John Abraham says Bollywood 'loves to write obituaries after a film flops'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

John Abraham says Bollywood 'loves to write obituaries after a film flops'

India Today  

Bollywood actor John Abraham, who is currently promoting his upcoming film The Diplomat, noted that people in the Hindi film industry take "sadistic pleasure" in the failure of others. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, John said, "I am probably one of the few, but I celebrate when any film does well. We have a tendency of writing obituaries and writing people off, and within the industry, saying, ‘Voh pit gayi, pit gayi.’ There’s a sadistic pleasure." Recently, John congratulated Chhaava actor Vicky Kaushal and producer Dinesh Vijan on the film's success.

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My career has been built on criticism, I enjoy it: John Abraham
3 weeks, 2 days ago

My career has been built on criticism, I enjoy it: John Abraham

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Actor-producer John Abraham says he has often been written off in the industry in his over two-decade-long career but his audience has kept him going, something that he respects and wants to repay by telling good stories. My career has been built on criticism, I enjoy it: John Abraham Abraham has hits in varied genres whether it is high-octane …

John Abraham says critics told him they wrote him off due to personal issues
2 years, 11 months ago

John Abraham says critics told him they wrote him off due to personal issues

Hindustan Times  

John Abraham has said that he ignores negative comments or reviews about him. He added, "But now when they come to me for work, it's nice because I try and help them and I say, 'Listen, you all could have been good critics, you'll are failed writers but no problem, any help that I could give from my side, I …

John Abraham: 'I stay away from politics because I am apolitical'
2 years, 11 months ago

John Abraham: 'I stay away from politics because I am apolitical'

Firstpost  

John Abraham may have carved a niche for himself as a formidable action hero but his success graph as producer is far more enviable with critically acclaimed films like Vicky Donor, Madras Café, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, and Batla House. Attack is an amalgamation of so many different films but it is a story that is unique to India, …

John Abraham says '90% of movies that opted for OTT release were bad'
4 years ago

John Abraham says '90% of movies that opted for OTT release were bad'

Hindustan Times  

John Abraham, who is awaiting the release of his film Mumbai Saga, has opened up about why the makers opted for a theatrical release for the movie. John believes filmmakers who aren't confident about their movies are usually the ones who 'dump' the films on OTT platforms. Speaking to Mid-Day, John said that when he heard about there being a …

John Abraham on why he does not share personal life on social media: I am disastrous at it
5 years, 9 months ago

John Abraham on why he does not share personal life on social media: I am disastrous at it

India Today  

John Abraham, who is not a fan of the social media culture, seems to go into hibernation mode at times. In an interview with Hindustan Times, John said that he is okay doing nothing on social media. Talking about the negative side of social media, the Romeo Akbar Walter actor said,"There is more negativity than positivity and goodness on the …

John Abraham: I don't go to directors and beg for films
5 years, 11 months ago

John Abraham: I don't go to directors and beg for films

India Today  

From being an actor to starting his own production house, John Abraham has come a long way in the film industry in the last 15 years. Ahead of the release of Romeo Akbar Walter, John Abraham in an interview to a daily said that he opened up his own production house because he was keen to make a space for …

John Abraham slams social-media stars: Have they done anything that has impacted cinema?
5 years, 11 months ago

John Abraham slams social-media stars: Have they done anything that has impacted cinema?

India Today  

From promoting films to sharing cosy pictures from exotic vacations to posting jaw-dropping hot photos, Bollywood stars are using social media to the best of their capabilities. The 46-year-old actor, who is returning to big screen with Romeo Akbar Walter, says that he would rather let his work do the talking than posting bare-bodied pictures of himself on social media. …

John Abraham: People must realise movies are fictional, not real
7 years, 7 months ago

John Abraham: People must realise movies are fictional, not real

India TV News  

John, who is actively involved in spreading awareness about social issues in India, said that people need to realise that films are fictional and not real, and realise where to draw the line when it comes to imbibing some facts. Extending support to a campaign by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime South Asia, John spoke at length on …

I don't read reviews: John Abraham
9 years, 6 months ago

I don't read reviews: John Abraham

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor John Abraham has a simple way of tackling comments by film critics - he doesn't get newspapers at home and doesn't read their views on his movies. John Abraham poses with co-stars Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar during promotions of Welcome Back. Talking specifically about Welcome Back, a sequel of the 2007 film Welcome, he said: "You need …

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