John Abraham lauds SRK’s unparalleled understanding of cinema
As of now while fewer comedy films are being produced, actor-turned producer John Abraham is working towards developing one himself. The actor recently opened up on his love for the genre, his collaborations with Akshay Kumar in comedies like
Housefull 2 and Garam Masala, and his passionate bond with Pathaan co-star Shah Rukh Khan.
Over a conversation with a channel, John opened up that he is working with Shivam Nair, director of
“The Diplomat” to develop a comedy film.
The idea is to create content, and by the end of it, if someone says, ‘Hey John, you seem to have written this, but you’re not the right guy for it,’ then we get someone who is. But he loves doing comedies.
Expressing his desire for a reunion with Akshay Kumar for a comedy, John Abraham shared, Akshay is a rockstar, and they both enjoy a lot of fun together. In Housefull 2, there’s this really funny scene where they fall down a waterfall. Just before that, hug and say, we are friends.’ That was completely impromptu.
We just do things on the spot, and the cameras roll.”
John also confirmed that he was approached for Housefull 5 but turned it down. “There’s a better space reserved for me somewhere else. But I would love to do Garam Masala with Akshay again,” he added.
Reflecting on his long-standing connection with Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham recalled how their bond dates back to his modeling days. “When I won a competition back then, the judges were Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, and Karan Johar. So working with Shah Rukh in Pathaan was like life coming full circle for me. He is a beautiful human being—very well-read and someone who understands cinema like no one else. We had a great time on set. We shot a lot of fight sequences, but in between takes, we’d sit down for tea and coffee and then go back to fighting. It was one of the nicest experiences I’ve had,” he said.
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