John Abraham

John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian actor, producer and former model who works primarily in Hindi cinema. He made his film debut with Jism (2003) and gained widespread recognition for his role as the antagonist in Dhoom (2004). Over the years, he has established himself as an action star and film producer in Bollywood.

John Abraham
Born	17 December 1972 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Birth name	Farhan Irani
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor, Producer, Former Model
Years active	2003–present
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Spouse	Priya Runchal (m. 2014)

Early Life and Education

John Abraham was born in Mumbai to a Malayali father and a Parsi mother. His father, Abraham John, worked as an architect, and his mother, Firoza Irani, is a homemaker and social worker. He has a younger brother, Alan Abraham.

He studied at Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai. He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and later earned an MBA from Mumbai Educational Trust.

Modeling Career

Before entering films, John Abraham worked as a model. In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and later represented India at Manhunt International, where he secured a high placement. He modeled internationally in cities such as Hong Kong, London and New York.

He appeared in several music videos and television commercials before transitioning to acting.

Acting Career

Debut and Breakthrough

John Abraham made his acting debut in Jism (2003). The film performed moderately well and earned him a nomination for Best Male Debut at the Filmfare Awards.

His breakthrough came with Dhoom (2004), where he played a negative role. The film became one of the highest-grossing films of that year.

Notable Films

He has appeared in numerous films, including:

• Garam Masala (2005)
• Taxi No. 9211 (2006)
• Dostana (2008)
• New York (2009)
• Madras Cafe (2013)
• Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018)
• Satyameva Jayate (2018)
• Batla House (2019)
• Pathaan (2023)

He is known for performing action sequences and maintaining a strong physical presence on screen.

Producer

In 2012, John Abraham made his production debut with Vicky Donor, which was both critically and commercially successful. The film won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

He later established his production company, John Abraham Entertainment. Films produced under his banner include Madras Cafe and Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran.

Personal Life

John Abraham was previously in a relationship with actress Bipasha Basu from 2002 until 2011.

He married Priya Runchal, a financial analyst and investment banker, on 3 January 2014. The couple maintains a private life away from media attention.

He follows Christianity and is known for advocating animal rights. He is also a vegetarian.

Business Ventures

Apart from films, John Abraham is associated with sports and business ventures. He is a co-owner of the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United FC.

He also launched a fashion line known as JA Clothes.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
• Weight: Approx. 90–95 kg
• Eye colour: Black
• Hair colour: Black

He is widely recognized for his athletic physique.

Awards and Recognition

• Bollywood Movie Award for Best Male Debut (2004)
• National Film Award (as producer) for Vicky Donor
• Rajiv Gandhi Award for Achievement in Bollywood
• Various nominations at Filmfare and other award ceremonies

Net Worth

John Abraham’s estimated net worth is reported to be in the range of several hundred crore Indian rupees. His income sources include:

• Film acting fees
• Film production
• Brand endorsements
• Business investments

Legacy

John Abraham is regarded as one of Bollywood’s prominent action stars. His transition from modeling to acting and film production reflects his versatility within the entertainment industry. He continues to remain active in Hindi cinema as both an actor and producer.