Guwahati: Bollywood hunk John Abraham is celebrating his 50th birthday today. John Abraham is known for his fitness. The model-turned-actor has maintained his powerful muscular physique over the decades.
John studied at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim in Mumbai. He got his bachelor’s degree in honors economics from Jai Hind College and got his MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, and then got a job in the field of marketing. But destiny has got different plans for him and landed him in the world of glamour and entertainment.
With a physique to die for and a super charming smile, John is a heartthrob and an inspiration for all fitness enthusiasts.
John Abraham has been in the industry for the past 17 years. The actor started his Bollywood journey with Jism which was an erotic thriller. He later starred in a few romantic and erotic films, but more than those films, John is known for his action movies.
In 2022, he was seen in ‘Ek Villain Returns’ and ‘Attack’. The actor also has an interesting lineup of films for 2023, both as an actor and as a producer.
Today, John celebrates his 50th birthday, so let’s look at the list of the actor’s top films.
Today, John celebrates his 48th birthday, so let’s look at the list of the actor’s top films
1. Dhoom
We have to start the list with Dhoom, John’s first action-thriller. The action in the film was not the usual one that we get to see in Bollywood films. It was more in a classy zone, and John portrayed the negative role quite well.
2. Garam Masala
In 2005, John was cast in Priyadarshan’s Garam Masala, alongside Akshay Kumar. Garam Masala is John Abraham’s first comedy film. The movie traces the story of Mac, played by Akshay, and Sam, played by John, who are two flirts who keep dating various women. The movie was a hit and was loved by the audience.
3. Force
With the 2011 release Force, John entered the mass territory. It was a mass-action film and had some really good action sequences. We can’t forget the scene where John actually picked up a bike.
4. Rocky Handsome
2016 release Rocky Handsome failed to make a mark at the box office. But, it is undoubtedly one of the best action films of John Abraham. The action in the film was of an international level and it was something new for Indian audiences.
5. Desi Boyz
It’s the crackling chemistry between John Abraham and Akshay Kumar which makes Desi Boyz such a fun film. The guy bonding between them had already been showcased in Garam Masala but this film carries the camaraderie even further.
6. Dishoom
While most of the action films attract the masses, Dishoom was a movie that attracted the masses as well as the classes. John’s muscles surely stole the show in the film
7. Satyameva Jayate
Last on the list we have Satyameva Jayate. The John Abraham starrer was a perfect masala entertainer with some dialogue-baazi and amazing action sequences. Now, a sequel to the film is in the making and we surely have high expectations from it.
In 2022, he was seen in ‘Ek Villain Returns’ and ‘Attack’.
The actor also has an interesting lineup of films for 2023, both as an actor and as a producer.
Pathaan
John will be starting the year with the most anticipated film, Pathaan. The film which also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone is directed by Siddharth Anand of War fame. The buzz around the film is massive and is expected to break records at the box office. John will be playing a terrorist who is being chased by RAW agents.
Tehran
Starring John and Manushi Chhillar, the film is direted by Arun Gopalan. The movie is reportedly a geo-political thriller that is based on the events of the Russian-Ukrainian War.
Tariq
John will also be seen in the film titled ‘Tariq’, a 2023 Independence day release. Announcing the film earlier this year, John wrote, “‘Tariq’ is our next creative collaboration with Bake My Cake Films after Tehran and Batla House. Time to celebrate the freedom to tell good stories. #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav.”
Ayyappanum Koshiyum remake
John has also acquired the rights to the Malayalam film ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’. It is being reported that John will be seen alongside Arjun Kapoor in the film. However, an official announcement regarding the same is pending.
Apart from films, John’s love for football isn’t a secret. It is widespread news that John is a football freak, and it is this love for the game that prompted him to buy an ISL team named NorthEast United FC.
On the personal front, John married Priya Runchal in 2014. Priya is an investment banker and the duo met through common friends.
