Actor · Hindi Cinema

John Abraham

Modern 2003–present

John Abraham is a Hindi-cinema actor and film producer who began as a model before making his acting debut in the 2003 erotic thriller Jism. He broke through as the villain Kabir in the blockbuster Dhoom (2004) and went on to build a career defined by action roles and a muscular screen image, in films such as Dostana, Force and Pathaan. He is also known for backing and starring in socially and politically themed films including New York, Madras Cafe, Parmanu and Batla House. Through his production banner he has championed content-driven cinema, most notably his maiden production Vicky Donor.

Honours: National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (as producer of Vicky Donor, 60th National Film Awards); multiple Filmfare Award nominations.

Filmography

45 films · compiled from Wikidata

Recent & Ongoing

2025

War 2

2025

The Diplomat

2023

Pathaan

2022

Ek Villain Returns

2021

Mumbai Saga

2021

Sardar Ka Grandson

2020

Attack

2019

Batla House

2018

Satyamev Jayate

2016

Wazir

2016

Rocky Handsome

2016

Dishoom

2016

2004

Trust

2004

Dhoom

2004

Lakeer – Forbidden Lines

Best known for: Dhoom · Dostana · New York · Madras Cafe · Batla House · Pathaan

Did You Know?

Before acting, he was a model who won the Gladrags Manhunt contest in 1999 and then finished as first runner-up (second place) at Manhunt International, held in the Philippines.
He established himself as a villain rather than a conventional hero, playing the antagonist Kabir in Dhoom (2004) early in his career.
His maiden production, Vicky Donor (2012), won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
He played the antagonist Jim in Pathaan (2023), which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Raja Harishchandra (1913) by Dadasaheb Phalke is regarded as the first full-length Indian feature film.
Alam Ara (1931) was India’s first sound film — the “talkie” that introduced song and dialogue to Indian screens.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) has run continuously at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir cinema for decades — the longest theatrical run in film history.

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