 2023

Self

Aapka Apna Zakir

Aapka Apna Zakir

TV • 2024

Self

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