John Abraham tells D Kaushik that he stays away from alcohol, preferring champagne, which he only drinks about four or five times a year. He sleeps early and is disciplined about being healthy
If he didn’t become an actor, John could probably have done a great job as a fitness and grooming consultant. The actor is often admired for his well-built physique, and has also talked about the hard work he does to stay in shape. But it’s not often you hear him give grooming tips.
John was here to launch a new men’s product range from Philips and spoke about hair, skin, and fitness. “Credit for men paying attention to grooming and fitness goes to women. One thing I tell men is your grooming begins with health. So work on fitness, keep yourself clean. Do not shy away from trimming your body hair,” said the actor.
He added that the most important thing that helps keep skin clean is cardio vascular exercise.
“Running is best. Not just for men, but women. You get a chance to breathe fresh. And if you make it a regular part of your schedule, the result will automatically show on your skin. Secondly, wash your face often. I wash mine four or five times a day. Keep your fingers and hands clean. I have this habit of shaking hands and keep washing them. Don’t feel lazy about keeping yourself clean. I particularly take care of hygiene to the point that people say I suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder.”
“Another important thing is diet,” he shared.
John told us he follows a strict regimen. He tries to go to bed by ten at night and gets up by four. Must mention he doesn’t like alcohol smell and only have champagne four to five times a year.
“I am strictly a morning person. I get up by 4.30 am, have a good breakfast and work out the way I want. Mornings are most productive. You can burn out max calories. The only time I do not exercise is after a flight. It is said you should not exercise 72 hours after flying. Sleep is important,” he added. He said, “Fitness has always been a part of my life. It was never just a phase. I have been an athlete from childhood. I used to run and headed my school football team. Then I got into biking. Only later in life, after being inspired by Hollywood actors, did I make gymming a routine.”
John’s last release Shootout at Wadala reportedly did average business. But he is being appreciated for his role as Manya Surve. “I have been through highs and lows in my life, and this definitely is the highest. Shootout at Wadala did well and now there is Madras Café. In terms of looks, I feel its is my most experimental film. I have already seen it and we will release the first look soon.”
In his view Shootout at Wadala put to rest issues any critics had with his performances and hopefully, Madras Café will raise the bar. “When people look at my films now, they appreciate my performances more, as audiences have matured. What you called great acting in the past is now considered over acting. So people who referred to me as John Abraham, a model, will rethink. Shootout at Wadala is my answer to them,” he ended.
Sanjay Gupta and John’s revenge drama
After the success of Shootout at Wadala, director Sanjay Gupta has joined forces with John Abraham again for an epic revenge saga which looks to redefine the action space in Bollywood.
On the lines of Hollywood blockbusters Kill Bill and Django Unchained, the untitled one-man-army film is amongst Bollywood’s most ambitious yet.
If sources are to be believed, the makers promise to give it the same status that Sunny Deol’s Ghayal had, back in the day. The film will also see John pushing the envelope in the action space, with high adrenaline stunts using no body doubles, and the signature Sanjay Gupta style.
Reveals a source, “Sanjay Gupta joins hands with John Abraham for a film on lines of a Bollywood Rambo….. When dabbling with the script the director could think of no one better than John as the protagonist, because he has the physique to carry off the character and is synonymous with action…The film will be made on international standards with a contemporary linear treatment.”