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John Abraham (born December 17, 1972) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his roles in Hindi cinema. He is recognized for his stoic action hero persona and has received a National Film Award and four Filmfare Award nominations. Since 2017, he has been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list.

Early Life and Education
John Abraham was born in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, to a Malayali Syrian Christian father and an Irani Zoroastrian mother. His Zoroastrian name is Farhan, but he was baptized as John. He has a younger brother named Alan. Abraham studied at Bombay Scottish School, Jai Hind College, and later earned an MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai. He is a spiritual person but does not adhere to any specific religion.

Career Beginnings
Abraham started his career in modeling, winning the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 1999, which led him to international modeling assignments. He made his acting debut with the film Jism (2003), which was a sleeper hit. This was followed by Saaya and Paap, though both films underperformed at the box office.

Breakthrough and Success (2004–2009)
Abraham’s breakthrough came with the action film Dhoom (2004), where he played the antagonist. The film was a major success. He then appeared in films like Garam Masala (2005), Taxi No. 9211 (2006), and Dostana (2008). He also starred in critically acclaimed dramas like Water (2005), which was nominated for an Academy Award, and New York (2009), which dealt with post-9/11 issues.

Continued Success and Production Ventures (2010–2019)
In the 2010s, Abraham focused on action films and comedies, achieving success with Force (2011), Housefull 2 (2012), Race 2 (2013), and Madras Cafe (2013). He founded his production company, J.A. Entertainment, and produced Vicky Donor (2012), which won a National Film Award. His other notable films include Satyameva Jayate (2018) and Batla House (2019).

Recent Work and Future Projects (2020–present)
In recent years, Abraham faced setbacks with films like Mumbai Saga (2021) and Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021). However, he bounced back with Pathaan (2023), which became his highest-grossing release. He continues to produce films and has upcoming projects like Tehran and The Diplomat, scheduled for release in 2024.

Personal Life
Outside of acting, John Abraham is a co-owner of the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United FC. He is a vegetarian and an advocate for animal rights.

John Abraham remains a prominent figure in Bollywood, known for his versatility in both acting and producing films.