"I captained my school football team" - John Abraham 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, November 29, 2007 - 14:20 IST
It’s raining hits and super hits for the Johnny boy of the Indian cinema! He is indeed John Abraham who has hit not just the bull’s eye but the entire
bull itself with his latest hit n Dhana Dhan Goal. acting has been praised to the skies by everyone alike. If you feel that you wanted a breather
from the reel-life John and are interested to know the real-life John, then, IndiaFM has just heard your prayers, for here, we bring the chat
excerpts with the man himself. What else do we say? Just go ahead …and Dhooooooom Macha Le!
a : Hi John
John Abraham: Hi
nur_kk : Johnnnn, you are so sexy than ever in Goal ! Your dimple makes girls go weak on the knees! I think the crew cut hairstyle really suits
you a lot. You’re such a darling. When are you coming to Singapore? I'm dying to meet you.
John Abraham: I will come when you invite me, Nurr.
nur_kk : Are you playing a negative or positive character in Goal?
John Abraham: Pls go watch it. People have loved it... I’m sure you will too.
| canadianboi : How many hours and days, do you workout in a week?
John Abraham: I work out 4 days a week, 45 minutes a session. |
jas83 : Hello John ! I love you... I think you are the hottest guy in the world! Goal is rocking!
John Abraham: Thank you, Jas
nur_kk : John, you and Bipasha are the most gorgeous pair in Bollywood today. Are you both working for any other movies together?
John Abraham: Nothing in the near future.
nur_kk : I can't wait to watch DDDG...all the reviews are positive. Congrats on the success...John you rocks!!
John Abraham: Thanks to you guys.... I think you guys are the best.
| jkartik16: John, I want to ask you, how hard is it for a middle class guy
to establish himself as an actor in the midst of all the over-hyped and star studded actors? Did you face any problems before getting in industry?
John Abraham: I face problems everyday but that makes me fight harder.... and I’m middle class too. |
nur_kk : Have you played football in school?
John Abraham: I captained my school team.
Katrina : Hey John, which team do you support in the English Premier League?
John Abraham: I like individual players...I don’t support any specific team.
priya64 : John, how was it working for the movie Goal?
John Abraham: I love football so I enjoyed it.
rage : Hi John! We are a group of 20 who call ourselves the "John Abraham Raggers" based in NY. We were first "Hrithik Roshan’s" tribe but
now we are your fans completely. Congrats on Goal. We were in GIFA awards last year. Saw the promo of a new film of yours Raaste being produced
by Sunil Shetty. The promo was a fantastic. It has Passion, tradition, and redemption everything. We also have our Raaste - John Abraham t-shirts.
When do you start this movie? It will be the best. Have been looking forward to it for a long time
John Abraham: Would love to meet you guys... pls send in your details through IndiaFM. Raaste will take sometime next year. I’ve Aashayein
and Karan Johar's and Sriram Raghavan's next production.
nur_kk : Do you miss being not on the Ramp?
John Abraham: Not as much today coz I love acting.
anks : Which is your favorite song in the film?
John Abraham: ' Dude Dont Mess With Me'
Muni : Hi John !!! Which has been your favorite film that you have acted in till date?
John Abraham: Goal.
canadianboi : How many hours and days, do you workout in a week?
John Abraham: I work out 4 days a week, 45 minutes a session.
reshmonkey : Hey john, this is Reshma come to LA...I’m inviting you!
John Abraham: Would love to come there, Reshma :)
Nile : Why don’t you do more action movies like Dhoom. The action hero role really suits you.
John Abraham: yes I agree with you. I will do action film for you guys very soon.
jkartik16: John, I want to ask you, how hard is it for a middle class guy to establish himself as an actor in the midst of all the over-hyped and
star studded actors? Did you face any problems before getting in industry?
John Abraham: I face problems everyday but that makes me fight harder.... and I’m middle class guy too.
Dip : Hi John! Love your new haircut. You're a wonderful actor. Tell us something about your experience of working with Vivek Agnihotri.
John Abraham: he is a good man. Great shot taking, much stylized.
Saloni : John, you will be a part of Dhoom 3?
John Abraham: Do you think they will offer me Dhoom 3?
| nur_kk : How is it like working with your own girlfriend, Bipasha?
John Abraham: it is as good as working with anybody else's girlfriend |
Khanbhai : Hey John...I've noticed the size of your bicep has increased...Give us some tips too
John Abraham: Right now they are 18; I want them to be 21.
Amit : Is the movie Goal is inspired by the British movie "Goal"?
John Abraham: Not at all.
aditya : Hi John ...Do you like dancing?
John Abraham: kind of, ok.
umer : Hi dude I’m very happy that your movie is showing in Pakistan...how did that happened when the whole emergency was declared?
John Abraham: This is an Asian film and it is great that Pakistan has been watching it.
Nida : John, I’m from Pakistan and I want to tell you that we all love you and we are crazy about Indian films and stars.
John Abraham: I love you guys too, Nida
nur_kk : Are you working with Priyanka Chopra in Karan Johar's next production?
John Abraham: yes I am working with priyanka.
nur_kk : How is it like working with your own girlfriend, Bipasha?
John Abraham: it is as good as working with anybody else's girlfriend.
Khanbhai : I saw no smoking and I thought you were brilliant in the movie.
John Abraham: I think the movie was brilliant too.
sameer : Hi Mr.John, I really liked your acting in GOAL, it was really rocking..........
John Abraham: Thank you Sameer, all of your support.
Nida : Any particular actor you want work with?
John Abraham: I want to work with Aamir khan.... he’s my favorite.
| Nida : Any particular actor you want work with?
John Abraham: I want to work with Aamir khan.... he’s my favorite. |
Nikhil : Hi John, how do you feel being a brand ambassador for the Mumbai Marathon?
John Abraham: I think it’s a great connect with the youth.
only for u.. : You are amazing John ...I think these sports kind of movies suits you more than others....
John Abraham: I really agree too.
kate : If you were stranded on a beach 5 things you would carry with yourself?
John Abraham: On a beach I’d rather be alone.
Suki : Hi John! I'm from Germany and I want to tell you that you have a lot of fans here. You also have a German website; do you have an
official website?
John Abraham: ich habe ein schones (German), www.johnabraham.com
-=Viru$=- : Which bike do you drive?
John Abraham: I’m getting the new Ninja and the Hayabusa.
| -=Viru$=- : Which bike do you drive?
John Abraham: I’m getting the new Ninja and the Hayabusa |
hits : Hi John, I liked your work in Kabul Express but yet to watch Goal.
John Abraham: Pls watch it then.
priya64 : No smoking or Kabul Express.. Which movie you preferred and why?
John Abraham: Both are very different Priya, that’s why I did both of them.
Ibrahim : How was experience working with circuit (Arshad Warsi)
John Abraham: It was a beautiful experience and Arshad is like a brother to me.
priya64 : Your favorite actor or actress?
John Abraham: Aamir khan is my favorite actor in India.
Suki : John, you and Akshay rocked together in Garam Masala. Is there any possibility that you make another flick with Akshay again?
John Abraham: Would love to do a film with Akshay.
Monika : How was it working with Shahrukh in the Pepsi commercial?
John Abraham: It was great fun working with SRK.
atul kashyap : Hi Mr. Abraham..... I’ m really looking forward to watch GOAL... How much preparation you had to do for it??
John Abraham: Worked very hard for the character.
Katrina : John, when will your next movie Ashayein get released?
John Abraham: Aashayein will come out till May-June next year.
nur_kk : John, what is your favorite holiday spot? Are you a brand conscious person?
John Abraham: My holiday spot would be Prague.
gold : It’s great to know that Goal has been appreciated which was the most difficult sequence to act?
John Abraham: The difficult one was when coach Tony and me in the rain.
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gold : It’s great to know that Goal has been appreciated which was the most difficult sequence to act?
John Abraham: The difficult one was when coach Tony and me in the rain. |
Jai : John, who do you think you admire the most in the film industry?
John Abraham: Narendra Kumar Ahmed.
viren : Hi John, was it true that you were injured during the shooting of Goal.
John Abraham: Yes I was injured very badly.
shaouling : Did you face any racial discrimination during the shoot of Goal.
John Abraham: I didn’t face any racism but Bipasha and Arshad did.
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shaouling : Did you face any racial discrimination during the shoot of Goal.
John Abraham: I didn’t face any racism but Bipasha and Arshad did. |
man : Do you think that you can do all types of roles?
John Abraham: Not yet... I’m learning everyday.
Ibrahim : Which sports movie would you like to do in the future?
John Abraham: You decide the sport I’ll do it.
rumman_khan : Hi John, Want to take your small interview over e-mail or yahoo chat from Bangladesh’s no 1 daily newspaper....will you
accept my offer for your craziest Bangladeshi fans?
John Abraham: yes of course.... get in touch through IndiaFM.
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man : Do you think that you can do all types of roles?
John Abraham: Not yet... I’m learning everyday. |
swan : Hey John, last time you were working for animals life and that was a great job. Is there are any such planning this year as well?
John Abraham: Yes, there is john's brigade habitat for humanity where we build homes for the poor. This year we built 8000 homes, next year
we are looking for 30, 000.
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swan : Hey John, last time you were working for animals life and that was a great job. Is there are any such planning this year as well?
John Abraham: Yes, there is john's brigade habitat for humanity where we build homes for the poor. This year we built 8000 homes, next year we are
looking for 30, 000. |
gold : Are you visiting Delhi for any of yours film shoot?
John Abraham: I love Delhi but nothing in the near future there.... I jus returned from there.
C_gurl : Are you doing any new commercials?
John Abraham: Just did one for the fast track.
canadianboi : What has been the most embarrassing moment in your life and the happiest moment of your life so far?
John Abraham: happiest that Goal is successful.
Katrina : John I think you play negative roles very well, you were awesome in both Dhoom and Zinda. Have you signed any negative roles for
the future?
John Abraham: I agree to that and love to do it again if I get nice role in future.
Nikhil: John, was a No Smoking is ahead of its time?
John Abraham: way ahead.
Sahil : Hey John your appearance in DDDG is just awesome man... lovely work...
John Abraham: Thank you.
Ibrahim : What do you think of Sriram Raghavan?
John Abraham: He’s Very talented and great story teller.
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Ibrahim : What do you think of Sriram Raghavan?
John Abraham: He’s Very talented and great story teller. |
ADI : John have you seen Chak De India, your opinion on it!!
John Abraham: Chak De is a very good film and I enjoyed it.
Nikhil : Which subjects are you exploring right now?
John Abraham: mind altering subjects.
pinky : Hey John, I'm your fan from Kerala...Have you watched any Malayalam films and the mallu version of Garam Masala before doing it?
John Abraham: I love Mammooty and Mohanlal.... did not see the mallu version of Garam Masala.
Nikhil : Do you smoke in real life?
John Abraham: No I don’t smoke.
esha : Any funny incident during the film?
John Abraham: Boman and I in the shower.
Nikhil : I think, you are the ideal choice for Goal? How was it working with Boman Irani?
John Abraham: Very good. He’s a great co star.
man : With which director you would like to work with next ?
John Abraham: Wonder which director would like to work with me.
yousuf : Who is your all time favorite actress?
John Abraham: Guess, Madhubala is my favorite actress.
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yousuf : Who is your all time favorite actress?
John Abraham: Guess, Madhubala is my favorite actress. |
Katrina : John I loved your acting in No Smoking! Amazing movie...I think it was too intelligent for the general masses though. What made
you pick-up a movie with such a complex storyline?
John Abraham: That, it’s very much ahead of its times
priya64 : If you have a choice to act in a remake of one old classic movie which one it would be?
John Abraham: I think classics should never be remade.
akash : What's your message to upcoming actors and actresses?
John Abraham: my message to them is hard work is the shortest cut to success.
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akash : What's your message to upcoming actors and actresses?
John Abraham: my message to them is hard work is the shortest cut to success. |
Mann : Why did you cut your long hair?
John Abraham: because those were too long and it was time to change.
finn : Define patriotism according to you.
John Abraham: Doing something constructive for your country.... don’t just scream that you are an Indian, do something.
| finn : Define patriotism according to you.
John Abraham: Doing something constructive for your country.... don’t just scream that you are an Indian, do something.
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syd-boy : Were you a football loving person in your childhood or a cricket lover?
John Abraham: Always football.
chaiti : If not an actor, what would you be?
John Abraham: Archeologist.
rage : We love you and we are waiting to see you back on the bike.
John Abraham: Would love to do so soon and planning a film on that.
yousuf : Your pair with Vidya Balan looks good, do you have any future project with her?
John Abraham: None with Vidya.
denverxavi : What tips would you give a person training in a foot ball?
John Abraham: Work hard on your skills, speed, and stamina and core strength.
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denverxavi : What tips would you give a person training in a foot ball?
John Abraham: Work hard on your skills, speed, and stamina and core strength. |
syd-boy : As an actor what’s your aim in life?
John Abraham: Doing more meaningful cinema and more fun cinema.
Faruk : John, Who is your favorite cricketer?
John Abraham: Dhoni is my favorite.
JASMIN PATEL : Do you have six pack abs? Did you give tips to SRK?
John Abraham: No I don’t have six packs... I’ve always had 8 but no one has noticed them.
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JASMIN PATEL : Do you have six pack abs? Did you give tips to SRK?
John Abraham: No I don’t have six packs... I’ve always had 8 but no one has noticed them. |
yousuf : OSO or Saawairya, which movie you saw first? If none then which one would you like see?
John Abraham: Seen neither of them.
man : How much do you rate yourself in acting?
John Abraham: Learning everyday.
Katrina : John I think you really under rated yourself as an actor on Koffee with Karan...you're a brilliant actor and the most delicious being
in Bollywood’s. Keep up the good work!
John Abraham: Thank you Katrina.
John Abraham: Thanks for the love and support of all you people that has got me till here. I will never forget that and will always owe it to all
of you. Love you always ... all of you out there!
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John's London visit on Goal DVD
