John Abraham is an Indian film producer and actor. He is a former model who is seen in Hindi movies. He has done modelling for many companies as well as advertisements. His debut movie was Jism which was released in the year 2003. The movie Jism earned John Abraham the nomination for Filmfare Best Debut Award. His first commercial success came with the movie Dhoom. The movie Dhoom was released in the year 2004. John Abraham bagged two nominations for Filmfare Award for his negative characters in the movies Dhoom and Zinda. The movie Zinda was released in the year 2006. Later, he attained critical success in the movie Water which was released in the year 2005. He bagged nomination for a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the movie Baabul that was released in the year 2006. John Abraham has given remarkable performances in certain movies such as Dostana (released in the year 2008), New York (released in the year 2009), Force (released in the year 2011), Shootout at Wadala (released in the year 2013), Madras Cafe (released in the year 2013) and Welcome Back (released in the year 2015).In the year 2012, John Abraham produced the film Vicky Donor. Vicky Donor was his first movie as a producer. The movie Vicky Donor was a commercial and critical success. The movie bagged him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. John Abraham also owns a production house. His production house is 'John Abraham Entertainment'. Later, John Abraham produced another movie Madras Cafe. The movie Madras Cafe gathered critical acclaim. Bollywood regards John Abraham as a sexy and influential actor due to his athletic and muscular physique. John Abraham is the co-owner of Indian Super League football team North East United FC. He is not only a versatile actor but also is a great performer of stunts. The modelling career of John Abraham started in the music video of Surma song. The song Surma was sung by a Punjabi singer Jazzy B. John Abraham also joined a media firm named Time & Space Media Entertainment Promotions Ltd. The media firm closed due to some financial crunch. John Abraham also worked for Enterprises-Nexus at the designation of a media planner. In the year 1999, John Abraham won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest. Later he went for Manhunt International to the Philippines. He bagged the position of the runner up second place. John also went to Hong Kong, London and New York City for modelling. He was seen in a large number of advertisements. In addition to that, John Abraham was seen in music videos for famous singers including Pankaj Udhas, Babul Supriyo and Hans Raj Hans. John Abraham also joined the Kishore Namit Kapoor acting laboratory. He completed an acting course. Meanwhile, he juggled various modelling assignments.John Abraham is currently working on a on a crime thriller Mumbai Saga. His co-actors are Huma Qureshi and Vivek Oberoi. He is also filming for Hera Pheri 3 from March 2015. John Abraham has shown keen interest for various social causes. He takes interest in PETA and Habitat for Humanity. He recently donated Rs 1 Lakh to the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai as mentioned at its official website. In the year 2009, John Abraham led a group of Indian celebrities in the marathon in Mumbai in an annual event to benefit the United Way. In the year 2013, John Abraham wrote a letter on behalf of PETA to the Minister for Environment and Forests, Jayanthi Natarajan asking to make all circuses in India animal-free. He was seen in various films such as Jism, Saaya, Aetbaar, Paap, Lakeer - Forbidden Lines, Dhoom, Madhoshi, Elaan, Karam, Kaal, Viruddh, Water, Garam Masala, Shikhar, Zinda, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Taxi No. 9211, Baabul, Kabul Express, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love, Hattrick, No Smoking, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, Dostana, Luck by Chance, Little Zizou, New York, Aashayein, Jhootha Hi Sahi, 7 Khoon Maaf, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Force, Desi Boyz, Housefull 2, Vicky Donor, Race 2, I Me aur Main, Shootout at Wadala, Madras Cafe, Welcome Back, Wazir, Rocky Handsome, Dishoom, Force 2 and Mumbai Saga. He produced many films such as Vicky Donor, Madras Cafe, Rocky Handsome and Satra Ko Shaadi Hai. He won and was nominated for many films the names of which include National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, Icon of India for his contribution to Indian cinema as an actor and producer, Filmfare Award for Best Film, Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, IIFA Best Villain Award, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award, GIFA Best Villain, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, IIFA Best Villain Award, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Male, Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, Bollywood Movie Award - Best Male Debut. Other recognitions won by John Abraham include; Rajiv Gandhi Award for his achievement in Bollywood, Giant International Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema, Sexiest Asian Man, Lions Club Award, India's Sexiest Bachelor by the BIG CBS PRIME, Most Stylish Man - GQ Awards (India).John Abraham has a fashion line by the name branded JA Clothes. The brand mainly features his favourite article of clothing, which is, jeans. In the year 2010, John Abraham was seen in the movies Aashayein and Jhootha Hi Sahi. Both the movie turned out to be box office failures. John Abraham was also seen in the movies Force (released in the year 2011), Desi Boyz (released in the year 2011), and Housefull 2 (released in the year 2012). His first movie that was released in the year 2013 was Race 2. The movie Race 2 was a commercial success. His movie Welcome Back was also successful at the box office. In the year 2016, his first release was the movie Rocky Handsome. Rocky Handsome did not do well at the box office. John Abraham was in a long relationship with Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu from 2002 2011. Till the time they were together, they were often referred to as a super couple of Bollywood. The relationship however ended and the actor is now married to Priya Runchal, an NRI financial analyst and investment banker from the USA.