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{{short description|Indian actor and producer}}

| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India

| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor|Model|Film Producer|Writer}}

| years_active      = 1999–present

'''John Abraham''' (born 17 December 1972)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.india.com/buzz/happy-birthday-john-abraham-7-things-to-know-about-the-bollywood-hunk-791740/ |title=Happy Birthday, John Abraham: 7 things to know about the Bollywood hunk! |date=17 December 2016 |access-date=1 April 2017 |website=india.com |first=Aishwarya |last=Krishnan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401232930/http://www.india.com/buzz/happy-birthday-john-abraham-7-things-to-know-about-the-bollywood-hunk-791740/ |archive-date=1 April 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian actor, film producer, writer and former model working in [[Hindi films]]. He has won a [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] and received five [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare]] nominations.

After modelling for advertisements and companies, Abraham debuted in films with ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]'' (2003) and had his [[Breakout role|breakthrough]] performance with ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bangalore-times/John-Abraham-enters-Bollywood-with-Jism/articleshow/33923090.cms |title=John Abraham enters Bollywood with Jism |date=10 January 2003 |work=The Times of India |access-date=3 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160211181941/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bangalore-times/John-Abraham-enters-Bollywood-with-Jism/articleshow/33923090.cms |archive-date=11 February 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> His other successful films include ''[[Garam Masala (2005 film)|Garam Masala]]'' (2005), ''[[Kabul Express]]'' (2006), ''[[Dostana (2008 film)|Dostana]]'' (2008), ''[[New York (2009 film)|New York]]'' (2009), ''[[Housefull 2]]'' (2012), ''[[Race 2]]'' (2013), ''[[Welcome Back (film)|Welcome Back]]'' (2015), ''[[Dishoom]]'' (2016), ''[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran|Parmanu]]'' (2018), ''[[Satyameva Jayate (2018 film)|Satyameva Jayate]]'' (2018) and ''[[Batla House]]'' (2019). Critical praise came to his way through ''[[Water (2005 film)|Water]]'' (2005), ''[[Zinda (film)|Zinda]]'' (2006), ''[[Baabul (2006 film)|Baabul]]'' (2006) and ''[[Madras Cafe]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/water/?name_order=asc |title=Water (2005) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=3 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026173216/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/water/?name_order=asc |archive-date=26 October 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>  

Abraham ventured into film production under his banner J.A. Entertainment with ''[[Vicky Donor]]'' (2012), that won him the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]]. Beyond his acting career, he is the co-owner of the [[Indian Super League]] football team [[NorthEast United FC]].<ref name="Cities Announced">{{cite web |last=Basu |first=Saumyajit |title=Stars embrace football through Indian Super League |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Stars-embrace-soccer-through-Indian-Super-League/articleshow/33712666.cms#write |work=The Times of India |access-date=22 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609215152/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Stars-embrace-soccer-through-Indian-Super-League/articleshow/33712666.cms#write |archive-date=9 June 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Indian Super League sees interest from 30 franchise bidders |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indian-super-league-sees-interest-from-30-franchise-bidders-114032300585_1.html |work=Business Standard |access-date=22 April 2014 |date=24 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102021629/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indian-super-league-sees-interest-from-30-franchise-bidders-114032300585_1.html |archive-date=2 January 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> He is also a vegetarian, and is a strong advocate for [[animal rights]].<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/want-an-eight-pack-like-john-abraham/story-iMxhm5O1uP2sZQVuT6olJL.html Want an eight pack like John Abraham? | health and fitness] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217063327/http://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/want-an-eight-pack-like-john-abraham/story-iMxhm5O1uP2sZQVuT6olJL.html |date=17 February 2017 }}. Hindustan Times (22 April 2016). Retrieved 23 March 2017.</ref>

Abraham was born in [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]] on 17 December 1972 into a family of mixed religious and ethnic heritage. His father is a [[Malayali]] [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christian]] from [[Kerala]] and his mother is an [[Irani (India)|Irani]] [[Zoroastrian]],<ref name="NDTV" /><ref name="roots" />{{efn|According to a 2018 Times of India source, Abraham says his mother is a Parsi and the Parsis have roots in Gujarat,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/not-weekends-my-films-start-making-money-from-mondays-john-abraham/articleshow/65322683.cms|title=Not weekends, my films start making money from Mondays: John Abraham|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103144148/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/not-weekends-my-films-start-making-money-from-mondays-john-abraham/articleshow/65322683.cms|archive-date=3 January 2019|work=Times of India|date=8 August 2018|access-date=4 October 2019|quote=I always love visiting Gujarat because the Parsi community (my mother is a Parsi) has its roots in south Gujarat}}</ref> but in an older 2011 NDTV report, Abraham said his mother is a Parsi from Iran,<ref name="NDTV_Jun2011">{{cite news |title=John Abraham To Fulfil His Mom's Dream |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/john-abraham-to-fulfil-his-moms-dream-600414 |access-date=27 February 2022 |work=NDTV |date=8 June 2011}}</ref> while in a 2022 PINKVILLA report he says his mother is a Zoroastrian and has 21 cousins in Iran<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 April 2022 |title=EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham&#039;s Tehran set in Iran; Says &#039;Will take my mother along to shoot, she has 21 cousins&#039; |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-john-abrahams-tehran-set-iran-says-will-take-my-mother-along-shoot-she-has-21-cousins-1059486 |access-date=23 April 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |quote="...My mom has got 21 cousins in Iran, and I want to take her along because she wants to meet some of them. So I am very excited to be there. It’s an unbelievable story,” [Abraham] adds.}}</ref>}} who has many relatives living in [[Iran]].<ref name="NDTV_Jun2011"/> Abraham's [[Zoroastrian]] name is "Farhan", but he was baptised with the name "John."<ref name="NDTV">{{cite news |title=For Those Who Want To Know John Abraham's Religion, Here's The Answer |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl077NN7sWc |access-date=21 August 2019 |publisher=NDTV |date=8 June 2018 |language=en |quote=0:19 He (father) is a Syrian Christian. My father is a Malayali, My mother is an Irani. |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011153054/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl077NN7sWc |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-06/news-interviews/35621141_1_john-abraham-rich-kids-cancer-survivor |author=Priya Gupta |title=Hrithik is more good-looking than me: John Abraham |date=6 December 2012 |access-date=6 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111103959/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-06/news-interviews/35621141_1_john-abraham-rich-kids-cancer-survivor |archive-date=11 November 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="roots">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/john-abraham-lesser-known-facts/photostory/45542000.cms |title=John Abraham: Lesser known facts |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=7 June 2019}}</ref> He has a younger brother named Alan Abraham.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/pics-john-abraham-with-his-sister-susy-matthew/ |title=Pics: John Abraham with his cousin Susy Matthew |publisher=Indicine.com |date=21 February 2012 |access-date=6 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404043955/http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/pics-john-abraham-with-his-sister-susy-matthew/ |archive-date=4 April 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/john-abraham/john-abraham-gives-his-sister-law-audi-q3 |title=John Abraham gives his sister-in-law an Beater Car |publisher=Pinkvilla |date=10 October 2012 |access-date=6 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528030830/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/john-abraham/john-abraham-gives-his-sister-law-audi-q3 |archive-date=28 May 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He considers himself a spiritual person but does not follow any particular religion.<ref name="ja">{{cite web |url=http://www.johnabraham.com/faqs.html |title=FAQS |website=JohnAbraham.com |access-date=10 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222024256/http://www.johnabraham.com/faqs.html |archive-date=22 February 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NDTV" /> Abraham grew up in Mumbai and studied at the [[Bombay Scottish School]] in Mumbai. He attended [[Jai Hind College]], [[University of Mumbai]], and then got an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] degree from [[MET Institute of Management]], Bombay.<ref>{{cite web |author=UTV New Media Ltd. |url=http://utvjohn.com/know-me-better-about-me/ |title=JohnAbraham.com : Official Website With Latest News, Photos, Videos and Updates From The Bollywood Star |publisher=Utvjohn.com |date=17 January 2003 |access-date=13 June 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513110510/http://utvjohn.com/know-me-better-about-me/ |archive-date=13 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Birthday Exclusive: John Abraham |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131217/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-john-abraham |access-date=15 November 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=17 December 2013 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=List of 10 highly educated Bollywood actors |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/list-of-10-highly-educated-bollywood-actors-1649797-2020-02-25 |access-date=15 November 2020 |work=India Today |date=25 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref> His cousin Susy Matthew is an [[author]] and has written novels like ''In a Bubble of Time''.<ref>{{cite web |title=John Abraham Launches Sister's Book |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3IkWK4qZjM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/z3IkWK4qZjM |archive-date=22 December 2021 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]] |publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=21 August 2019 |language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

=== Modelling ===

Abraham started his modelling career appearing in the music video of the song "''Surma''" by [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] singer [[Jazzy B]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZpnJvwp6N8 |title=Surma' – John Abraham Jazzy B (Punjabi Album) HQ.flv |via=YouTube |date=21 October 2010 |access-date=21 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727155609/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZpnJvwp6N8 |archive-date=27 July 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=17 December 2013 |title=Birthday Exclusive: John Abraham |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131217/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-john-abraham |access-date=10 June 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=10 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610172304/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131217/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/birthday-exclusive-john-abraham |url-status=live}}</ref> He then joined the media firm and Time & Space Media Entertainment Promotions Ltd., which however got closed because of financial crisis. Later, he worked for Enterprises-Nexus as a [[media planner]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/indian-stars/John-Abraham/articleshow/2355580.cms |title=John Abraham-Portfolio Pics- The Times of India Photogallery Page 57 |work=The Times of India |access-date=21 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220081706/http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/indian-stars/John-Abraham/articleshow/2355580.cms |archive-date=20 December 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 1999, he won the [[Gladrags Manhunt Contest]] and went to the [[Philippines]] for [[Manhunt International]], where he won second place.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-glamour-hunks-who-catwalked-their-way-into-movies/20101119.htm |title=Images: Top models who became actors – Rediff Getahead |work=Rediff.com |date=19 November 2010 |access-date=21 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927054509/http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-glamour-hunks-who-catwalked-their-way-into-movies/20101119.htm |archive-date=27 September 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> He later modelled in [[Hong Kong]], [[London]] and [[New York City]], and appeared in a number of commercial advertisements and other music videos for singers including [[Pankaj Udhas]], [[Hans Raj Hans]] and [[Babul Supriyo]]. To improve his acting skills, Abraham joined Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute and completed an acting course while juggling modelling assignments.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}

 

=== Debut and struggle ===

Considered "the top model of India before he ventured into films",<ref>Gaurang Chauhan (23 May 2018), [https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/video-parmanu-star-john-abraham-reveals-he-got-jism-because-he-reminded-mahesh-bhatt-of-a-younger-sanjay-dutt/231188 "VIDEO: Parmanu star John Abraham reveals he got Jism because he reminded Mahesh Bhatt of a younger Sanjay Dutt"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209180756/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/video-parmanu-star-john-abraham-reveals-he-got-jism-because-he-reminded-mahesh-bhatt-of-a-younger-sanjay-dutt/231188 |date=9 February 2019 }}, ''[[Times Now]]''. Retrieved 9 February 2019.</ref> Abraham made his acting debut with ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]'' in 2003, an [[erotic thriller]] film which according to Box Office India, was "Hit" grossing {{formatnum:1,32,50,000 Rs}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office 2003 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=209&catName=MjAwMw== |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=4 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014131904/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=209&catName=MjAwMw%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> He portrayed the role of Kabir Lal, a poor, alcoholic and wayward lawyer who falls in love with Sonia Khanna (played by [[Bipasha Basu]]), a wife of a travelling millionaire, who plots to kill her own husband with the company of Kabir. The film met with mixed to positive reviews. [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] commented: "Supermodel John Abraham makes a confident debut. The actor rises beyond his looks and registers a strong impact with his performance, more so towards the second half. His dashing looks and excellent physique only add to his persona".<ref>{{cite web |title=Jism Review |url=http://m.bollywoodhungama.com/en/h5/movies/reviews/909/cat/jism/ |publisher=Bollywoodhungama |access-date=17 January 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307053109/http://m.bollywoodhungama.com/en/h5/movies/reviews/909/cat/jism/ |archive-date=7 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the same year, Abraham appeared in [[Anurag Basu]]'s horror [[paranormal]] romance film ''[[Saaya (2003 film)|Saaya]]'' alongside [[Tara Sharma]] and [[Mahima Chaudhry]]. The film garnered mixed to negative reviews, and underperformed at the box office. [[Taran Adarsh]] wrote: "Saaya clearly belongs to John. No two opinions on that! Enacting a very difficult role, the newcomer actually performs like a veteran and delivers a performance that's bound to win him nominations in the awards categories. His growth as an actor is tremendous!"<ref>{{cite web |title=Saaya Review |url=http://m.bollywoodhungama.com/en/h5/movies/reviews/1043/cat/saaya/ |publisher=Bollywoodhungama |access-date=7 January 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610011706/http://m.bollywoodhungama.com/en/h5/movies/reviews/1043/cat/saaya/ |archive-date=10 June 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Recognition and success ===

In 2005, he starred in the action thrillers ''[[Elaan (2005 film)|Elaan]]'' and ''[[Karam (film)|Karam]]'', both of which failed at the box office. He followed with the supernatural thriller ''[[Kaal (2005 film)|Kaal]]'' and the comedy ''[[Garam Masala (2005 film)|Garam Masala]]'', both of which did well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211&catName=MjAwNQ== |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205043054/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211&catName=MjAwNQ%3D%3D |archive-date=5 February 2010 |title=Box Office 2005 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=4 January 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Later that year, he had a role in ''[[Water (2005 film)|Water]]'', which portrayed the tragic fate of Hindu widows in [[British Raj|British India]] of the 1930s. The film was written and directed by independent Canadian film-maker [[Deepa Mehta]]. It was popular internationally, and was nominated for the 2006 [[Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[79th Academy Awards]]. Abraham attended the ceremony along with the film's crew and makers but the film lost to Germany's [[The Lives of Others]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/79th-winners.html |title=2007 |work=Oscars.org – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |access-date=4 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224033441/http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/79th-winners.html |archive-date=24 December 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In the summer of 2006, Abraham performed at the "Rockstars Concert" along with fellow Bollywood actors [[Salman Khan]], [[Zayed Khan]], [[Kareena Kapoor]], [[Esha Deol]], [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Mallika Sherawat]]. In that same year, he starred in the films ''[[Zinda (film)|Zinda]]'', ''[[Taxi No. 9211]]'', ''Baabul'' and ''[[Kabul Express]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg== |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205043219/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=212&catName=MjAwNg%3D%3D |archive-date=5 February 2010 |title=Box Office 2006 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=4 January 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Among these ''[[Taxi No. 9211]]'' and ''[[Kabul Express]]'' were substantially successful. Abraham's performance in ''Taxi No. 9211'' was praised by critics, noting that his performances to be maturing with each new film. [[Nikhil Advani]]'s multi-starrer ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq]]'' was Abraham's first release in 2007. The movie failed to do well at the Indian box office,<ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office 2007 |work=Salaam-e-Ishq |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw== |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=4 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132441/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> though it did well in the overseas markets.<ref name="newmfive">{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=overseas_earners |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205040919/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=overseas_earners |archive-date=5 February 2010 |title=Overseas Earnings (Figures in Ind Rs) |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=4 January 2015}}</ref> His last two 2007 releases included the thriller ''[[No Smoking (2007 film)|No Smoking]]'', and the sports film ''[[Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal]]'', in which he sported a new look. The song "Ishq Ka Kalma" with his then-girlfriend [[Bipasha Basu]] was a hit song of that year.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}

He has a fashion line – branded JA Clothes – which primarily features his favourite article of clothing, jeans.

In 2010, he was seen in the films ''[[Aashayein]]'' and ''[[Jhootha Hi Sahi]]''. Both of the films turned out to be box office failures. Lately, Abraham has appeared in the films ''[[Force (2011 film)|Force]]'' (2011), ''[[Desi Boyz]]'' (2011) and ''[[Housefull 2]]'' (2012). Force and Housefull 2 were huge successes at the box office. Force earned 1.5 billion Indian Rupees Worldwide and Housefull 2 earned 1.86 billion Indian Rupees Worldwide. His first film of 2013 was the multi-starrer ''[[Race 2]]'' which was commercially successful earning over 1.8 billion Indian Rupees Worldwide with though his second release, the coming-of-age romantic comedy ''[[I, Me Aur Main]]'', underperformed at the box office. His next release was ''[[Shootout at Wadala]]'', in which he portrayed the role of gangster [[Manya Surve]], which gained positive reviews. The film emerged as a success at the box office. Then his movie ''[[Madras Cafe]]'', which was also a second movie for him as a producer, garnered much critical acclaim, also the collections of the movie saw an upward trend after terrific word-of-mouth. His next release was ''[[Welcome Back (film)|Welcome Back]]'', which was successful at the box office earning about 1.7 Billion Indian Rupees Worldwide. In 2016, his first release was ''[[Rocky Handsome]]'' which was an average grosser at the box office. Then, his second release of the year was ''[[Dishoom]]'', and despite mixed to negative reviews, the film was a commercial success and made almost 1.2 billion Indian Rupees Worldwide. His next release of the year was ''[[Force 2]]'', the sequel of the 2011 film ''[[Force (2011 film)|Force]]''. ''[[Force 2]]'' became the highest opening film for Abraham and opened with mixed to positive reviews. Abraham's performance received praise from the audience and critics. His next films in 2018 were the action films ''[[Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran]]'' with [[Diana Penty]] & [[Boman Irani]] and ''[[Satyameva Jayate (2018 film)|Satyameva Jayate]]'' with [[Manoj Bajpayee]] & [[Neha Sharma]]'s younger sister [[Aisha Sharma]]. Satyameva Jayate was commercially successful earning 1.10 billion Indian Rupees Worldwide.  In 2019, he starred in the action thrillers ''[[Romeo Akbar Walter]]'' and he played [[Mrunal Thakur]]'s husband [[Assistant Commissioner of Police|ACP]] Sanjay Kumar in [[Nikkhil Advani]]'s ''[[Batla House]]'', based on the 2008 [[Batla House encounter case]].

In 2021, Abraham appeared in ''[[Mumbai Saga]]'' and ''[[Satyameva Jayate 2]]'', both of which were box office disasters.<ref name="twitter1">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/TSeries/status/1166285008836759552 |title=Mahurat shot of #MumbaiSaga.The journey begins. A 19th June 2020 release. |publisher=T-Series |access-date=27 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014072108/https://twitter.com/TSeries/status/1166285008836759552 |archive-date=14 October 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> He did a cameo in his own production ''[[Sardar Ka Grandson]]'' alongside [[Arjun Kapoor]] and [[Aditi Rao Hydari]], that streamed on [[Netflix]].<ref name="TOIAug2020">{{cite news |title=John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari's first look revealed from the cross-border love story, co-starring Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh |url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/john-abraham-and-aditi-rao-hydaris-first-look-revealed-from-the-cross-border-love-story-co-starring-arjun-kapoor-rakul-preet/articleshow/77757452.cms |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=26 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> He produced and wrote the story of science-fiction actioner ''[[Attack: Part 1]]'' (2022), where he co-starred with [[Rakul Preet Singh]] and [[Jacqueline Fernandez]].<ref>{{cite news |title=John Abraham, Rakul Preet Singh, and Jacqueline Fernandez's action entertainer film Attack (Part 1) to release on April 1, 2022 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/john-abraham-rakul-preet-singh-jacqueline-fernandezs-action-entertainer-film-attack-part-1-release-april-1-2022/ |access-date=3 March 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=3 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In his second release of 2022, he starred with Arjun Kapoor in [[Mohit Suri]]'s psychological thriller ''[[Ek Villain Returns]]''.<ref name="bh:evr">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/v/s/www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/john-abraham-disha-patani-start-shooting-ek-villain-returns |title=John Abraham and Disha Patani start shooting for Ek Villain Returns |date=1 March 2021 |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=1 March 2021}}</ref>

Abraham has six upcoming projects. He is playing main villain with [[Shah Rukh Khan]] and Deepika Padukone in [[Siddharth Anand]]'s mass action thriller ''[[Pathaan (film)|Pathaan]]'' produced by [[Yash Raj Films|YRF]], set for release on 25 January 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham starrer 'Pathaan' to release on Republic Day 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-and-john-abraham-starrer-pathaan-to-release-on-republic-day-2023/articleshow/89940150.cms |access-date=3 March 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=2 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> His other releases of 2023 are ''Tehran'' and ''Tariq'', both directed by Arun Gopalan, with the former produced by [[Dinesh Vijan]] and latter produced by himself. In addition he is supposed to star in an untitled [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]]-directed comedy with [[Riteish Deshmukh]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film]] ''[[Ayyappanum Koshiyum]]'' remake with [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Shivam Nair]]'s next film, and ''Force 3''.

Abraham's debut as a producer was titled ''[[Vicky Donor]]'' (2012) and the film featured [[Ayushmann Khurrana]], [[Annu Kapoor]] and [[Yami Gautam]] in lead roles. Abraham also appeared in an item-number for the film. It opened to positive response, and turned out to be a critical and commercial success. His second production, ''[[Madras Cafe]]'' which was also directed by [[Shoojit Sircar]], opened to overwhelming response from the critics. In 2018, he produced the Marathi film ''[[Savita Damodar Paranjpe]]''.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}

[[File:John Abraham, Rahul Bose at the Press conference of Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2013 02.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|alt=John Abraham smiles with other two men at the camera|Abraham with [[Rahul Bose]] (middle) at the press conference of Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon in 2013]]

Abraham also takes an active interest in the [[United Way Worldwide|United Way]], based in [[Denver]], United States. In January 2009, he flagged off the [[Mumbai Marathon]], an annual event organised to benefit the [[United Way]]. He did not run the marathon, but encouraged the participants by waving at them from the start line.

Abraham is an animal lover and takes an interest in [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]] and [[Habitat for Humanity]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.johnabraham.com/content/view/2154/46/ |title=Habitat for Humanity |publisher=Johnabraham.com |access-date=29 June 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703061649/http://www.johnabraham.com/content/view/2154/46/ |archive-date=3 July 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://habitatindia.in/ |title=Habitat for Humanity |publisher=Habitatindia.in |access-date=29 June 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326194828/http://www.habitatindia.in/ |archive-date=26 March 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In April 2013, on behalf of [[PETA]], Abraham wrote a letter to the Minister for Environment and Forests, [[Jayanthi Natarajan]], asking that she make all circuses in India animal-free.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://india.nydailynews.com/newsarticle/2daf931c8f61b1cac763afc7720dee36/madhuri-wraps-gulaab-gang-shoot |title=Madhuri wraps 'Gulaab Gang' shoot |work=Daily News |location=New York |access-date=4 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630012114/http://india.nydailynews.com/newsarticle/2daf931c8f61b1cac763afc7720dee36/madhuri-wraps-gulaab-gang-shoot |archive-date=30 June 2013}}</ref>

Abraham is also the celebrity supporter of [[UNHCR Representation in India|UNHCR India]], and promotes the cause of refugees in India.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/plight-of-refugees-moves-unhcr-ambassador-john-abraham/article7340251.ece Plight of refugees moves UNHCR ambassador John Abraham] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605131647/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/plight-of-refugees-moves-unhcr-ambassador-john-abraham/article7340251.ece |date=5 June 2017 }}. The Hindu (22 June 2015). Retrieved 23 March 2017.</ref> According to his website, he donated {{INRConvert|10|l|lk=on}} to the [[Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre]], Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.johnabraham.com/content/view/2282/46/ |title=John Donates Rs 10 Lakh to Pediatric Centre of Nanavati Hospital |publisher=Johnabraham.com |access-date=9 December 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214195248/http://www.johnabraham.com/content/view/2282/46/ |archive-date=14 December 2007}}</ref>

Abraham is now married to Priya Runchal, an [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] financial analyst and investment banker from the US but native to [[McLeod Ganj]], whom he met in Mumbai, in December 2010. They married on 3 January 2014.