
John Abraham
Critical Reception
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.
Known For
Career Arc
Acting (47)
- 2025TehranACP Rajeev Kumar6.5
- 2025The DiplomatJP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)6.5
- 2023PathaanJim
- 2022AttackArjun Shergill
- 2022Ek Villain ReturnsBhairav Purohit
- 2021Sardar Ka GrandsonGursher Singh
- 2019Romeo Akbar WalterRomeo4.7
- 2019Batla HouseSanjeev Kumar Yadav5.55.2
- 2019PagalpantiActor3.9
- 2018Satyameva JayateVirendra Kumar Singh3.9
- 2018Parmanu: The Story of PokhranCaptAshwat Raina [8]5.2
- 2017Hera Pheri 3Raju
- 2017Dostana 2kunal
- 2016DishoomActor5.55.4
- 2016Rocky HandsomeKabir Ahlawat4.3
- 2016WazirS. P.5.56.5
- 2016Force 2ACP Yashvardhan5.25.6
- 2015Welcome BackActor4.72.0
- 2013Madras CafeActor6.67.3
- 2013Race 2Armaan Malik4.8
- 2013Shootout at WadalaManya Surve5.4
- 2013I, Me Aur MainIshaan Sabharwal4.8
- 2012Housefull 2Max4.9
- 2012Vicky Donorin song "Rum Whisky"6.57.2
- 20117 Khoon MaafJamshed Singh Rathod5.3
- 2011Mere Brother Ki DulhanHimself (Special appearance)5.1
- 2011Desi BoyzNick Mathur (Hunter)4.9
- 2011ForceACP Yashvardhan5.4
- 2010Jhootha Hi SahiSiddharth Arya
- 2010AashayeinRahul Sharma
- 2009New YorkSameer
- 2008Little ZizouArjun
- 2008DostanaKunal
- 2007HattrickGuest appearance
- 2007No SmokingActor
- 2007Dhan Dhana Dhan GoalSunny Bhasin
- 2007Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to LoveAshutosh Raina
- 2006Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehnaa special appearance during song "Where's The Party Tonight?" as the DJ5.77.4
- 2006Kabul ExpressSuhel Khan (TV journalist – director)
- 2006Taxi No. 9211Jai Mittal
- 2006BaabulRajat Verma
- 2005KaalKrish Thapar
- 2005WaterNarayan
- 2005Viruddh... Family Comes FirstAmar Patwardhan
- 2005ShikharHimself (cameo appearance)
- 2004DhoomKabir5.1
- 2004AetbaarAryan Trivedi
Production (7)
- 2025The DiplomatProducer6.5
- 2022AttackProducer
- 2021Sardar Ka GrandsonProducer
- 2019Batla HouseProducer5.55.2
- 2016Rocky HandsomeProducer4.3
- 2016Force 2Producer5.25.6
- 2016Agra Ka DaabraProducer
Writing (1)
- 2022AttackStory







