User:Kabir.saarsar/sandbox

For the Malayalam director, see John Abraham (director). John Abraham JohnAbraham.jpg John Abraham in 2013 Born 	Farhan Abraham 17 December 1972 (age 42) Kochi, Kerala, India Nationality 	Indian Occupation 	Actor, film producer, model Years active 	1997–present Spouse(s) 	Priya Runchal Parents 	Abraham John and Firoza Irani Relatives 	Susy Mathew (cousin) Alan (younger brother) Website www.johnabraham.com In this Indian name, the name Abraham is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, John.

John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian film actor, producer, former model and a bodybuilder. After modelling for numerous advertisements and companies, John made his film debut with Jism (2003), which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination.[1]

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).[2] 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), and Madras Cafe (2013).

In 2012, he produced his first film Vicky Donor, which was a critical and commercial success, and earned him a National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He then established his own production house, John Abraham Entertainment. His second movie as a producer was Madras Cafe, which garnered fantastic critical acclaim. His athletic and muscular physique has contributed to his status as one of the most influential sex symbols in Bollywood.[3][4] He is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United FC.