Indian actor and producer John Abraham is known for her roles in films like Jism, Dhoom, Zinda, and Water, which earned him fame and international acclaim. The dashing actor has starred in several commercial hits including Kaal, Taxi No. 911, New York, Desi Boyz, Housefull 2, Madras Cafe, to name a few, thus establishing himself as a commercially successful actor of Indian cinema.
Contents
John Abraham Biography
John Abraham was born on the 17th of December 1972, in Kochi, Kerala, India. He’s currently 49 years old.
| Birth Name | Farhan Abraham |
| Nickname | Johhny, JA |
| Date of Birth | December 17, 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Age | 49 years old |
| Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Profession | Actor, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Malayali, Irani, Gujarati, Syrian |
| Residence | Ashiyana Estate, John Baptist Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Family and Education
John Abraham is the older son of Abraham John, a Malayali Protestant Syrian Christian, and Firoza Irani, an Irani with Gujarati roots. He has a younger brother named Alan Abraham. His cousin’s sister is Susy Mathew. His mother is Parsi and his father is a Christian from Kerala.
John Abraham attended Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai. After completing his school studies, he studied Economics at Jai Hind College and earned an MBA degree from Mumbai Educational Trust (MET).
John Abraham Wife
John Abraham married Priya Runchal, an NRI financial analyst and investment banker from the USA on 3 January 2014. He met her in Mumbai in December 2010.
Before marriage, he was in a relationship with actress Bipasha Basu from 2002 until early 2011, and they acted together in Jism (2002).
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 1 inch Centimeters – 185 cm Meters – 1.85 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 94 kg Pounds – 207 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Distinctive Features | Masculine physique Sex icon |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
John Abraham landed his debut role as Kabir Lal in the 2003 Indian erotic thriller film Jism alongside Bipasha Basu.
In 2007, Abraham turned producer, co-producing romantic Bollywood film, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, along with Mukesh Talreja and Sunil Manchanda.
His first production venture under his banner Rising Sun Films was the 2012 Indian romantic comedy film Vicky Donor which had Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam, and Annu Kapoor in the lead roles. The film received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment as well as nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Film.
Television Debut
Even though he has not starred in any TV series or hosted any TV show, he has appeared in many promotional talk shows.
Brand Endorsements
John has endorsed many brands and products throughout his life including his own fashion line Branded JA Clothes, Garnier Men, Yamaha, Haier, Reebok, Van Heusen, Grasim shoots, SKYBAGS Collection, Castrol Power1 Pack, Godrej Eon, Tour De India, PETA India Eat Eggs and Fish.
Famous For
He is known for his roles in films like Jism (2003), Paap (2004), Dhoom (2004), Garam Masala (2005), Dostana (2008), Desi Boyz (2011), Housefull 2 (2012), Race 2 (2013), Shootout at Wadala (2013), Madras Cafe (2013), Welcome Back (2015), Dishoom (2016), and Force 2 (2016).
Favorite Things
- Food – Patra-ni-Macchi, Dal-Chawal, Kaju Katli, Prawn Patia
- Actor – Sylvester Stallone
- Actress – Rani Mukherji
- Movies – Inception
- Sport – Football
- Colors – Black, White, Grey
- Restaurants – Royal China, Mia Cucina, Da Vinci, Thai Baan in Mumbai.
John Abraham Net Worth
John Abraham has an estimated net worth of $34 million US dollars as of 2024. He lives in a luxurious duplex in the posh area of Bandra in Mumbai which sprawls over an area of 5,100 sq ft.
He has a large fleet of autos including Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi Q3, Audi Q7, Yamaha R1 bike, Yamaha VMAX, and Suzuki Hayabusa.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – TheRealJohnAbraham
- Instagram – thejohnabraham
- Twitter – TheJohnAbraham
John Abraham Facts
John forayed into the glamour world appearing in the music video of the song of Punjabi singer Jazzy B.
He did several modeling gigs and advertising campaigns before landing a breakthrough role in the 2003 film Jism.
He was a fitness freak and also a huge fan of bikes. He bought his first bike when he was 18 years old.
Abraham worked as a media planner for the company Enterprises-Nexus.
In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and went to the Philippines for Manhunt International, gaining visibility in the modeling world. He later modeled in Hong Kong, London, and New York City.
He appeared in various music videos for the singers like Pankaj Udhas, Babul Supriyo, and Hans Raj Hans.
He then ventured into acting and joined Kishore Namit Kapoor acting school in Mumbai to hone his acting skills.
Madras Cafe and No Smoking are his favorite movies from the movies he had starred in.
He owns an Indian Super League (ISL) franchise NorthEast United Football Club.
John Abraham has been actively involved in charities all throughout his career and has donated a huge amount of money for various causes.
John is a pescetarian, one who does not eat meat but does eat fish.
He has around 10 million followers on Instagram.