Happy Birthday, John Abraham! Top films to watch on the actor’s special day

Bollywood actor John Abraham celebrates his 52nd birthday today. Born to a Malayali father and an Iranian mother, Abraham comes from a mixed cultural and religious background. Debuting in 2003, he has appeared in over 50 films. Take a look at some of his best:

Dhoom (2005)

Kabir (Abraham) leads a biker gang, whose next robbery attempt is in a casino in Goa. However, policeman Jai Dixit and motorbike dealer Ali Akbar Fateh Khan chase them down

Garam Masala (2005)

Two photographer friends Mac and Shyam (Abraham) have a hobby – flirting with women. One day, Shyam spots Mac enjoying the company of three women and decides to disrupt his life

Kabul Express (2006)

Journalists Suhel Khan (Abraham) and Jai Kapoor, along with an American journalist and an Afghan guide are captured by Pakistani soldiers. The film follows their journey through a war-torn country

Madras Cafe (2013)

Major Vikram Singh (Abraham) is appointed by the intelligence agency of India to head a covert operation in Sri Lanka during the civil war. Vikram then discovers a plan to assassinate the former prime minister of India

Rocky Handsome (2016)

Kabir (Abraham), a former intelligence officer, leads a quiet life running a pawn shop in Goa, He forms a close bond with his neighbour’s young daughter, who gets kidnapped by gangsters. Kabir goes on a hunting spree seeking vengeance

Taxi No. 9211: Nau Do Gyarah (2006)

Raghav, a taxi driver, gives Jai (Abraham), the son of a wealthy businessman, a lift. Hurriedly leaving the vehicle, Jai forgets the key to his father’s vault in the taxi. Raghav hides the key, while Jai tries every way possible to get it back

Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005)

Amar (Abraham), the son of proud parents Vidyadhar and Sumitra, is murdered on his birthday. Vidyadhar seeks revenge against his son’s killer, who is the son of a minister

Water (2005)

The film follows the story of eight-year-old Chuyia who is sent to an ashram after being widowed. She befriends Kalyani, who develops a budding romance with Narayan (Abraham)