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Quick Facts

Born:
1972-12-17

Birthplace:
Kochi, Kerala, India

Credits:
79 Total Roles

John Abraham

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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.

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Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Tehran MOVIE ACP Rajeev Kumar
2025 The Diplomat MOVIE JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
2024 Vedaa MOVIE Abhimanyu Kanwar
2024 Aapka Apna Zakir TV Self
2024 Woh Bhi Din The MOVIE Older Rahul Sinha
2023 The Romantics TV Self
2023 Pathaan MOVIE Jim
2022 Ek Villain Returns MOVIE Bhairav Purohit
2022 Attack MOVIE Arjun Shergill
2021 Satyameva Jayate 2 MOVIE Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad

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