Happy Birthday John Abraham: 5 things we bet you didn't know about him!

Happy Birthday John Abraham: 5 things we bet you didn't know about him!

Bollywood hunk John Abraham celebrates his birthday today. The actor, who impressed all the female fans with his chiseled body and dashing good looks in 'Jism' opposite Bipasha Basu has turns a year older. As John turns 43 today, let's unveil some of the hidden facts about the actor:

John Abraham

He is called Farhan

Now, before you all get confused with Farhan Akhtar and John Abraham. Breathe! The fact that John was born to a Malayali Nasrani father and a Parsi mother, his Parsi name is Farhan. Quite interesting!

John Abraham

Academically sound

Often actors are believed to be either school or college dropouts. However, this gorgeous looking man is different. John proudly holds a bachelors degree in Economics from Jai Hind college, Mumbai.

John Abraham

Worked in Media

The actor that we know now, was initially a media professional. It is quite interesting to know that John was reportedly working with a media firm as media planner. After which he turned to modelling as full time.

John Abraham

An all rounder

John Abraham before making his big screen debut in Bollywood was the winner of 1999 Gladrags Manhunt contest. He appeared in several music videos, which were a hit trend back in 90s. Not many are aware of the fact that he even has a fashion line on his name called JA Clothes.  

John Abraham

Donning producer's hat

An actor's gradual progression is usually seen when turning into a director. John, however, became a producer with hit film 'Vicky Donor' in 2012. His production company named John Abraham Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (J.A. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd) also produced Shoojit Sircar's 'Madras Cafe' which was well appreciated by the critics.  

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