John is ready for marriage

Amid rumours of his link-up with investment banker Priya Marwah, Bollywood actor John Abraham has said that he is finally ready to tie the knot.

"Its my wish to get married soon. I would love to settle  down in life. It is human nature. There was a time when I did not want to get settled down but today I want to. It is a normal... natural thing," John told PTI.

John's love life has been constantly in news post his break-up with Bipasha Basu. The end of his eight-year relation with the actress recently, led to several speculations with both of them getting linked with their co-stars. While Bipasha was said to be seeing Shahid Kapoor, Josh Harnett and Rana Duggabati, John has been linked to Genelia D'souza and Deepika Padukone.
B-town is also abuzz about John dating Marwah and his plans to wed next year.

Akshay, John to appear on 'Bigg Boss'

'Desi Boyz' stars Akshay Kumar and John Abraham will appear on popular television reality show 'Bigg Boss' to promote their upcoming film. The star-duo will join hosts Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt for the 'Aapka Farman' episode of the show on Saturday, the day of eviction.

Earlier, actor Ranbir Kapoor and singer Mohit Chauhan were on the show to promote their film 'Rockstar'. Ranbir even entered the 'Bigg Boss' house and interacted with the contestants.

'Desi Boyz', directed by debutant Rohit Dhawan, also stars Deepika Padukone and Chitrangada Singh in lead roles and is due for release on November 25.

'Desi Boyz' is not Garam Masala-2: Akshay

Actors Akshay Kumar and John Abraham,  who are sharing screen after almost six years, say their forthcoming film 'Desi Boyz' bears no similarity to their previous outing 'Garam Masala'.

"Many people ask me whether this is Garam Masala Part 2.but I tell them there is no similarity with  t. The characters are different in this movie than Garam Masala. In fact, in this movie we also have a message which says wherever you stay never leave your parents and the roots," Akshay told
reporters here.

The two stars, who were last seen together in 2005 film,

Audiences eagerly await the release of Desi Boyz

Eros International's dramedy Desi Boyz is already the cynosure of  eyes given that the film reunites the hit comic jodi Akshay Kumar and John Abraham on screen after a gap of 7years.

The film also marks the directorial debut of Rohit Dhawan,son of acclaimed director David Dhawan.

The two actors go back a long way after their partnership in Garam Masala –that went on to become the biggest Blockbuster of 2005.

Talking about reuniting the Garam Masala duo says Rohit, “Akshay was on board from day one, when I was still developing the story idea. A two-hero movie is never easy to write and it took me almost two years to put this project together. Once I felt I had justified the presence of both the protagonists, I took the script to John who's been like a buddy since I worked as an assistant director on dad's film, Hook Ya Crook (2010). He was convinced immediately. “

John gets a customized jersey from Amit

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s cousin brother Amit has recently come to be close friends with John Abraham ,so much so ,that he recently gifted the actor a self-designed tee –


The two got along well during the special screening of Eros International’s Desi Boyz where John plays the lead opposite Deepika .If that wasn’t all ,Amit and John have also started working out together

 Says a source “Amit was introduced to John on the sets of Desi Boyz and the two grew to be close friends.Amit has great respect for John and wanted to gift him something .He self-designed a jersey for the actor who was overwhelmed with his gesture”

Confirms John “One day, I came home to find a jersey lying on my bed along with some goodies. Amit and I have become good friends. We are always surrounded by people from our own industry. It’s good to relate to people from outside. It helps you stay grounded”

Eros International’s family entertainer Desi Boyz marks the directorial debut of Rohit Dhawan.Starring Akshay Kumar,John Abraham,Deepika Padukone and Chitrangada Singh ,Desi Boyz comes to a theatre near you 25th November 2011.

Sajid to project John as action avtaar

After establishing himself as the ultimate action hero,John Abraham is soon to wow his fans in Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 2 – So impressed was the producer with the feedback John received for his latest release Force ,that he has decided to add some major stunt scenes in the comedy.

Cashing in on his new found Action Abraham tag,Sajid Nadiadwala has instructed his stunt team to chalk out a couple of  hallenging stunts for John Abraham ,who shocked audiences with some unconventional action including lifting a bike weighing a whopping 150kgs in Vipul Shah’s Force.

Says a source “Force opened to packed houses and is still going strong thanks to the breathtaking action in the film –Sajid Nadiadwala was very impressed and decided to add some stunts in Housefull 2 specifically for John.John wants to push the envelope with the Housefull franchise”.

Confirms producer Sajid Nadiadwala “NGE is known for their larger than life entertainers and Housefull 2 is no exception..its going to be a complete masala entertainer – Apart from some rib-tickling comedy, audiences are also going to see John do some amazing stunts –We decided to incorporate some major stunts in the film since fans are loving John in his new action
avatar”.

Action films attracting Bollywood hunk

Bollywood hunk John Abraham said it is true that he and Bipasha Basu are no longer special friends and now split. “There are times when you split with your friends without any reason”, John Abraham told this in an interview with Mrs Anurradha Prasad for her weekly show “Aamne Samne”. John said, “Now, he is trying hard to make his image of an action hero rather than a romantic one. I would like to act in films like Dabbang and Singham”.

Replying to a question in respect of his muscular physique, John Abraham informs he loves to spend time in gym daily. He is a fitness freak.

Gentle and dignified John Abraham loves to become a mass hero, who is recognized in all parts of the country. John said, “it is his earnest desire to be mass hero.” “While I got some offers to act in Hollywood films, but Bollywood is my calling”, John reveals honestly.

'Does he gave importance to awards?' John confesses that while he loves to get an award, but they are not be all and end for him. John, however, accepts the fact that he loves to attend award functions on regular basis. Replying to a question in respect of menace corruption, John firmly said that corruption is a scourge and needs to be rooted out from our society.
That John has a middle class upbringing came into fore when he informs that he keep close track of his household budget every time and all the time. It may be recalled that John belongs to simple middle class family and he never tried to conceal this very fact.

Aamne Samne with John Abraham will be aired on Saturday (today) and tomorrow (Sunday) at 8:30 pm on News 24 channel.

John to play gangster in 'Shoot Out At Wadala'

After playing a cop in Nishikant Kamath's 'Force', John Abraham is stepping into the grey zone with his character of a dreaded gangster of 70s in 'Shoot Out At Wadala'.

The film also marks Sanjay Gupta's return to direction  after a gap of four years. The director is known for making action-thrillers like 'Kaante', 'Musafir', 'Zinda', 'Shootout at Lokhandwala'.

Gupta says the dramatic thriller about the gangster Manya  Surve will see John go through a major transformation. "Story of Manya Surve needs a good actor. Also, there is a certain physicality to this character. John will go through a massive transformation," said Gupta, who last directed John in 'Zinda'.

"John would be seen in a different light altogether as  this character would grow from the 60s, establish itself in the 70s and then eventually reach its culmination in the early  80s. John has never played a role like this before." The actor is known for his sophisticated image onscreen but Gupta is confident that he will pull the role of a desi gangster with equal ease.

"Shahrukh started off with a 'Baazigar'. Anil Kapoor was  seen in a new light after 'Tezaab', Sanjay Dutt got furtheracclaim as an actor for 'Vaastav', Saif was hailed furthermore  as an actor after 'Omkara'. All negative roles. This is atrend that you cannot ignore," said Gupta. A co-production of Ekta Kapoor and Sanjay Gupta, 'Shoot Out At Wadala' is produced by Anil Kapoor and goes on floors in December and would be ready for release in late 2012.

John says 'Force' measures up 'Ghayal'

Actor John Abraham feels that his upcoming film 'Force' has raw and real action that is similar to Sunny Deol's 'Ghayal'.

'Force', which is directed by Nishikant Kamath, is an action-thriller, in which, John is essaying the role of a cop.

"This film ('Force') has that real and raw action. And last time you saw this real action was when Sunny Deol used to do 'Ghayal', 'Arjun Pandit'... that real action that he did... dhai kilo ka haath. And I think the masses like size and hard hitting action," John said.

"In terms of action in the movie, it is all real and raw action film. We have tried to avoid cables as far as possible and have used it only when safety is concerned. It is not like you kick or punch and leaves the goons suspended in the air.

After 'Ghayal' this is the real raw film in the action genre," he said.

However, John praises his co-actors Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn for making the action genre popular with their films like 'Wanted', 'Dabangg' and 'Singham' respectively. "It is not like Salman, Ajay and me decided that we all will do remakes and do action films at around same time...it was just a coincidence.

I am happy that Salman's films are doing good and even Ajay's film 'Singham' did well and I am too happy for him. I think Ajay truly deserves it. If one can remember Ajay's performance in 'Aakrosh'... his action in the movie is superlative. He is a brilliant action hero," John said.

"I always wanted to become an action hero. I just hope I get more action roles after this film. I enjoy this space.

This film ('Force') is not all about stunts and action-action. It is a romantic-action-thriller film...romance is beautiful in this movie," he said. 'Force', a remake of the Tamil film 'Kaakha Kaakha', and also starring Genelia D'Souza, releases this Friday.

John Abraham halted at Gujarat airport

There was chaos at the airport as recently while boarding a flight from Gujarat to promote his forthcoming film Force, John Abraham was halted as a staffer refused to hand him his boarding pass.

Amusingly enough, while traveling from Gujarat to Mumbai, John was offered his boarding ticket only in exchange for a picture with the staffer, who turned out to be a die-hard fan of the actor.

Says a source “During the promotions for Force, John created quite frenzy at the airport in Gujarat where a staffer refused to give him his boarding pass until he posed for a picture with her. After obliging her with a picture he was handed his ticket much to the fan’s delight”

Action Abraham is a Force to be reckoned with in the hardcore action flick ,directed by Vipul Shah, playing the tough NCP Yashvardhan. 

John Abraham takes off on reality shows

One star who isn't too excited about the reality show wave that's hit Indian television in full force is John Abraham.

The actor has taken off on reality shows in his forthcoming film Vipul  Shah's Force .

Essaying the role of ACP Yashvardhan,John in a confrontation scene, talks  about how today’s youth do not have police or army ambitions but are the first to jump the gun when it comes to participating in reality shows –  Says John "Its important for the youth today to start taking interest in socially relevant issues..Its easy to sit across the television screen and be entertained but it really takes courage to go out there and fight crime and put your life on the line for the country"

The otherwise reticent John Abraham was very keen on including the scene in the film, in spite of peer groups having certain reservations.

Says a source "The film was screened in bits to check for reactions and the  scene did garner some doubt with the dialogue .However the producers and John were very keen on sticking to the scene after acquiring permissions from the censor board"

In spite of not being in favor of reality shows, John would be visiting them to promote his films after much convincing .

 "John  has never liked visiting reality shows but since the production had already committed dates to a talent reality show.  John visited them, after much convincing."Adds the source.

My break-up made me mature: John

He never discussed about the ups and downs in his relationship in public but Bollywood actor John Abraham says his break-up with Bipasha Basu has made him mature enough to deal with life.

John, 38, dated Basu for ten years and the couple split rencently.

“I have become mature in life. I must say that every relationship helps you to grow in life and makes you mature.

If today I am sitting here and discussing about my personal life which I had never done before, you can easily gauge that how much I am enjoying my space and time now,” John said.

“I am happy that now I have time for myself and my ailing parents. They are not keeping well and I am devoting all my time to them,” he added.

Professionally also John is enjoying the current phase of his career. He believes his forthcoming release ‘Force’, Tamil remake of ‘KaakhaKaakha’, will enable himself to make a mark in the genre of hardcore action.

“After ‘Dhoom’, I’ve not attempted any action film. So, my fans were a little disappointed with me. Many pointed out that I have the physique and strength, therefore I should attempt a hard core action film. And post this film I think people will find me in the action hero slot,” John said during a Van Heusen store launch in the Capital.

But he says, it was not intentional to join the league of action heroes of Bollywood.

“I think it’s all a sheer coincidence that I am playing the character of a cop. We had never planned that all of us will play the character of an outrageous cop. But I feel Salman bhai and Ajay Devgn have brilliantly don the character,” he added.

Cricket on the sets of Desi Boyz

Rohit Dhawan makes his directorial debut with Eros International’s Desi Boyz starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham –and where you have such an interesting starcast there is bound to be ample fun –
 

Recently while shooting in London, the cast and crew decided to have an impromptu cricket match – Team Akshay v/s Team Rohit and no points for guessing who’d win that match –While cricket aficionado Akshay put up an impressive show and won the match for his team ,the set took time off to watch the match with bated breath.

Says a source “Akshay Kumar and director Rohit Dhawan are huge cricket enthusiasts and decided to have a match – Akshay is a huge fan of the game and an impressive player –it came as no surprise that he won the match”
 

Making his big Bollywood directorial debut Rohit Dhawan ,son of acclaimed director David Dhawan brings back the hit comic jodi of Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and John Abraham after 7 long years in Eros International’s Desi Boyz.

The film is due to release 25th November 2011.

John's Dahi Handi

John Abraham visited the dahi handi utsav at Pokhran, Thane, and yesterday. The actor along with producer Vipul Shah and director Nishikant  Kamat also did the music launch of their film Force.

John, wearing a Gandhi cap, spoke in Marathi. He bankrupts a handi which was named the anti-corruption handi.
The star also said he sustained Anna Hazare's basis and that "the chors should be thrown out!" The always politically proper John is finally speaking out. Blame it on Force?

John dislikes tattoos

John Abraham the only guy who has the best body in the industry hates getting tattooed for the sole reason he doesn't like people who make thier body go through such pain and torture.

He has always been against it. No wonder he has the best body. He doesn't allow his body to be tortured.
John is very strict about his health and is against it getting abused.

He wonders why do people get tattoos? One's body is their temple and should be kept like that and taken care off.

One needs to take utmost care of their body and treat it well.

And that's what he does to his body. For John his body is of utmost imporatnce. He takes very good care of his body by eating right and working out well to be in good shape.

John never misses working out. He makes sure he hits the gym no matter how late he gets back from his shoot.

Even when he was in London for his shoots, he never went partying. And people were quite surprised to see this.
He might look like a party person. But is completely the opposite of it. He jus likes to have parties with his friends.

Tattooing one's body could have side effects at times and wouldnt want his body to go though any pain or problems.