John Abraham in Sooni Taraporevala's Little Zizou

John Abraham has added another feather to his hat, with his presence in the directorial debut of the internationally acclaimed photographer and screenplay writer, Sooni Taraporevala.

The film - titled Little Zizou - is in the post-production stage and is being produced by Indian Films.

The director of film, Sooni - who also happens to be a close friend of Mira Nair - claimed that John's role of a Parsi boy would take everyone by surprise.

She further added that, although the film revolves around the game of football, John's character had nothing to do with the game.

A spokesperson from Indian Films informed that the only actor, who fitted in the bill as soon as they heard the script, was John.

The film also stars Boman Irani, Immaduddin Shah, Cyrus Broacha and Kurush Deboo.

John Abraham to do the Full Monty for PETA?

After getting stars like Alicia Silverstone and Pamela Anderson to pose in the buff for the sake of animals, PETA head honcho Ingrid Newkirk hints that, John Abraham could soon join the list!

Everyone knows that, John's a vociferous advocate for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

And now, Ingrid Newkirk - founder and president of the organisation - affirms that John might join the likes of international celebrities - Alicia Silverstone, Pamela Anderson, Kim Basinger, Dennis Rodman and models Tyra Banks and Imogen Bailey - to pose nude for its campaigns!

"It's true. John has told us that if he ever decided to pose nude, it would be for PETA," states Newkirk.

Stay tuned in!

Snapshots: John Abraham@Auto Expo 2008, New Delhi

John Essentials: John Abraham's inner wear brand!

John Abraham's amazing style quotient along with the sense of dressing could be gauged by his brand of Wrangler Jeans which was launched earlier this year.

And now John is planning to introduce a range of innerwear called John Essentials!

Excited about his new venture, John explained that he and his team will be launching JE accessories like belts, caps, shoes along with the underwear line. The designs will be approved by John himself.

Claiming to have put down almost all the offers pertaining to underwear advertisements, John added that he will certainly be the model for John Essentials, not for money but for the immense pride that he feels for his brand.

He also revealed about the vast collection of women wears from jeans, pedal pushers to racer backs and halter necks which are available in 17 stores all over India.

John wants JE line to be niche which stand for well-travelled, classic, retro and very James Dean in terms of look.

Well, no matter how niche he wants it to be, with style icon John selling his brand of products, everyone will wish to own it!

John Abraham's Official Site

Happy Birthday, John!

It's John Abraham's birthday today!

A reason enough for the actor - who turns 35 today - to celebrate.

The year hasn't been that good for the actor in terms of box office success with both his films - No Smoking and Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal - disappearing without a trace.

But we hope the actor bounces back next year!

Bollywood Buzz wishes John a very Happy Birthday :o)

Shahid, John Abraham and Kangana in Saajan remake

Known for his love triangle stories, director Lawrence D'Souza is back with a bang.

He wants to recreate the magic of his film Saajan.

"Yes I am back and am planning to revive the Sanjay, Salman and Madhuri starrer Saajan. My writers Rajiv Kaul and Praful Parikh are working on a script. It will be a love triangle. The backdrop of Saajan was Ooty while this film will have a backdrop of Kashmir," he informs.

Saajan had an interesting pairing of Sanjay Dutt, Salman and Madhuri Dixit and it is believed that Lawrence is now planning to sign John Abraham, Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut for the main leads.

He confirms, "Yes I want this star cast as its apt for my script. My heroine is a Kashmiri girl and Kangana fits the bill."

John Abraham launches Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2008

The sixth edition of Kingfisher Swimsuit Special 2008 was unveiled by Bollywood actor John Abraham along with UB Group Chairman Dr Vijay Mallya amidst a host of celebrities from the world of fashion, business and celluloid.

Shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, the calendar features seven models.

This year's swimsuit special has some of the finest and most luxurious brands in the world including La Perla swimwear from their special 'India inspired line', shoes by Jimmy Choo, sunglasses by Roberto Cavalli, watches by Watches of Switzerland and accessories by Christian Dior.

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Kareena pairs up with John..finally!

Kareena Kapoor and John Abraham, who have been at loggerheads ever since she called the sexy hunk 'expressionless' on Karan Johar's chat show, have surprised all by signing a film together!

The two are working together for the first time as part of a three-film deal that a production house has with Bebo.

"Kareena would have done the film irrespective of who is cast opposite her. If it's John, so be it. She's more interested in her role than the hero opposite her," informs a source.

However, it was the remuneration that reportedly made Kareena give her nod. "The deal is almost a 2 crore package. That's high for an actress by industry standards," said an insider.

It's not only John that Kareena rubbed the wrong way.

Bipasha Basu and she were reportedly involved in a cat-fight during the making of Ajnabee because the feisty Kapoor gal had called the Bong bombshell a kaali billi (yikes!), a comment that didn't go down well with Bips. And the cold war only worsened after Kareena made that dig about John.

So, one can only wonder how the chemistry between hot Kareena and cool John will work out.

But with the promise of so much sizzle and fireworks on the sets, their chemistry might just set the screens ablaze!

John Abraham in Anurag Kashyap’s Bombay Velvet

John Abraham's film No Smoking with Anurag Kashyap may have crashed at the box-office, however this has not deterred the two from working together again.

Anurag confirms that John is doing his next movie Bombay Velvet which is a thriller.

Anurag said "Yes, John and I will definitely work together again. We have already zeroed down on the details of the film, which will be produced by Studio 18."

John-Bipasha heat up Filmfare's December coverpage!

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John Abraham: Official face of Mumbai Marathon 2008/Brand Ambassador for England's EPL

With Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal's release just round the corner, fitness freak John Abraham has become the ambassador for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2008.

John, feeling delighted to be the Brand Ambassador of such an esteemed event said that for him it's a responsibility which he is really looking forward to.

Since the Marathon is scheduled to be held on January 20, 2008, it goes without saying that he would be the participating in it. However, he is yet to decide upon which cause he would be supporting unless he meets the organizers involved.

He will also be donning the hat of brand ambassador for the top football league in England, the English Premier League.

John said that he feels immensely proud to be the face of the English Premier League and at the same time, wants Indian Football Team be given as much importance as it has been given to any sports in India.

He further added that Bhaichung Bhutia's name should be taken with the same respect as that of M S Dhoni and Vishwanathan Anand.

John will soon be meeting Bhaichand Bhutia in person and the entire football team will be shown Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal in a special screening.

John-Bipasha shoot a music video for Goal

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu participated in a music video shoot in Mumbai's Future Studios for their upcoming next, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.

This video will be used for promotional purposes of the film and will also feature in the end credit titles.

Director Vivek Agnihotri says, "The song we shot is a very interesting one featuring the lead pair, John and Bipasha.


It begins with John trying to woo Bipasha but she keeps giving him a cold shoulder and he tries various tricks to win her heart. Ultimately, only when he comes back to her as a footballer, does she succumb to his charms."

John breaks his silence

He is rumoured to have a soured relationship with co-star Arshad Warsi and split from girlfriend Bipasha Basu, but John Abraham is unfazed by the grapevine buzz.

Here's the latest interview he gave to Times Of India:

You seem to have been out of circulation for so long...

That was by choice. I would rather be seen than heard. I've always believed in working quietly and not making tall claims. I've always maintained that roles abroad would happen when they happen. At the end of the day Bollywood is my home. I'm damn lucky to be getting all these opportunities. The film industry has been very kind to me. I love the movies!

In Deepa Mehta's Luna, you're cast in a mainstream Hollywood film as one of the main actors.

You think so? A lot of people were taken by surprise. At Cannes, Ronnie Screwvala (UTV) was next to me when the announcement was made on stage. He was as surprised as anyone else. Deepa has shown a lot of faith in me. Talks were on for Luna.

But everything fell into place only at Cannes. I'm very delighted my co-star is Rachel Weisz. What a performance she gave in The Constant Gardener! Mine is a beautifully etched role in Luna. I play an activist. The heartening thing is that my nationality isn't even mentioned. And, my character's name isn't Indian.

I met Julia Hill on whose life Luna is based. She was amazing. We think of activists as mature and boring. Julia is a fun 27-year-old, funky yet passionate about her work.

Julia Hill thinks you resemble Antonio Banderas.

I come from a completely different cultural space. But, you do feel flattered when you're compared with a good-looking Hollywood icon like Banderas. I'm not even two per cent of what he is.

The shooting of Dhan Dhana Dhan...Goal in London was quite eventful.

So I'm informed by the media. It was fun. We've seven-eight days of patchwork left to do, and we're complete.

What about your problems with Arshad Warsi?

It's sad when incorrect things are written about me. I want people who read this interview to know I'm not a vindictive person. I'm not going to sit here and clarify my non issues such as these. Every person in the unit would vouch for that. Neither Arshad nor I have spoken against each other. I have no clue who is spreading the rumours. I've been out of the country and pretty much disconnected with what's being said and spread.

Do you think your general inaccessibility fuels such stories?

It's true that I'm inaccessible to the media when I'm shooting abroad. So, I'm sure the stories come from those who are accessible to them abroad. You know what I mean? When I'm consumed by work, I don't like to focus on other things.

Even Bipasha Basu was dragged into your supposed fight with Arshad.

Bipasha is a woman of substance. Everything is black or white for her. We are straight, honest and clean. That's all I want to say about this.

Earlier, you were supposed to have problems with Salman Khan?

I personally have no problems with anybody. I don't speak against anyone. One reason why I'm surviving in the industry is because I feel no sense of insecurity. I enjoy my space. I enjoy what I'm doing. I want my films to be inspirational. I want people to go back from my movies - No Smoking, Aashayein and Dhan Dhana Dhan..Goal - entertained and enlightened.

UTV has extensive promotion plans for John-Bipasha starrer Goal

Real life lovers John Abraham and Bipasha Basu will travel across India to promote their upcoming movie Goal.

As per the promotional strategy, John will begin visiting several schools and colleges across India in the coming weeks. During these visits, John will interact with young students and will also play football with them.

Bipasha Basu and other members of the cast will also join John in some of these visits, depending on their availability.

It is learnt that after the success of Yashraj Films' presentation Chak De India, folks at UTV are keen to promote Goal in a big way.

The film has both John and Arshad playing football players. Bipasha plays their team's medic. Boman Irani plays the coach.


Goal has been directed by Vivek Agnihotri and will hit the theatres in October.

Aishwarya with John in Rohan Sippy's next

John Abraham will soon be romancing Aishwarya Rai (onscreen, of course!!).

The actors have been roped in for a candy-floss romance, to be produced by Rohan Sippy and directed by Sriram Raghavan.

Considering that the Bachchans and John don't really share any warm vibes, it's surprising that Ash has agreed to be a part of the film.

Sources attribute it to Rohan's comradeship with Abhishek that led Ash to say yes.

Rohan says, " John has been signed. We are yet to take a call about the rest of the cast." However, Raghavan (best known for Ek Haseena Thi) says, "Aishwarya has agreed. But we are yet to fulfil the formalities."

Shahrukh and John unveil Pepsi 'My Can'

Bollywood stars and brand ambasaddor of Pepsi, Shahrukh Khan and John Abraham unveiled Pepsi's new stylish packaging innovation 'My Can' in ITC Grand Central in Mumbai on Tuesday evening .

TV ads were also unveiled for the media which has both Shahrukh and John.
The ad shows a boy approaching SRK and John Abraham with a tissue. As the actors presume that he wants their autographs, the boy simply says, 'Excuse me, uncle,' and reaches past them for a can of Pepsi!

John, Bips team up for an item number

The much-in-the-news Bipasha-John pair is very much together.

Though the duo refuses to comment on their relationship, Bipasha Basu confirmed they have come together for a sizzling item song in Anurag Kashyap's No Smoking.


"I don't think I want to talk about my personal life any more. What's happening there is for me to know. But, yes, John and I have come together professionally again after Goal, this time with an item song in Anurag Kashyap's No Smoking," Bipasha said.

What about the danger of being branded an item girl?

"When have I cared about my image?" Bipasha shrugged. "And besides I've full faith in the intelligence of the film industry, also my audiences. By now they know what I'm capable of, and it's not just items."

Related Articles:

• Are John-Bips together again?
• It's Official: John-Bipasha call it quits!

Are John-Bips together again?

There may be a huge controversy on Bipasha Basu and John Abraham's current relationship status, but here's a little bit of news we couldn't keep from you.

Even while the rest of the world was speculating and debating whether John and Bips are together or not, they were spotted sitting together at a suburban eatery as if the controversy never happened!

Those sitting around cast inquisitive glances in their direction, but the duo was not perturbed. Confused? We'll soon have Bips and John clarify this, shall we?

What about the supposed split? Or has the bonding reached such a stage that they're getting back together?

Now, that would certainly be a reason to celebrate, considering the goodwill these two share.

Well, the last word will be yours, Johnny boy and Bips!

Related Article: It's Official: John-Bipasha call it quits!

It's Official: John-Bipasha call it quits!

Bong bombshell Bipasha and John Abraham have finally called it quits.

According to a report from the Times Group's news channel Times Now, they have separated. The channel quotes close friends of the couple Rocky S.

Bipasha has apparently told her close friend, "I am single for the first time in ten years."

First it was Dino, then it was Saif and of course lately it was soccer superstar Ronaldo - it was clear that Bipasha Basu was a woman on the prowl.

While she and John did their best to pretend for a period of time that all were well, it looks like the burden finally got to Bips.

Is John Abraham the Prince of Persia?

John is the only actor in Bollywood whose has got 1,750 pages devoted to him on web!

One of his big time fan has suggested him to get into the character of the famous game character Prince of Persia, which is being made into a motion picture now by Michael Bay. The film will be produced by Walt Disney and is all set to release in the summer of 2009.

A few months back, UK-based fan Venetia Sarll posted sketches of the actor posing as the Prince of Persia and kept demanding that all the John fans should start an online campaign to appeal for John being taken as the hero.

For those not familiar with the game, Prince of Persia follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world.

It's set in medieval Persia, Earth's mightiest and most mysterious kingdom. It received numerous Game of the Year awards and has become a best-selling title.