
John Abraham
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
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016

TV
The Kapil Sharma Show
Himself
2016

TV
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000

TV
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013

TV
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
TV
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002

TV
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self
2015

TV
Comedy Nights Live
Himself
2016

TV
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself
1992

TV
The Romantics
Self
2023

Film
Attack
Arjun Shergill
2022
TV
Mazaaq Raat
Himself
2013

TV
Tere Mere Beach Mein
Himself
2009

Film
Pathaan
Jim
2023

TV
Dance Deewane
Himself
2018

Film
Tehran
ACP Rajeev Kumar
2025

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

Film
Ek Villain Returns
Bhairav Purohit
2022

Film
Dhoom
Kabir
2004

Film
Jism
Kabir Lal
2003
Filmography
2025FilmTehranas ACP Rajeev Kumar2025FilmThe Diplomatas JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)2024FilmVedaaas Abhimanyu Kanwar2024TVAapka Apna Zakiras Self2024FilmWoh Bhi Din Theas Older Rahul Sinha2023TVThe Romanticsas Self2023FilmPathaanas Jim2022FilmEk Villain Returnsas Bhairav Purohit2022FilmAttackas Arjun Shergill2021FilmSatyameva Jayate 2as Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad2021FilmSardar Ka Grandsonas Gursher Singh2021FilmMumbai Sagaas Ganpat Ram Bhonsle2019FilmPagalpantias Raj Kishore2019FilmBatla Houseas Sanjay Kumar2019FilmRomeo Akbar Walteras Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent2018FilmSatyameva Jayateas Virendra Kumar Singh2018TVDance Deewaneas Himself2018FilmParmanu: The Story of Pokhranas Capt. Ashwat Raina2016FilmForce 2as ACP Yashvardhan2016FilmDishoomas Kabir Shergill2016TVThe Kapil Sharma Showas Self2016FilmRocky Handsomeas Kabir Ahlawat2016TVComedy Nights Liveas Himself2016FilmWaziras S.P.2015TVComedy Nights Bachaoas Self2015FilmWelcome Backas Ajju Bhai / Ajay2013FilmMadras Cafeas Major Vikram Singh2013TVMazaaq Raatas Himself2013TVComedy Nights with Kapilas Self2013FilmShootout at Wadalaas Manya Surve2013FilmI, Me aur Mainas Ishaan Sabharwal2013FilmRace 2as Armaan Malik2012FilmVicky Donoras Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song2012FilmHousefull 2as Jolly 2 / Max2011FilmDesi Boyzas Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)2011FilmForceas ACP Yashvardhan2011FilmMere Brother Ki Dulhanas Self (Special Appearance)2011TVIndia's Most Desirableas Himself2011Film7 Khoon Maafas Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod2010FilmJhootha Hi Sahias Siddharth2010FilmAashayeinas Rahul2009TVTere Mere Beach Meinas Himself2009FilmNew Yorkas Sameer2009FilmLuck by Chanceas Self2008FilmDostanaas Kunal Chauhan2008FilmLittle Zizouas Arjun2007FilmDhan Dhana Dhan Goalas Sunny Bhasin2007FilmNo Smokingas K2007FilmHattrickas (cameo)2007FilmSalaam-e-Ishqas Ashutosh Raina2006FilmKabul Expressas Suhel Khan2006FilmBaabulas Rajat Verma2006FilmKabhi Alvida Naa Kehnaas Guest Appearance2006FilmTaxi No. 9211as Jai Mittal2006FilmZindaas Rohit Chopra2005FilmWateras Narayan2005FilmGaram Masalaas Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar2005FilmViruddh... Family Comes Firstas Amar Patwardhan2005FilmKaalas Krish Thapar2005FilmElaanas Abhimanyu2005FilmKaramas John2005FilmShikharas John Abraham2004TVKoffee with Karanas Self2004FilmMadhoshias Aman2004FilmDhoomas Kabir2004FilmLakeeras Saahil2004FilmAetbaaras Aryan Trivedi2003FilmPaapas Shiven2003FilmSaayaas Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar2003FilmJismas Kabir Lal2002TVJeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Himself2000TVKaun Banega Crorepatias Self1992TVAap Ki Adalatas Himself—FilmMaria IPSas Rakesh Maria—FilmMunkeeman—FilmForce 3as ACP Yashvardhan Singh—FilmDuryodhana—FilmAfra Tafri