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

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

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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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Filmography

Recent & Ongoing

War 2

The Diplomat

Pathaan

Ek Villain Returns

Mumbai Saga

Sardar Ka Grandson

Attack

Batla House

Satyamev Jayate

Wazir

Rocky Handsome

Dishoom

Force 2

2000s

Creature 3D

I, Me Aur Main

Madras Cafe

Shootout at Wadala

Race 2

Housefull 2

7 Khoon Maaf

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Desi Boyz

Force

Jhootha Hi Sahi

Aashayein

New York

Dostana

Little Zizou

Om Shanti Om

Salaam-e-Ishq

No Smoking

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

Baabul

Zinda

Taxi No. 9211

Kabul Express

Water

Garam Masala

Kaal

Viruddh... Family Comes First

Elaan

Karam

Trust

Dhoom

Lakeer – Forbidden Lines

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