John Abraham

Actor

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

Pathaan

Pathaan

2023
Dhoom Not in library

Dhoom

2004

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Not in library

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

2006

Attack Not in library

Attack

2022

Vicky Donor Not in library

Vicky Donor

2012

Dostana Not in library

Dostana

2008

Wazir Not in library

Wazir

2016

Ek Villain Returns Not in library

Ek Villain Returns

2022

Madras Cafe Not in library

Madras Cafe

2013

Housefull 2 Not in library

Housefull 2

2012

Acting

2025 Tehran as ACP Rajeev Kumar
2025 The Diplomat as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
2024 Vedaa as Abhimanyu Kanwar
2024 Woh Bhi Din The as Older Rahul Sinha
2024 Aapka Apna Zakir as Self (1 episode)
2023 Pathaan as Jim In Library
2023 The Romantics as Self (4 episodes)
2022 Ek Villain Returns as Bhairav Purohit
2022 Attack as Arjun Shergill
2021 Mumbai Saga as Ganpat Ram Bhonsle
2021 Satyameva Jayate 2 as Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad
2021 Sardar Ka Grandson as Gursher Singh
2019 Batla House as Sanjay Kumar
2019 Romeo Akbar Walter as Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent
2019 Pagalpanti as Raj Kishore
2018 Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran as Capt. Ashwat Raina
2018 Satyameva Jayate as Virendra Kumar Singh
2018 Dance Deewane as Himself (1 episode)
2016 Wazir as S.P.
2016 Rocky Handsome as Kabir Ahlawat
2016 Dishoom as Kabir Shergill
2016 Force 2 as ACP Yashvardhan
2016 The Kapil Sharma Show as Self (4 episodes) In Library
2016 The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself (4 episodes) In Library
2016 Comedy Nights Live as Himself (1 episode)
2015 Welcome Back as Ajju Bhai / Ajay
2015 Comedy Nights Bachao as Self (2 episodes)
2013 Race 2 as Armaan Malik
2013 Madras Cafe as Major Vikram Singh
2013 Shootout at Wadala as Manya Surve
2013 I, Me aur Main as Ishaan Sabharwal
2013 Mazaaq Raat as Himself (1 episode)
2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self (1 episode)
2012 Housefull 2 as Jolly 2 / Max
2012 Vicky Donor as Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song
2011 7 Khoon Maaf as Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod
2011 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan as Self (Special Appearance)
2011 Force as ACP Yashvardhan
2011 Desi Boyz as Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)
2011 India's Most Desirable as Himself (1 episode)
2010 Aashayein as Rahul
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi as Siddharth
2009 New York as Sameer
2009 Luck by Chance as Self
2009 Tere Mere Beach Mein as Himself (1 episode)
2008 Dostana as Kunal Chauhan
2008 Little Zizou as Arjun
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq as Ashutosh Raina
2007 Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal as Sunny Bhasin
2007 No Smoking as K
2007 Hattrick as (cameo)
2006 Taxi No. 9211 as Jai Mittal
2006 Zinda as Rohit Chopra
2006 Kabul Express as Suhel Khan
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna as Guest Appearance
2006 Baabul as Rajat Verma
2005 Kaal as Krish Thapar
2005 Water as Narayan
2005 Garam Masala as Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar
2005 Viruddh... Family Comes First as Amar Patwardhan
2005 Elaan as Abhimanyu
2005 Karam as John
2005 Shikhar as John Abraham
2004 Dhoom as Kabir
2004 Madhoshi as Aman
2004 Aetbaar as Aryan Trivedi
2004 Lakeer as Saahil
2004 Koffee with Karan as Self (3 episodes)
2003 Jism as Kabir Lal
2003 Paap as Shiven
2003 Saaya as Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar
2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself (2 episodes)
2000 Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self (2 episodes)
1992 Aap Ki Adalat as Himself (1 episode)
— Maria IPS as Rakesh Maria
— Munkeeman
— Force 3 as ACP Yashvardhan Singh
— Duryodhana
— Afra Tafri

Writing

2022 Attack Story

Production

2025 The Diplomat Producer
2024 Woh Bhi Din The Producer
2024 Vedaa Producer
2022 Mike Producer
2022 Tara vs Bilal Producer
2022 Attack Producer
2021 Sardar Ka Grandson Producer
2019 Batla House Producer
2018 Savita Damodar Paranjpe Producer
2018 Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran Producer
2016 Rocky Handsome Producer
2016 Force 2 Producer
2013 Madras Cafe Producer
2012 Vicky Donor Producer
— Duryodhana Producer

Sound

2013 Shootout at Wadala Playback Singer