About John Abraham
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.
Filmography(21)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Tehran Action | 14 Aug 2025 | ACP Rajeev Kumar | Released |
 The Diplomat Thriller | 7 Mar 2025 | JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan) | Released |
 Vedaa Action | 15 Aug 2024 | Abhimanyu Kanwar | Released |
 Woh Bhi Din The Comedy | 29 Mar 2024 | Older Rahul Sinha | Average |
 Pathaan Action | 25 Jan 2023 | Jim | Released |
 Tara vs Bilal Romance | 28 Oct 2022 | Producer | Released |
 Ek Villain Returns Action | 29 Jul 2022 | Bhairav Purohit | Released |
 Attack Action | 1 Apr 2022 | Arjun Shergill | Released |
 Satyameva Jayate 2 Action | 25 Nov 2021 | Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad | Released |
 Sardar Ka Grandson Comedy | 18 May 2021 | Gursher Singh | Hit |
 Mumbai Saga Action | 19 Mar 2021 | Ganpat Ram Bhonsle | Released |
 Pagalpanti Comedy | 22 Nov 2019 | Raj Kishore | Average |
 Batla House Action | 15 Aug 2019 | Sanjay Kumar | Released |
 Romeo Akbar Walter Action | 15 Mar 2019 | Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent | Released |
 Satyameva Jayate Action | 15 Aug 2018 | Virendra Kumar Singh | Released |
 Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran Drama | 25 May 2018 | Capt. Ashwat Raina | Hit |
 Force 2 Action | 18 Nov 2016 | ACP Yashvardhan | Released |
 Dishoom Comedy | 29 Jul 2016 | Kabir Shergill | Released |
 Rocky Handsome Action | 25 Mar 2016 | Kabir Ahlawat | Released |
 Wazir Thriller | 7 Jan 2016 | S.P. | Hit |
 Welcome Back Action | 4 Sept 2015 | Ajju Bhai / Ajay | Average |
Career Timeline
21 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(15)
John Abraham – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
John Abraham is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 21 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, John Abraham has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ritesh Shah. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
John Abraham has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Action, Thriller, Drama, Crime, Comedy, Adventure. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
John Abraham made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Welcome Back. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow John Abraham's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about John Abraham
How many hindi films has John Abraham acted in?▼
John Abraham has been part of 21 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Thriller, Drama.
What is John Abraham's most popular hindi film?▼
John Abraham's notable hindi films include "Tehran", "The Diplomat", "Vedaa". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is John Abraham's role in hindi cinema?▼
John Abraham works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 a...
When did John Abraham debut in bollywood?▼
John Abraham made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Welcome Back".
What genres has John Abraham worked in?▼
John Abraham has worked in Action (17 films), Thriller (14 films), Drama (12 films), Crime (8 films), Comedy (6 films), Adventure (3 films) in their hindi film career.