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| occupation = [[Actor]], [[Film producer]] and [[Model (person)|model]]
| occupation = [[TESTER]], [[Film producer]] and [[Model (person)|model]]
| partner = [[Bipasha Basu]] (2002–11)<br />Priya Runchal (2011–present)
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'''John Abraham''' (born 17 December 1972) is an [[India|Indian]] actor. After modeling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with ''[[Jism (film)|Jism]]'' (2003), which earned him a [[Filmfare Best Debut Award]] nomination.<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=Times of India|accessdate=3 September 2010}}</ref> This was followed by his first commercial success, ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004). He received two [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] nominations, for his negative roles in ''Dhoom'', and then in ''[[Zinda (film)|Zinda]]'' (2006). He later appeared in the major critical success ''[[Water (2005 film)|Water]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/water/?name_order=asc |title= Water (2005)|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=3 September 2010}}</ref> He was nominated for a [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]] for the film ''[[Baabul (2006 film)|Baabul]]'' (2006). In 2012, he produced his first production ''[[Vicky Donor]]'' which was a critical and commercial success. He then established his own production house, [[John Abraham Entertainment]].
'''OMKAR WAGH''' (born 17 December 1972) is an [[India|Indian]] actor. After modeling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with ''[[Jism (film)|Jism]]'' (2003), which earned him a [[Filmfare Best Debut Award]] nomination.<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=Times of India|accessdate=3 September 2010}}</ref> This was followed by his first commercial success, ''[[Dhoom]]'' (2004). He received two [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] nominations, for his negative roles in ''Dhoom'', and then in ''[[Zinda (film)|Zinda]]'' (2006). He later appeared in the major critical success ''[[Water (2005 film)|Water]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/water/?name_order=asc |title= Water (2005)|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=3 September 2010}}</ref> He was nominated for a [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]] for the film ''[[Baabul (2006 film)|Baabul]]'' (2006). In 2012, he produced his first production ''[[Vicky Donor]]'' which was a critical and commercial success. He then established his own production house, [[John Abraham Entertainment]].


== Early life and education==
== Early life and education==

Revision as of 10:51, 8 January 2013

OMKAR WAGH
File:John Abraham 2007 - still 18374 crop.jpg
John Abraham at the Life in a... Metro premiere in London's Empire Leicester Square 2007
Born
WAGHOBA

(1972-12-17) 17 December 1972 (age 51)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)TESTER, Film producer and model
Years active1997–present
Partner(s)Bipasha Basu (2002–11)
Priya Runchal (2011–present)
Websitewww.johnabraham.com

OMKAR WAGH (born 17 December 1972) is an Indian actor. After modeling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with Jism (2003), which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination.[1] This was followed by his first commercial success, Dhoom (2004). He received two Filmfare Award nominations, for his negative roles in Dhoom, and then in Zinda (2006). He later appeared in the major critical success Water (2005).[2] He was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Baabul (2006). In 2012, he produced his first production Vicky Donor which was a critical and commercial success. He then established his own production house, John Abraham Entertainment.

Early life and education

Abraham was born in Mumbai to a Malayali father and a Parsi mother. His father is an architect from Aluva, Kerala; his mother is named Firoza Irani. Abraham's Parsi name is "Farhan" while his father being a Marthomite Syrian Christian named him "John".[3][4][5] He has a younger brother, Alan.

Abraham studied at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim in Mumbai. He got his bachelor's degree in economics from Jai Hind College. John also received an MMS from Mumbai Educational Trust (MET).[6][7][8][9][10]

Career

Modeling

John Abraham started his modelling career appearing in the music video of the song "Surma" by Punjabi singer Jazzy B.[11] He then joined a media firm Time & Space Media Entertainment Promotions Ltd., which, however, closed because of financial problems. Later, he worked for Enterprises-Nexus as a media planner.[12] In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and went to the Philippines for Manhunt International, where he won second place.[13] Following this, he was signed by Carrie Models in Singapore and did some modelling there; he later modelled in Hong Kong, London and New York City. He also appeared in a number of commercial advertisements and in other music videos for singers including Pankaj Udhas, Hans Raj Hans and Babul Supriyo. To improve his acting skills, Abraham joined the Kishore Namit Kapoor acting laboratory and completed an acting course while juggling modelling assignments.[14]

Actor

Abraham made his acting debut with Jism (2003), a thriller film which according to Box Office India, was "above average" grossing 13,25,00,000.[15]

His next films included a paranormal thriller Saaya (2003), Pooja Bhatt's directorial debut Paap (2004) and Ahmed Khan's Lakeer – Forbidden Lines (2004).

He played the role of Kabir - the main antagonist in Dhoom in 2004, an action film produced by Yash Raj Films. The film was one of the highest grossing films of that year.[16]

In 2005 he starred in the supernatural thriller Kaal and the comedy Garam Masala both of which did well at the box office.[17] Later that year, he had a role in Water, which portrayed the tragic fate of Hindu widows in 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.[citation needed]

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.[18] In that same year, he starred in the films Zinda, Taxi No. 9211, Baabul and Kabul Express.[19] Among these Taxi No. 9211 and Kabul Express were substantially successful.

Nikhil Advani's multi-starrer Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love was Abraham's first release in 2007. The movie failed to do well at the Indian box office,[20] though it did well in the overseas markets.[21] His last two 2007 releases included the arthouse thriller No Smoking and the sports film Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.

In 2008, Abraham starred alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra in Dostana, his only release that year. His first release of 2009 was a production by Yash Raj Films, New York.

He has a fashion line— branded JA Clothes — which primarily features his favorite article of clothing, jeans.[22]

Since 2010 he starred in various films including Aashayein, Jhootha Hi Sahi, Force, Desi Boyz, and Housefull 2.

Producer

His debut film as a producer was titled Vicky Donor (2012) and featured Ayushmann Khurrana, Annu Kapoor and Yami Gautam. Abraham also appeared in an item-number for the film.[23] It opened to positive response, and turned out to be a critical and commercial success worldwide.[24] He is currently working on his second production, Hamara Bajaj which will be directed by Shoojit Sircar and is to go on floors early 2013.

Personal life

Abraham with his girlfriend Priya Runchal

Abraham was in a 9 year relation with actress Bipasha Basu[25] before they broke up[26] in 2011. He is now in a relationship with Priya Runchal, an NRI financial analyst and investment banker from USA native to McLeodganj, whom he met in Mumbai, in December, 2010.[27]

Social causes

Abraham takes an interest in PETA and Habitat for Humanity.[28][29] He donated ₹ 10 lakhs to the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, according to his website.[30]

In January 2009, Abraham led a group of Indian celebrities in the Mumbai Marathon, an annual event to benefit the United Way.[31]

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards
Nominated
IIFA Awards
Won
Nominated
Zee Cine Awards
Won
Nominated
Star Screen Awards

Won

Bollywood Movie Awards
Won
Nominated
Stardust Awards
Won
Global Indian Film Awards
Nominated

Other awards

  • 2006: Rajiv Gandhi Award for his achievement in Bollywood[35]
  • 2007: Giant International Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema[36]
  • 2008: Sexiest Asian Man[37]
  • 2009: Loins Club Award[citation needed]
  • 2011: India's Sexiest Bachelor by the BIG CBS PRIME[38]

Filmography

Actor

Year Film Role Notes
2003 Jism Kabir Lal
2003 Saaya Dr.Akash / "Akki" Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
2004 Aetbaar Aryan Trivedi
2004 Paap Shiven
2004 Lakeer – Forbidden Lines Saahil
2004 Dhoom Kabir Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
2004 Madhoshi Aman
2005 Elaan Abhimanyu
2005 Karam John
2005 Kaal Krish Thapar
2005 Viruddh Amar Patwardhan
2005 Water Narayan
2005 Garam Masala Shyam / "Sam"
2005 Shikhar Himself Special appearance
2006 Zinda Rohit Chopra Nomination, Filmfare Best Villain Award
2006 Taxi No. 9211 Jai Mittal
2006 Baabul Rajat Nomination, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
2006 Kabul Express Sohail Khan
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love Ashutosh Raina
2007 Hattrick Special appearance in song
2007 No Smoking K
2007 Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Sunny Bhasin
2008 Dostana Kunal
2009 Luck by Chance Himself Special appearance
2009 Little Zizou Arjun Special appearance
2009 New York Samir / "Sam"
2010 Aashayein Rahul Sharma
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi Sid
2011 7 Khoon Maaf Jimmy Stetson
2011 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Himself Special appearance
2011 Force ACP Yashvardhan
2011 Desi Boyz Nick Mathur / "Hunter"
2012 Housefull 2 Max
2012 Vicky Donor Special appearance
2013 Race 2 Armaan Mallik (Releasing January 25, 2013)
2013 I, Me, aur Main Ishaan Sabharwal (Releasing March 01, 2013)
2013 Shootout at Wadala Manya Surve (Releasing May 01, 2013)
2013 Madras Cafe Filming in Cochin

Producer

Year Film Notes
2012 Vicky Donor
2013 Hamara Bajaj Filming
2013 Madras Cafe Filming

Notes

  1. ^ "John Abraham enters Bollywood with Jism". Times of India. 10 January 2003. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Water (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  3. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Hrithik-is-more-good-looking-than-me-John-Abraham/articleshow/17490662.cms
  4. ^ "John Abraham Indian actor Model Profile biography Movie list » Psyphil Celebrity Blog". Celebrity.psyphil.com. 1972-12-17. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  5. ^ John Abraham (IV) - Biography
  6. ^ "John Abraham - model, actor, jism, dhoom, garam masala, kaal, picture, profile, info and favourites". Nilacharal.com. 1972-12-17. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  7. ^ UTV New Media Ltd. (2003-01-17). "JohnAbraham.com : Official Website With Latest News, Photos, Videos and Updates From The Bollywood Star". Utvjohn.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  8. ^ "John Abraham". John Abraham. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  9. ^ Lover, Movie. "John Abraham Latest Movies Videos Images Photos Wallpapers Songs Biography Trivia On". Gomolo.com. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  10. ^ [1][dead link]
  11. ^ "Surma' - John Abraham Jazzy B (Punjabi Album) HQ.flv". YouTube. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
  12. ^ "John Abraham-Portfolio Pics- The Times of India Photogallery Page 57". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
  13. ^ "Images: Top models who became actors - Rediff Getahead". Rediff.com. 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
  14. ^ "Birthday Boy John Abraham » NDTV Movies". Movies.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
  15. ^ "Box Office 2003".
  16. ^ "Box Office 2004". Dhoom.
  17. ^ "Box Office". Retrieved 2005-11-12.
  18. ^ "Bollywood rocks Atlantic City". bollyvista.com. Retrieved 12 May 2006.
  19. ^ "Box Office". Retrieved 2006-11-05.
  20. ^ "Box Office 2007". Salaam-e-Ishq. Retrieved 8 May 2007.
  21. ^ "Box Office". Retrieved 2007-05-05.
  22. ^ "John Abraham Jeans by Wrangler". Retrieved 2008-02-22. [dead link]
  23. ^ "John Abraham shoots an item number for 'Vicky Donor'". Page3bollywood.com. 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  24. ^ "Vicky Donor Movie Review". Bollymoviereviewz.blogspot.in. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  25. ^ Times News Network (4 April 2007). "It's London in spring time!". The Times of India. Retrieved 2009-09-03. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  26. ^ "Break-up with John was not amicable: Bipasha Basu". The Times of India. 4 April 2007. Retrieved 2009-09-03. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  27. ^ "Wedding bells Kangra Mcleodganj". Times of India. 19 April 2012.
  28. ^ "Habitat for Humanity". Retrieved 2007-06-29.
  29. ^ "Habitat for Humanity". Retrieved 2007-06-29.
  30. ^ "John Donates Rs 10 Lakh to Pediatric Centre of Nanavati Hospital". Retrieved 2007-12-09.
  31. ^ "John with Soha at Mumbai Marathon". Retrieved 2009-01-19.
  32. ^ "filmfareawards.indiatimes.com". Filmfare Nominations '05. Retrieved 12 January 2007.
  33. ^ "iifa.com". iifa Winners '05.
  34. ^ "bollywoodawards.com". Nomination for Baabul. Retrieved 13 June 2007.
  35. ^ "Nowrunning.com". John Abraham awarded Rajiv Gandhi Award. Retrieved August 21, 2006.
  36. ^ "TimesNow.tv". John Abraham awarded Giant award. Retrieved September 17, 2007.
  37. ^ "John Abraham voted sexiest Asian man". Retrieved 2008-12-13.
  38. ^ "John bags the title of 'India's Sexiest Bachelor'". Glamsham Magazine. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
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