Born on December 17, 1972, in Mumbai, John Abraham is a prominent film actor, film producer, and former model primarily active in Hindi cinema. Initially beginning his career as a model, John transitioned to acting and made his debut in the film Jism (2003). Since then, he has established himself with a string of successful Bollywood films.
Beyond his acting career, John Abraham has ventured into film production through his company, J.A. Entertainment. Some of his notable works include Dhoom (2004), Garam Masala (2005), Dostana (2008), Madras Cafe (2013), Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018), Satyameva Jayate (2018) and Pathaan (2023).
Celebrating his 51st birthday today, let us take a look at some of his upcoming films.
The Diplomat
Helmed by Shivam Nair, the narrative centres around a senior government official, portrayed by John Abraham, striving to rescue a young Indian girl compelled into an unwilling marriage in Pakistan. The movie is scheduled for release on January 11, 2024.
Tehran
Directed by filmmaker Arun Gopalan, this geopolitical thriller stars John Abraham and Manushi Chhillar in the lead roles. The film is scheduled for release on April 26, 2024.
Shootout at Byculla
Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film delves into the narrative of the 1992 JJ Hospital shootout, depicting the Arun Gawli Gang’s killing of Haseena Parkar’s husband. It explores the ensuing aftermath, showcasing the Dawood Ibrahim gang seeking revenge against the Gawli Gang. The notable cast includes John Abraham, Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Suniel Shetty, Fardeen Khan, Ronit Roy, and others.
Vedaa
Directed by Nikkhil Advani, the action-drama film features John Abraham, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Sharvari Wagh in the lead roles.
Housefull 5
The newest addition to the Housefull film series brings in a diverse array of actors to enhance the comedic element. The ensemble cast features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, John Abraham, Dharmendra, Kriti Sanon, Jackie Shroff, Pooja Hegde, Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Rampal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi, Fardeen Khan, and more.
Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Directed by Jagan Shakti, the film is a remake of the Malayalam movie Ayyappanum Koshiyum. It stars John Abraham and Arjun Kapoor in the lead roles.
1911
The film starring John Abraham is centred around the historic 1911 football match in Kolkata (then Calcutta) during the Indian pre-independence era, where Mohun Bagan confronted the East Yorkshire Regiment.
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