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Last Updated: April 08, 2025, 09:02 IST
John Abraham Reflects on His 21-Year Journey in Bollywood
John Abraham has emerged as a significant figure in Bollywood, known for his roles as both an actor and a producer. Despite being underestimated after his debut, he has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past two decades.
In a recent discussion with IANS, John Abraham emphasized his focus on the future, dismissing any lingering effects of his early setbacks. This forward-thinking approach has enabled him to successfully navigate the often challenging landscape of the film industry.
Abraham noted, “You are as good as your last innings. So, you have to look in front. Of course, it’s very important for the film trade to know, and the audience to know your filmography. But, you as a person have to look in front. It’s for the audience to look at your filmography.”
He added that continuous growth as an actor requires a diverse filmography. Abraham explained, “A lot of people, when they see my filmography, they say, ‘You are not a one-dimensional actor. You have done a ‘No Smoking’, you have done a ‘Garam Masala’, you have also done a ‘Force’. So, I have done all kinds of genres and that’s the important thing. You need to attempt all genres. Am I good at everything? No. Am I learning with every film? The answer is yes.”
Recently, Abraham appeared in ‘The Diplomat’ and has various interests beyond acting. He owns the Indian Super League football team NorthEast United and has produced films like ‘Vicky Donor’ and ‘Madras Cafe’. His passion for motorcycles also reflects his multifaceted personality.
When questioned about balancing these diverse roles and managing success and failure, he expressed how difficult it can be when faced with losses, whether in sports or cinema. “It’s tough when your football team loses, and it’s tough when your film fails,” he remarked.
Abraham shared valuable life lessons drawn from his experiences, stating, “But it’s life, you must understand, and that’s one thing that sport teaches you is how to accept defeat graciously. So, if your film has failed, you must accept it first. If your football team has failed, you must accept it and say, ‘Okay, we have lost. No problem. We will come back stronger, and we will fight.’”
Reflecting on his career, he expressed gratitude towards his supporters, saying, “I was written off after my first film. But, here I’m for 21 years and counting. So, who has got me till here? My audience. My critics may have said something, the film trade may have said something, my producers may have said something or my directors may have said something. But the only ones who have held on to me are my audience. They said, ‘No, we are not letting you go. We are going to hold on to you’. I am really grateful to my audience,” he concluded.
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