The Indian actor began his modeling career, appearing in commercials and video clips. Since 2003 she has been acting in action films, playing both positive characters and villains.
Biography
Was born in 1972 in Mumbai, India. The parents were of various religions, the mother was a follower of Zoroastrianism, the father was a descendant of Syrian Christians. In an interview, John said that he considers himself a spiritual person, but is not an adherent of any of the religions.
The future actor spent his childhood and adolescence in Mumbai, studied at the Bombay Scottish School. After graduation, he received a bachelor's degree from Jai Hind College.
Career
Having received his education, Abraham decides to try himself in the modeling business. He signs a contract with Time & Space Media Entertainment Promotions Ltd, but after a while the company was closed due to financial problems. The next firm he worked with was Enterprises-Nexus.
In 1999 he won the "Gladrags Manhunt Contest". After winning the competition, he began working in the Philippines, after the end of the contract he left for London and then for New York. He participated in many advertising projects, starred in video clips of popular Indian singers.
Abraham's first appearance on the screen took place in 2003, in the erotic thriller "Jism". He played the role of a poor alcoholic who falls in love with Sonya Khanna. She turns out to be the wife of a traveling millionaire planning to kill her husband with the help of the hero Abraham. The film received mixed reviews from film critics, but was liked by ordinary viewers.
In the same year he starred in a romantic thriller with horror elements, "Saaya". The film received mostly negative reviews from critics. But Abraham's play, on the contrary, was praised by critics positively, many of them praised the growth of Abraham's acting skills.
In 2004 he played in the film "Dhoom". The hero of Abraham is the antagonist of the main character. The film was a commercial success, for this role Abraham received the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.
In early 2005 he played in the disastrous thriller "Elaan". Two subsequent films, the thriller Kaal and the comedy Garam Masala, rebuilt the actor's reputation at the box office.
In 2016 he starred in the action movie "Rocky Handsome". The film was not a commercial success. In the same year he starred in the action movie "Dishoom". Despite the negative reviews from critics, the film was well received by the audience.
In 2018, he starred in the action movie "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran", which had an average success with viewers.
Personal life
While filming Jism, Abraham met Bapisha Basu, a successful Indian actress and model. Their relationship lasted until 2011.
In 2010 he met Praia Ranchal, a financial analyst. They got married in Los Angeles in 2014.
