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.
The Diplomat
JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
2025
Vedaa
Abhimanyu Kanwar
2024
Woh Bhi Din The
Older Rahul Sinha
2024
Welcome Back
Ajju Bhai / Ajay
2015
Madras Cafe
Major Vikram Singh
2013
Shootout at Wadala
Manya Surve
2013
Race 2
Armaan Malik
2013
Housefull 2
Jolly 2 / Max
2012
Desi Boyz
Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)
2011
Force
ACP Yashvardhan
2011
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Self (Special Appearance)
2011
7 Khoon Maaf
Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod
2011
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Siddharth
2010
Aashayein
Rahul
2010
New York
Sameer
2009
Dostana
Kunal Chauhan
2008
Little Zizou
Arjun
2008
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
Sunny Bhasin
2007
No Smoking
K
2007
Hattrick
(cameo)
2007
Salaam-e-Ishq
Ashutosh Raina
2007
Kabul Express
Suhel Khan
2006
Baabul
Rajat Verma
2006
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Guest Appearance
2006
Taxi No. 9211
Jai Mittal
2006
Zinda
Rohit Chopra
2006
Garam Masala
Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar
2005
Water
Narayan
2005
Viruddh... Family Comes First
Amar Patwardhan
2005
Kaal
Krish Thapar
2005
Elaan
Abhimanyu
2005
Karam
John
2005
Madhoshi
Aman
2004
Dhoom
Kabir
2004
Aetbaar
Aryan Trivedi
2004
Paap
Shiven
2003
Jism
Kabir Lal
2003
Tehran
Aapka Apna Zakir
Self · (1 episode)
2024
The Romantics
Self · (4 episodes)
2023
Pathaan
Jim
2023
Ek Villain Returns
Bhairav Purohit
2022
Attack
Arjun Shergill
2022
Satyameva Jayate 2
Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad
2021
Sardar Ka Grandson
Gursher Singh
2021
Mumbai Saga
Ganpat Ram Bhonsle
2021
Pagalpanti
Raj Kishore
2019
Batla House
Sanjay Kumar
2019
Romeo Akbar Walter
Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent
2019
Satyameva Jayate
Virendra Kumar Singh
2018
Dance Deewane
Himself · (1 episode)
2018
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
Capt. Ashwat Raina
2018
Force 2
ACP Yashvardhan
2016
Dishoom
Kabir Shergill
2016
The Kapil Sharma Show
(1 episode)
2016
The Kapil Sharma Show
Himself · (6 episodes)
2016
Rocky Handsome
Kabir Ahlawat
2016
Comedy Nights Live
Himself · (1 episode)
2016
Wazir
S.P.
2016
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self · (2 episodes)
2015
Mazaaq Raat
Himself · (1 episode)
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (1 episode)
2013
I, Me aur Main
Ishaan Sabharwal
2013
Vicky Donor
Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song
2012
India's Most Desirable
Himself · (1 episode)
2011
Tere Mere Beach Mein
Himself · (1 episode)
2009
Luck by Chance
Self
2009
Shikhar
John Abraham
2005
Koffee with Karan
Self · (3 episodes)
2004
Lakeer
Saahil
2004
Saaya
Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar
2003
Rakesh Maria Biopic
Rakesh Maria
Munkeeman
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself · (2 episodes)
2002
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self · (2 episodes)
2000
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself · (1 episode)
1992