John Abraham

John Abraham

Known For

Pathaan

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.

Movies Featuring John Abraham

Tehran

Tehran (2025)

as ACP Rajeev Kumar
The Diplomat

The Diplomat (2025)

as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
Vedaa

Vedaa (2024)

as Abhimanyu Kanwar
Woh Bhi Din The

Woh Bhi Din The (2024)

as Older Rahul Sinha
Attack

Attack (2022)

as Arjun Shergill
Satyameva Jayate 2

Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021)

as Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad
Mumbai Saga

Mumbai Saga (2021)

as Ganpat Ram Bhonsle
Pagalpanti

Pagalpanti (2019)

as Raj Kishore
Batla House

Batla House (2019)

as Sanjay Kumar
Romeo Akbar Walter

Romeo Akbar Walter (2019)

as Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent
Satyameva Jayate

Satyameva Jayate (2018)

as Virendra Kumar Singh
Force 2

Force 2 (2016)

as ACP Yashvardhan
Dishoom

Dishoom (2016)

as Kabir Shergill
Rocky Handsome

Rocky Handsome (2016)

as Kabir Ahlawat
Welcome Back

Welcome Back (2015)

as Ajju Bhai / Ajay
Madras Cafe

Madras Cafe (2013)

as Major Vikram Singh
I, Me aur Main

I, Me aur Main (2013)

as Ishaan Sabharwal
Race 2

Race 2 (2013)

as Armaan Malik
Vicky Donor

Vicky Donor (2012)

as Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song
Housefull 2

Housefull 2 (2012)

as Jolly 2 / Max
Desi Boyz

Desi Boyz (2011)

as Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)
Force

Force (2011)

as ACP Yashvardhan
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)

as Self (Special Appearance)
7 Khoon Maaf

7 Khoon Maaf (2011)

as Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod
Dostana

Dostana (2008)

as Kunal Chauhan
Salaam-e-Ishq

Salaam-e-Ishq (2007)

as Ashutosh Raina
Baabul

Baabul (2006)

as Rajat Verma
Zinda

Zinda (2006)

as Rohit Chopra
Water

Water (2005)

as Narayan
Garam Masala

Garam Masala (2005)

as Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar
Kaal

Kaal (2005)

as Krish Thapar
Elaan

Elaan (2005)

as Abhimanyu
Shikhar

Shikhar (2005)

as John Abraham
Aetbaar

Aetbaar (2004)

as Aryan Trivedi
Saaya

Saaya (2003)

as Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar
Jism

Jism (2003)

as Kabir Lal
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Maria IPS (N/A)

as Rakesh Maria
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Force 3 (N/A)

as ACP Yashvardhan Singh