
John Abraham
Known for Acting · 80 credits
- Born
- 1972-12-17 (age 53)
- Place of birth
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- Farhan Abraham · جان آبراهام
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.
Known For
TV Shows (14)

The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self / Himself

Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self

Koffee with Karan
2004
as Self

Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000
as Self
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself

Comedy Nights Bachao
2015
as Self

Aap Ki Adalat
1992
as Himself

Comedy Nights Live
2016
as Himself

Dance Deewane
2018
as Himself

The Romantics
2023
as Self
Mazaaq Raat
2013
as Himself

India's Most Desirable
2011
as Himself

Tere Mere Beach Mein
2009
as Himself

Aapka Apna Zakir
2024
as Self
Movies (66)

Pathaan
2023
as Jim

The Diplomat
2025
as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006
as Guest Appearance

Attack
2022
as Arjun Shergill

Dhoom
2004
as Kabir

Madras Cafe
2013
as Major Vikram Singh

Desi Boyz
2011
as Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)

Salaam-e-Ishq
2007
as Ashutosh Raina

Tehran
2025
as ACP Rajeev Kumar

Race 2
2013
as Armaan Malik

Ek Villain Returns
2022
as Bhairav Purohit

Kaal
2005
as Krish Thapar

Luck by Chance
2009
as Self

Garam Masala
2005
as Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar

Mumbai Saga
2021
as Ganpat Ram Bhonsle

New York
2009
as Sameer

Vedaa
2024
as Abhimanyu Kanwar

Welcome Back
2015
as Ajju Bhai / Ajay

Dishoom
2016
as Kabir Shergill

Vicky Donor
2012
as Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song

Housefull 2
2012
as Jolly 2 / Max

Dostana
2008
as Kunal Chauhan

Pagalpanti
2019
as Raj Kishore

Water
2005
as Narayan

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
2018
as Capt. Ashwat Raina

Romeo Akbar Walter
2019
as Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent

Rocky Handsome
2016
as Kabir Ahlawat

No Smoking
2007
as K

Satyameva Jayate 2
2021
as Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad

Sardar Ka Grandson
2021
as Gursher Singh

7 Khoon Maaf
2011
as Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod

Wazir
2016
as S.P.

Jism
2003
as Kabir Lal

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
2011
as Self (Special Appearance)

Satyameva Jayate
2018
as Virendra Kumar Singh

Force
2011
as ACP Yashvardhan

Force 2
2016
as ACP Yashvardhan

Baabul
2006
as Rajat Verma

Paap
2003
as Shiven

Karam
2005
as John

Elaan
2005
as Abhimanyu

Zinda
2006
as Rohit Chopra

Kabul Express
2006
as Suhel Khan

Aetbaar
2004
as Aryan Trivedi

Taxi No. 9211
2006
as Jai Mittal

Viruddh... Family Comes First
2005
as Amar Patwardhan

Madhoshi
2004
as Aman

Shikhar
2005
as John Abraham

Batla House
2019
as Sanjay Kumar

Woh Bhi Din The
2024
as Older Rahul Sinha

Saaya
2003
as Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
2007
as Sunny Bhasin

Aashayein
2010
as Rahul

Lakeer
2004
as Saahil

I, Me aur Main
2013
as Ishaan Sabharwal

Force 3
2027
as ACP Yashvardhan Singh

Hattrick
2007
as (cameo)

Jhootha Hi Sahi
2010
as Siddharth

Afra Tafri

Little Zizou
2008
as Arjun
Maria IPS
as Rakesh Maria
Welcome To The Adventure
Munkeeman
Duryodhana

Shootout at Wadala
2013
as Manya Surve

Test Subject V
2025
as Self
About John Abraham
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 B… With 80 credits spanning from 1992 to 2027, John Abraham has appeared in 66 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Abraham Movies
- Pathaan (2023) — as Jim
- The Diplomat (2025) — as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) — as Guest Appearance
- Attack (2022) — as Arjun Shergill
- Dhoom (2004) — as Kabir
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