Mumbai:
John Abraham is a happy man these days. His home production Vicky Donor has done a rocking business at the box office. (Read: Not thought about Vicky Donor sequel, says John)
But that's not what John's been smiling about lately.
John, who is playing Manya Surve in Shootout At Wadala, has got a good response about his performance from those who have seen the rushes of the movie.
"This film will be for me what Vaastav was for Sanjay Dutt. The Marathi speaking part is easy enough. Everyone in Mumbai can manage a kasa ahe, kai mhantos. It's the transformation of the character that is mind-blowing. That is a career-defining role for me. It's very different from what I have done before," John said.
Vicky Donor's success has also bolstered the actor's confidence in his production acumen. "Vicky Donor has changed my personality from 2D to 3D. I know now exactly what kind of film I want to be part of. I want to make films that people will talk about," he said.
Although the actor is currently busy shooting for Race 2, John has around six movies on his plate to produce. The actor will be launching Jafna, a political thriller, Hamara Bajaj with Shoojit Sircar and Kala Ghoda, where John is also acting alongside Kunal Roy Kapoor, to be directed by Aditya Bhattacharya.
So where is the time to get married then, we asked. "I am asking the same question. I am clear that I want to get married. Currently the challenge is to get the logistics of time right. But at the same time it's important to plan your life correctly. It is a special moment and one needs the time and respect to do it right. After all, you are not marrying yourself are you?" (Read: John will marry fiancée Priya this year)
And if you were hoping that John's wedding will be a big Bollywood affair, he growls a big 'NO'. "It will be a very quiet thing. When I marry, nobody will know about it," John said.
"My dream wedding would be at home with just three to four friends and my parents. Without any disrespect, that big loud Bollywood kind of wedding is not our style at all. I am clear about the direction I want to take, personally and professionally. It's not like I am shying away or anything," he added.
But that's not what John's been smiling about lately.
John, who is playing Manya Surve in Shootout At Wadala, has got a good response about his performance from those who have seen the rushes of the movie.
"This film will be for me what Vaastav was for Sanjay Dutt. The Marathi speaking part is easy enough. Everyone in Mumbai can manage a kasa ahe, kai mhantos. It's the transformation of the character that is mind-blowing. That is a career-defining role for me. It's very different from what I have done before," John said.
Vicky Donor's success has also bolstered the actor's confidence in his production acumen. "Vicky Donor has changed my personality from 2D to 3D. I know now exactly what kind of film I want to be part of. I want to make films that people will talk about," he said.
Although the actor is currently busy shooting for Race 2, John has around six movies on his plate to produce. The actor will be launching Jafna, a political thriller, Hamara Bajaj with Shoojit Sircar and Kala Ghoda, where John is also acting alongside Kunal Roy Kapoor, to be directed by Aditya Bhattacharya.
So where is the time to get married then, we asked. "I am asking the same question. I am clear that I want to get married. Currently the challenge is to get the logistics of time right. But at the same time it's important to plan your life correctly. It is a special moment and one needs the time and respect to do it right. After all, you are not marrying yourself are you?" (Read: John will marry fiancée Priya this year)
And if you were hoping that John's wedding will be a big Bollywood affair, he growls a big 'NO'. "It will be a very quiet thing. When I marry, nobody will know about it," John said.
"My dream wedding would be at home with just three to four friends and my parents. Without any disrespect, that big loud Bollywood kind of wedding is not our style at all. I am clear about the direction I want to take, personally and professionally. It's not like I am shying away or anything," he added.
