Cast & creator
John Abraham
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Koffee with Karan
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.
Also known as: Farhan Abraham
85
film credits
15
television credits
82
1992–2027 · acting roles
5.9
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (100)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self
2015
Dance Deewane
Himself
2018
Comedy Nights Live
Himself
2016
Aap Ki Adalat
Himself
1992
The Romantics
Self
2023
Pathaan
Jim
2023
India's Most Desirable
Himself
2011
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Self
2008
Tere Mere Beach Mein
Himself
2009
Mike
Producer
2022
Dostana
Kunal Chauhan
2008
Aapka Apna Zakir
Self
2024
The Diplomat
JP Singh (Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan)
2025The Diplomat
Producer
2025Mazaaq Raat
Himself
2013
Attack
Arjun Shergill
2022Attack
Story
2022Attack
Producer
2022
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Guest Appearance
2006
Baabul
Rajat Verma
2006
Luck by Chance
Self
2009
Tehran
ACP Rajeev Kumar
2025
Ek Villain Returns
Bhairav Purohit
2022
Kaal
Krish Thapar
2005Duryodhana
Duryodhana
Producer
Munkeeman
7 Khoon Maaf
Jimmy Stetson / Jamshed Singh Rathod
2011
Force 2
ACP Yashvardhan
2016Force 2
Producer
2016
Water
Narayan
2005
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
Capt. Ashwat Raina
2018Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran
Producer
2018
Vedaa
Abhimanyu Kanwar
2024Vedaa
Producer
2024Guru
No Smoking
K
2007
Race 2
Armaan Malik
2013
Dhoom
Kabir
2004
Karam
John
2005
Desi Boyz
Nikhil 'Nick' Mathur (Hunter)
2011
Garam Masala
Shyam "Sam" Salgaonkar
2005
Jism
Kabir Lal
2003
Pagalpanti
Raj Kishore
2019
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Self (Special Appearance)
2011
Welcome Back
Ajju Bhai / Ajay
2015
Housefull 2
Jolly 2 / Max
2012
Viruddh... Family Comes First
Amar Patwardhan
2005Maria IPS
Rakesh Maria
Taxi No. 9211
Jai Mittal
2006Untitled Shivam Nair Film
Salaam-e-Ishq
Ashutosh Raina
2007
Lakeer: Forbidden Lines
Saahil
2004
Vicky Donor
Himself in "Rum, Whisky" Song
2012Vicky Donor
Producer
2012
Mumbai Saga
Ganpat Ram Bhonsle
2021
New York
Sameer
2009
Dishoom
Kabir Shergill
2016
I, Me aur Main
Ishaan Sabharwal
2013
Satyameva Jayate
Virendra Kumar Singh
2018
Madras Cafe
Major Vikram Singh
2013Madras Cafe
Producer
2013
Sardar Ka Grandson
Gursher Singh
2021Sardar Ka Grandson
Producer
2021
Wazir
S.P.
2016
Romeo Akbar Walter
Romeo / Akbar / Walter (RAW) Agent
2019
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
Sunny Bhasin
2007
Batla House
Sanjay Kumar
2019Batla House
Producer
2019
Test Subject V
Self
2025
Satyameva Jayate 2
Dadasaheb Balram Azad / Satya Balram Azad / ACP Jay Balram Azad
2021
Shikhar
John Abraham
2005
Zinda
Rohit Chopra
2006
Rocky Handsome
Kabir Ahlawat
2016Rocky Handsome
Producer
2016
Aetbaar
Aryan Trivedi
2004
Savita Damodar Paranjpe
Producer
2018
Paap
Shiven
2003
Jhootha Hi Sahi
Siddharth
2010
Force
ACP Yashvardhan
2011
Kabul Express
Suhel Khan
2006
Elaan
Abhimanyu
2005
Saaya
Dr. Akash "Akki" Bhatnagar
2003
Aashayein
Rahul
2010
Madhoshi
Aman
2004
Tara vs Bilal
Producer
2022
Force 3
ACP Yashvardhan Singh
2027Force 3
Producer
2027
Woh Bhi Din The
Older Rahul Sinha
2024Woh Bhi Din The
Producer
2024
Hattrick
(cameo)
2007
Little Zizou
Arjun
2008Afra Tafri
Shootout at Wadala
Manya Surve
2013Shootout at Wadala
Playback Singer
2013