John Abraham On Brave Stories, His Writers' Room and Fitness Philosophy | InFocus | THR India

In this candid conversation, John Abraham reflects on his 22-year journey in Hindi cinema, discussing his evolution from being perceived as a "clothes hanger" to becoming a producer of groundbreaking content. The actor opens up about his passion for geopolitical narratives, his upcoming film 'The Diplomat', and why he maintains a writers' room in Kerala to develop compelling stories. He shares his concerns about the industry's inflated budgets and fee structures, advocating for more sustainable filmmaking practices. The interview offers rare insights into the mind of an actor-producer who has built his success on taking risks. John discusses feeling objectified early in his career, his disciplined lifestyle, and his perspective on Hindi cinema's future, while emphasizing the importance of good writing and celebrating the industry's collective successes. 00:00 Introduction 01:56 John's 22-year journey and making brave choices 03:55 Love for geopolitics and alternate reality in cinema 06:09 Taking on Vedaa and being secure as an actor 08:04 On treating crew as family 09:46 Dealing with objectification in the industry 13:48 Current crisis of inflated actor fees 16:46 Kerala writers' room and importance of content 21:01 Pressures in the business 24:36 On secular storytelling in cinema 26:12 35-year gym commitment and fitness philosophy 30:30 Hope for Hindi cinema and celebrating others' success 34:47 Closing remarks #JohnAbraham #TheDiplomat #THRIndia