Even after 15-years in Bollywood, John yet to prove himself
John Abraham has been working in films for nearly 15 years and has several critically-acclaimed films to his credit but the actor says he had to "prove himself" at every point in his career. Even though he garnered success in films like 'Dhoom', 'Dostana', 'New York', 'Madras Cafe' among others, he was often criticized for his acting skills, primarily due to his modeling background.
Always had an identity for myself: John
"When you are a newcomer you always have to prove yourself. I always had to prove myself, even after 'Parmanu'," John said. "I was the captain in my school at the forefront of doing things. I always had an identity (for myself). I never wanted to be a part of any entourage or any camp. I have survived that way," he said.
John says his relationship with people in Bollywood is organic
It is being said that for outsiders it is important to network in the industry to get good work. But John says going to parties or manufacturing a relationship was never his style. "In Bollywood, if you try too hard to make a relationship work, it won't happen. I don't try. My relationships with people are organic," he said.
John had received heaps of praises as a producer
John's choice of films as a producer from 'Vicky Donor' to 'Madras Cafe' to 'Parmanu' has been lauded by audiences and John, 45, feels happy about this change. "Honest content-driven films are surviving. Audience can sniff out a good and a bad film. You can manipulate them to get a massive opening. However, I don't believe in the opening of the film," he said.
Actors, producers are scared to accept failures: John
"I believe in the Monday of the film. Your film is only good if it will last two or three weeks. That's what we as actors, producers, directors shy away from because we are scared to accept failures," John said.
John gives out the theme of 'Satyameva Jayate'
John says his next, 'Satyameva Jayate' helmed by Milap Zaveri, is also a content-driven story, told in a massy, entertaining way. "'Satyameva Jayate' resonates with what happens in society today. There is a lot of anger which exists in the society. There are fringe elements, extremism but the father of it all is corruption. We are talking about that," he said.
