John won't bulk up for films

Ever since his entry in Bollywood, John Abraham has been known for his muscular, toned body. But now, he is determined to divert the audience's focus from his build to his acting. He insists that Shootout At Wadala and the films that follow, including three of his home productions, I Me Aur Main, Jaffna and Kala Ghoda, will bring forth a more human John, rather than a larger-than-life superhero with a body to match. “As Soojit (director of Vicky Donor and Jaffna) pointed out, I no longer have to stand out in a crowd. I’ll be an everyman from now on,” promises the star producer.

While Jaffna is a political drama set in Sri Lanka, and has him pairing up with two female actors who’re yet to be cast, Kala Ghoda, directed by the late Basu Bhattacharya’s son Aditya, is a dark comedy written by Akshat Varma of Delhi Belly (2011) fame. Set in Mumbai’s underbelly, it revolves around two cops. John plays the volatile, no-nonsense Dilawar Khan. “He’s unlike any cop you’ve seen before in the way he speaks, dresses and his quirks. There’s a different edge to him, and I’m definitely not beefing up for the role as is being speculated,” he asserts.

Kunal Roy Kapoor plays the goofy and bumbling cop. “It’s an amazing author-backed role, you’re going to love him,” says John. The film will have action shot in real locations in real-time. John seems super excited: “Producing films like these not only help me expand my repertoire, but will give me credibility as an actor.”

Though the audience will miss the heavy-duty muscular look of John, we are sure his good looks and acting talent will make up for it!