JOHN ABRAHAM IN ALLAN AMIN'S "FORCE"

Well-known action director Allan Amin was the one to introduce Bollywood with the concept of stylized action and special effects. He all started with MISSION KASHMIR followed with QAYAMAT: CITY UNDER THREAT, DHOOM series, DUS, CHOCOLATE: DEEP DARK SECRETS and many more. However his upcoming action film "FORCE" starring John Abraham doesn't consist of the stylized action, which is in vogue.

Allan says FORCE is much different from his other films as the action here is much real, 'The action in FORCE is all real. We haven't made use of cables or any equipment or special effects for that matter. Moreover John has good caliber who did all the stunts by himself. What with lifting a bike or jumping off from a great height he did it all without the help of cables or airbags. And must say he performed it quite naturally.'

Certainly whatever Allan does he does it with much elan and elegance but what about the audiences who are used to watching stylized action these days and under such circumstances how FORCE action will appeal to the masses? To which he answers, "No it's completely stylized in its own way but without losing its originality. When you'll watch the film you'll come to know."

Ask him if it became a time consuming process to have real action and he says, "Though time consuming but it was fun shooting it naturally."

He may have designed best of the action sequences for the various films he did in his career but finds FORCE as his most challenging action film till date. "Yes FORCE has been the most challenging film in my career as it was all done without using any cables or any other aid," says Allan.

Allan further talks about the most difficult and the best action sequence in FORCE. "The most difficult was the one where John goes running behind several buses lined up and jumps from one bus to another as it was to be shot without the use of cables. While the best one was the bike sequence where John lifts the heavy bike and throws it. Actually I just asked John to lift it halfway but he decisively lifted the whole bike. Even the introduction scene of FORCE is one to watch out for."

Allan and John's bonding dates back to the time when John was about to make his mark in the industry. Says Allan, "I know John from long time. We have worked together for the films like KAAL, DHOOM, etc. We share a good rapport. There is a sort of good understanding and comfort level between us."

Ask him about the return of action genre or the genre gaining its lost glory and the prudent action master says, "It's just a phase of life where everything comes and goes back."

Allan becomes diplomatic when it comes to selecting his favourite action hero in Bollywood. "Everybody is good. I enjoy working with all of them," says Allan on a parting note.

BOTH BIPASHA AND JOHN FINALLY QUITS FOR MARRIAGE

John and Bipasha, the sexiest couple in Bollywood who had an unmatchable and impeccable chemistry, have sadly parted ways. And this time, It’s official..

Well, their remarkable 10-year-old relationship came to an end because of difference of opinions.

“They may still make an appearance together at an event but the fact is that they are no longer a couple,” says a source close to the couple. “The split was very much impending”, claims a close friend of theirs and adds, “Bipasha wanted marriage but John was not ready to be tied down. They were together for a decade, so the decision came naturally to Bipasha.”

The news became quite obvious because John and Bipasha no more made public appearances together.

JOHN ABRAHAM TURNS 38 TODAY

Today bollywood star, JOHN ABRAHAM turns 38 who born on 17th December 1972.After modeling for numerous advertisements and companies, Abraham made his film debut with Jism (2003), which earned him a Filmfare Best Debut Award nomination. 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). In 2007, he was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Baabul (2006).

Abraham was born in Mumbai to a Malayali father and a Parsi mother. His father is an architect from Alwaye, Kerala; his mother is named Phiroza Irani. Abraham's Parsi name is "Farhan" while his father being a Syrian Christian (Syrian Malabar Nasrani) named him "John". He has a younger brother, Alan.

He studied economics at the Bombay Scottish School, Mahim in Mumbai and did his MBA from the Mumbai Educational Trust (MET).

MODELING:-

Abraham started his modelling career appearing in the music video of the song "Surma" by Punjabi singer Jazzy B. He then joined the 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.

In 1999, he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest and went to the Philippines for Manhunt International, where he won second place. 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.

ACTING:-

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.During filming, Abraham and co-star Bipasha Basu started dating each other.

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 appeared, in a villainous role, as Kabir in Dhoom in 2004, an action film produced by Yash Raj Films. The film was one of the highest grossing films of that year.

In 2005 he starred in the supernatural thriller Kaal and the comedy Garam Masala both of which did well at the box office.Later that year, he had a major role in the critically acclaimed film 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.

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.In that same year, he starred in the films Zinda, Taxi No 9211, Baabul and Kabul Express.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,though it did well in the overseas markets.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. Produced by Karan Johar, the film performed well at the box office.

His first release of 2009 was another much awaited production by Yash Raj Films, New York. The film was a critical and commercial success. It followed the lives of three best friends after the September 11 attacks in New York City.

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

PERSONAL LIFE:-

Abraham has been dating actress Bipasha Basu since 2002. The couple is often cited as a supercouple in India.

John Abraham Photos From GQ February 2009 | Professional Photo Session

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Bollywood's Hunk John Abraham Interview

I am the only actor who does not use make-up. I use anti-suntan cream to safeguard my skin and keep it healthy, says John

Once, it was only women who hankered after fairness creams in their pursuit for lighter skin. Now, manufacturers of cosmetics are trying their best to force men to join the bandwagon as well.

And helping them in this endeavour are our Bollywood celebrities. First it was Shah Rukh who urged young men to become fair and handsome and now it’s the hunky John Abraham who will tread the same path by endorsing a fairness product.

He spoke to us about fairness and films…

Do you think it’s really necessary to market fairness products aimed specially at men?

It is high time men groomed themselves. And that’s not because they need to entice the opposite sex, but because men need to take care of their skin and their looks.

Akshay Kumar had once stated that it’s so ‘girlie’ to endorse fairness creams. What do you have to say about that?

Well, it is Akki’s way of looking at it. Everybody has their own way of looking at things. As far as I am concerned, I have chosen to endorse a brand because I feel using a fairness cream does not mean making your skin look lighter, but it helps to take care of the skin by reducing the dark spots and blemishes.

Why do you think it’s so important to look good?

I used to have a lot of pimples on my face earlier because of which I used to shy away from people. I kept hiding my face. I did not have the guts to even look into the mirror then.

Now being in the visual medium I have realised the importance of looking good and hence I take this opportunity of educating men that there is no harm in taking care of your skin, also your face which is the most important part of your body.

If you look pleasant you feel good, gain confidence and are able to work much more efficiently. Gone are the days when only women needed to look beautiful.

Talking about women and beauty, how would you rank Bipasha Basu’s skin?

Oh, it’s a proven fact that Bips has very smooth and beautiful skin. I give her a 20 on 10 for that.

Will Bips rate your skin higher, now that you’re using a cream yourself?

(Laughs) Actually I have just started using the cream. But even otherwise Bips gives me a 10 on 10.

You and Bipasha have appeared together in a number of endorsements. So why didn’t you endorse this brand together as well?

The choice rests with the company. Moreover, there was no need for a glamour quotient as the product has been specifically designed for men.

How would you define a metrosexual man?

I love to be real. A metrosexual man is one who takes care of his skin, nails and the rest of his body. The physique needs to be manly and it’s not just for showing it off. A real man should be like me (laughs).

Look, I am the only actor who does not use make-up. I use anti-suntan cream to safeguard my skin and keep it healthy.

Tell us about the nude scene in New York?

I am now allowed to talk about it.

Tell us about the film then.

The film is a serious one. It is about the US post 9/11. It is even more topical after the terror attacks in India. Kabir has done a lot of research on the subject as a result of which the shoot was a good one for all of us. There were many shots which were emotional and gruelling as well.

You have been shooting a lot all over the US… earlier for Dostana and then for New York.

I was away from India for a long time. I really missed my parents and my family. I was away from Bips as well. I did feel homesick.

You love doing films for Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra?

Yes. I have some great films from them – “Dhoom”, “Kaal”, “Dostana”, “Kabul Express” and now “New York”. All these films have given me a new high and have also changed my career.

Nagesh Kukunoor and David Dhawan too have faith in me and what I am today has been a result of that. I know I am not the best actor in the world but I have been lucky that people have believed in me.