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John Abraham: The Outsider Who Beat Industry Scrutiny
16 Feb
Summary
- Abraham entered the industry in 2003, facing significant criticism as an outsider.
- He maintained focus by ignoring negativity, likening himself to a horse with blinkers.
- Abraham sees industry contemporaries as collaborators, not rivals, for comfort.

Actor John Abraham, who debuted in 2003, recently shared insights into navigating the film industry as an outsider. He candidly discussed the intense criticism he encountered, stating that few actors in his era faced as much negativity. Abraham described his personal strategy for dealing with this pressure, likening himself to a horse with blinkers, focusing solely on his path forward.
Abraham emphasized his deliberate choice to avoid seeking media attention or feeding stories, trusting that his integrity would speak for itself. He also reflected on his professional relationships, particularly with stronger contemporaries. Instead of competition, he focused on collaboration, finding comfort and synergy when working with fellow actors like Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan.




