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John Abraham — the moment we think of him, it’s Bollywood’s action hero, impossibly handsome, larger than life. But his career? Total plot twist. He didn’t storm into the industry with a 10-year plan — because that’s not really his vibe. Instead, he quite literally stumbled into it. Back in the day, John was a media planner, living his best corporate life, when fate (and a last-minute no-show) intervened. A model bailed on a shoot, someone tossed him a pair of jeans, and boom — an “accidental model” was born.

The early film years weren’t all roses and record openings. Four back-to-back flops could have rattled anyone, but John stayed zen. Then came Dhoom, and with it, a career-defining shift that transformed him into the nation’s favourite anti-hero.

When it comes to the whole nepotism-versus-outsider saga, John’s refreshingly unbothered. “I’ve never felt like an outsider… this debate is done to death,” he shrugs. One of his closest friends in the industry is Karan Johar — and no, they don’t even collaborate. “He’s a nice guy. We get along really well,” John says, proving it’s possible to sidestep industry cliques without the drama.

Pride in being part of Bollywood runs deep for him. He’s hungry for new stories, different genres, but there’s one thorn in his otherwise smooth career path — studio backing. “I need more support from studios to make the kind of films I want to make. That’s the only thing I feel bad about,” he admits.

And for fans who can’t wait for his next on-screen adrenaline hit — mark your calendars. John’s latest, Tehran, drops on OTT this August 14. Independence Day weekend? Sorted.
**This news was published on Times of India on 11th August, 2025.

 

 

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