John Abraham Age, Wiki and Bio

John Abraham

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Model, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/12/1972
Age51 years
BirthplaceKochi, Kerala, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameFarhan Irani
Nickname(s)John, Johny
Zodiac signSagittarius
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian (Pescetarian and Eggetarian)
AddressAshiyana Estate, John Baptist Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
HobbiesBiking and Gymming
Likes
  • Photography
  • Travelling
Dislikes
  • Tattoos
  • Dancing in Parties
Controversies
  • In 2010, he appeared on a singing reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar, to promote his film 'Jhootha Hi Sahi.' After Sugandha Mishra's performance, he went on stage and kissed her, which was not liked by her grandfather. Later, when John again appeared on the same show, he apologised for his act.
  • In September 2016, he allegedly slapped a fan for his misbehaviour at the trailer launch event of the film 'Force 2.'

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (183 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBombay Scottish School, Worli, Mumbai
College/University
  • Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai
  • Mumbai Educational Trust
Qualifications
  • B.A. in Economics from Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai
  • MBA from Mumbai Educational Trust

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date3 January 2014

Relationships & More

Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Riya Sen (Actress)
  • Bipasha Basu (Actress, 2004-2011)
  • Priya Runchal (Banker)

Family

FatherAbraham John (Architect)
MotherFiroza Irani (Homemaker and Charity Worker)
Siblings
BrotherAlan Abraham (Architect) (Younger)
SisterSusy Mathew
SpousePriya Runchal (Banker, m. 2014-present)
Children
SonNone
DaughterNone

Career

Debut
FilmJism (2003)
ProductionVicky Donor (2012)
Awards/Honours
  • 2004: Bollywood Movie Awards for Best Male Debut
  • 2006: Rajiv Gandhi Award for his achievement in Bollywood
  • 2009: Won Lions Club Award
  • 2013: National Film Award for Vicky Donor, NDTV-Creative Entrepreneur of the Year

Favourites

Food
  • Parsi or Kerala food
  • Dhansak
  • Patra-ni-Macchi
  • Prawn Patia
  • Thai Food
  • Puttu with Coconut Milk
Beverage(s)
  • Tea
  • Carrot Juice
  • Sour Cherry Wine called Visinata (drinks occasionally)
Dessert(s)
  • Kaju Katli
  • Chocolate Cookies
Actresses
  • Rani Mukerji
  • Hema Malini
Music Band(s)
  • Queensryche
  • Def Leppard
  • Guns N Roses
  • Hinder
  • Creed
Restaurant(s)
  • Suzette
  • Yoga House
  • Royal China
  • Thai Baan
  • Zuma
Colour(s)
  • White
  • Blue
AuthorJeffrey Archer
Outfit
  • Jeans
  • T-shirts
  • Chappals
SportFootball

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Lamborghini Gallardo
  • Audi Q7
  • Maruti Gypsy
  • Audi Q3
  • Nissan Terrano SUV
Bikes Collection
  • Yamaha VMAX
  • Yamaha R1
  • Suzuki Hayabusa

Some Lesser Known Facts

John Abraham has quit smoking.
John Abraham does not drink alcohol.
John Abraham was born to a Malayali Marthomite Syro-Malabar Catholic father and Parsi mother.
He was named Farhan Irani by his maternal side but uses John Abraham, which is the reverse of his dad’s name, Abraham John.
John Abraham was a big gadget enthusiast and invented the idea for a cell phone game called Velocity.
He participated in 100m and 200m races since childhood and represented his school at the district level in the 100m race event.
John Abraham worked as a media planner and promotion manager in organizations named Time & Space Media Entertainment Promotions Ltd and Enterprises Nexus.
He dreamt of becoming an architect but ended up in the film industry.
John Abraham won the runner-up title in Gladrags Manhunt Super Model Contest and later won the Manhunt International Contest.
He did an acting course to learn the basics of acting skills.
John Abraham is a motorcycle enthusiast and bought his first bike, a Yamaha Re 350, at the age of 18.
He participated in MotoGP’s first Indian Grand Prix in 2023 and rode a BMW M 1000 RR.
John Abraham was about to make his debut in a film titled Is Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon directed by Rahul Rawail.
He got inspired to stay fit after watching Sylvester Stallone's Rocky IV when he was 22.
John Abraham was featured in a Punjabi album titled Surma.
In 2003, his voice was dubbed by another actor in his debut film Jism.
John Abraham rose to fame after his performance in the film Dhoom in 2004.
He dislikes going to late-night parties and clubs.
John Abraham fell in love with Priya at a gym in Bandra while he was dating Bipasha Basu.
He is good friends with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
In a scene in the movie Force, he lifted a 115 kg bike by himself.
John Abraham disclosed an incident of being surrounded by girls in an interview chat show.
His debut production Vicky Donor was honored with a National Award.
His 2013 film Madras Cafe was a blockbuster hit.
John Abraham suffers from a deviated nasal septum.
He owns JA Fitness, a clothing brand named JA, and a production house named JA entertainment.
Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra, and Hrithik Roshan are his best friends.
John Abraham replaced Akshay Kumar in four sequels.
He is a pescetarian who eats fish and egg whites.
John Abraham is an animal lover and actively involved with NGOs.
For his film Dishoom in 2016, he had to smoke a lot for his role.
He is the owner of the football team NorthEast United Football Club.
John Abraham is the Indian brand ambassador for Reebok and Yamaha.
He reportedly got his butt insured for Rs. 10 crore.