John Abraham
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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
Credits
Pathaan (2023)
as Jim
The Diplomat (2025)
as JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
Karam (2005)
as John
Jism (2003)
as Kabir Lal
Attack (2022)
as Arjun Shergill
Lakeer: Forbidden Lines (2004)
as Saahil
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
as Guest Appearance
Tehran (2025)
as ACP Rajeev Kumar
Desi Boyz (2011)
as Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)
Dhoom (2004)
as Kabir
Housefull 2 (2012)
as Jolly 2 / Max
Water (2005)
as Narayan
No Smoking (2007)
as K
Madhoshi (2004)
as Aman
Dostana (2008)
as Kunal Chauhan
Munkeeman (—)
Actor
Vicky Donor (2012)
as Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song
Garam Masala (2005)
as Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar
Test Subject V (2025)
as Self
Ek Villain Returns (2022)
as Bhairav Purohit
Luck by Chance (2009)
as Self
Taxi No. 9211 (2006)
as Jai Mittal
Jhootha Hi Sahi (2010)
as Siddharth
Maria IPS (—)
as Rakesh Maria
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
as Self (Special Appearance)
Force (2011)
as ACP Yashvardhan
Force 2 (2016)
as ACP Yashvardhan
Salaam-e-Ishq (2007)
as Ashutosh Raina
Kabul Express (2006)
as Suhel Khan
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007)
as Sunny Bhasin
Rocky Handsome (2016)
as Kabir Ahlawat
Baabul (2006)
as Rajat Verma
Dishoom (2016)
as Kabir Shergill
7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
as Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod
Race 2 (2013)
as Armaan Malik
Welcome Back (2015)
as Ajju Bhai / Ajay
Vedaa (2024)
as Abhimanyu Kanwar
Pagalpanti (2019)
as Raj Kishore
Woh Bhi Din The (2024)
as Older Rahul Sinha
New York (2009)
as Sameer
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018)
as Capt. Ashwat Raina
Mumbai Saga (2021)
as Ganpat Ram Bhonsle
Wazir (2016)
as S.P.
Sardar Ka Grandson (2021)
as Gursher Singh
Madras Cafe (2013)
as Major Vikram Singh
Aashayein (2010)
as Rahul
Romeo Akbar Walter (2019)
as Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent
Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005)
as Amar Patwardhan
Elaan (2005)
as Abhimanyu
Satyameva Jayate (2018)
as Virendra Kumar Singh
Zinda (2006)
as Rohit Chopra
Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021)
as Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad
Duryodhana (—)
Actor
Kaal (2005)
as Krish Thapar
Paap (2003)
as Shiven
Aetbaar (2004)
as Aryan Trivedi
Little Zizou (2008)
as Arjun
Batla House (2019)
as Sanjay Kumar
Force 3 (2027)
as ACP Yashvardhan Singh
Afra Tafri (—)
Actor
Shikhar (2005)
as John Abraham
Saaya (2003)
as Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar
I, Me aur Main (2013)
as Ishaan Sabharwal
Hattrick (2007)
as (cameo)
Shootout at Wadala (2013)
as Manya Surve
Dhoom 2004 (—)
as Kabir
Rocky Handsome 2016 (—)
as Kabir Ahlawat