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Happy Birthday John Abraham: Here are some facts about the 'Dhoom' star

As Bollywood hunk John Abraham turns 48 today, here is a brief look into the gains and losses of the man who has redefined swag in the industry.
Bollywood hunk John Abraham turns 48 today. On behalf of New Indian Express, we wish Bollywood's bodybuilding pioneer a very happy birthday. Here are a few facts about the 'Dhoom' star. (File | PTI)
Bollywood hunk John Abraham turns 48 today. On behalf of New Indian Express, we wish Bollywood's bodybuilding pioneer a very happy birthday. Here are a few facts about the 'Dhoom' star. (File | PTI)
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Born to a Malayali Syrian Christian father and Parsi mother in Mumbai, John's Parsi name is Farhan Irani. Since he was brought up in Mumbai, he is closer to his mother's side, and thus knows very little of his father's language Malayalam but is fluent in Gujarati. (Photo| Facebook)
Born to a Malayali Syrian Christian father and Parsi mother in Mumbai, John's Parsi name is Farhan Irani. Since he was brought up in Mumbai, he is closer to his mother's side, and thus knows very little of his father's language Malayalam but is fluent in Gujarati. (Photo| Facebook)
After a MBA degree in Mumbai's MET in 1999 and a brief stint in the media field, John got selected for the GLADRAGS Manhunt Pageant as a model where after training, he went on to win the peagent. (Photo| Gladrags Hall of Fame)
After a MBA degree in Mumbai's MET in 1999 and a brief stint in the media field, John got selected for the GLADRAGS Manhunt Pageant as a model where after training, he went on to win the peagent. (Photo| Gladrags Hall of Fame)
Initially, John entered the small screen via Punjabi rapper Jazzy B's music video 'Surma'. He also appeared in other music videos featuring singer-turned-BJP politicians Hans Raj Hans and Babul Supriyo. (Photo | Youtube Screengrab)
Initially, John entered the small screen via Punjabi rapper Jazzy B's music video 'Surma'. He also appeared in other music videos featuring singer-turned-BJP politicians Hans Raj Hans and Babul Supriyo. (Photo | Youtube Screengrab)
After appearing in a number of commercial advertisements and completing a course in Kishore Namit Kapoor acting laboratory, he made his debut with Jism (2003) where he was paired opposite Bipasha Basu. The pair were also in a much talked-about relationship till 2011. (Photo| Youtube Screengrab)
After appearing in a number of commercial advertisements and completing a course in Kishore Namit Kapoor acting laboratory, he made his debut with Jism (2003) where he was paired opposite Bipasha Basu. The pair were also in a much talked-about relationship till 2011. (Photo| Youtube Screengrab)
After a string of underperforming films, John got recognition in his role as an antagonist in the 2004-action heist film Dhoom. His role as the bike-riding main antagonist Kabir in the Yash Raj-banner film is set to have started his love for bikes. (Photo| Youtube Screengrab)
After a string of underperforming films, John got recognition in his role as an antagonist in the 2004-action heist film Dhoom. His role as the bike-riding main antagonist Kabir in the Yash Raj-banner film is set to have started his love for bikes. (Photo| Youtube Screengrab)
He started producing films under the banner JA Entertainment with his first film, Vicky Donor(2012) winning the National Award for Best Film providing Wholesome Entertainment. He also went to produce and act in various critically-acclaimed films such as Madras Cafe (2013) and Parmanu (2018). (Photo| PTI)
He started producing films under the banner JA Entertainment with his first film, Vicky Donor(2012) winning the National Award for Best Film providing Wholesome Entertainment. He also went to produce and act in various critically-acclaimed films such as Madras Cafe (2013) and Parmanu (2018). (Photo| PTI)
A hardcore fitness enthusiast, John is said to be the pioneer of bodybuilding in the Bollywood industry. He has also sustained multiple injuries while shooting for various action movies. His fitness regime is said to be inspired from one of his best friends in the industry Akshay Kumar.(Photo| Facebook)
A hardcore fitness enthusiast, John is said to be the pioneer of bodybuilding in the Bollywood industry. He has also sustained multiple injuries while shooting for various action movies. His fitness regime is said to be inspired from one of his best friends in the industry Akshay Kumar.(Photo| Facebook)
John got married married to Priya Runchal, an NRI financial analyst and investment banker from the USA in 2014. He also has an younger brother, Alan Abraham, an architect by profession. (Photo| AFP)
John got married married to Priya Runchal, an NRI financial analyst and investment banker from the USA in 2014. He also has an younger brother, Alan Abraham, an architect by profession. (Photo| AFP)
Apart from films, John owns Indian Super League football team, NorthEast United FC. He also co-owns the American clothing brand Ecko Unlimited in India. His wife Priya is said to be the brains behind his football team and production company. (Photo| PTI)
Apart from films, John owns Indian Super League football team, NorthEast United FC. He also co-owns the American clothing brand Ecko Unlimited in India. His wife Priya is said to be the brains behind his football team and production company. (Photo| PTI)
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