NANO Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian film actor, film producer and former model who appears in Hindi films. After modelling for numerous advertisements and companies, he 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 Garam Masala (2005), Taxi No. 9211 (2006), Dostana (2008), New York (2009), Force (2011), Housefull 2 (2012), Race 2 (2013), Shootout at Wadala (2013), Welcome Back (2015), Dishoom (2016), thus establishing himself as a commercially successful actor of Hindi cinema. In 2012, Abraham produced his first film Vicky Donor, which was a critical and commercial success, and earned him a National Film Award for Best Po[CENSORED]r Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He then established his own production house, John Abraham Entertainment. His second film as a producer was Madras Cafe, which garnered critical acclaim. In 2018, after many delays his movie Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran released becoming his biggest solo success which then changed shortly after with Satyameva Jayate which is currently his biggest commercial success.Beyond his acting career, he is the owner of the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United FC.He has often performed many dangerous stunts in his films. He is also a vegetarian, and is a strong advocate for animal rights.Abraham was born into a family of mixed religious and ethnic heritage. Abraham's Parsi name, given to him by his mother's family, is "Farhan" while his father, being a Marthomite Syrian Christian named him "John."He has a younger brother named Alan Abraham.He considers himself a spiritual person but does not follow any particular religion.Abraham grew up in Mumbai and studied at the upmarket Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai, and then an MBA from Mumbai Educational Trust.Career Modelling Abraham started his modelling career appearing in the music video of the song of Punjabi singer Jazzy B.He then joined the media firm and Time & Space Media Entertainment Promotions Ltd., which however closed because of financial problems. Later, he worked for Enterprises-Nexus as a media planner.In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and went to the Philippines for Manhunt International, where he won second place.He later modeled in Hong Kong, London and New York City. He appeared in a number of commercial advertisements and other music videos for singers including Pankaj Udhas, Hans Raj Hans and Babul Supriyo. To improve his acting skills, Abraham joined the Kishore Namit Kapoor acting laboratory and completed an acting course while juggling modelling assignments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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