Wednesday, April 8, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Doing Patriotic Films By Default, Not Design: John

Darpan News Desk IANS, 04 Apr, 2019 09:39 PM
  • Doing Patriotic Films By Default, Not Design: John

Actor John Abraham, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Romeo Akbar Walter", has said he is doing back to back patriotic films by default, and not by design.


John said this on Wednesday while interacting with the media here to promote "Romeo Akbar Walter".


The actor has worked in patriotic films like "Madras Cafe", "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran" and "Satyameva Jayate" in the past and now, he is coming up with a spy thriller film.


Asked whether doing back to back patriotic films is a conscious decision on his part, he said: "Its a sheer coincidence that I am doing it with every film. Of course, I love my country and I think anybody who doesn't love his country has a problem... I feel it's by default and not by design."


John also cleared that he is not following any industry trend, he said: "After this film, I am doing a comedy film 'Pagalpanti' with Anees Bazmee and after that, I am producing a film on motor-cycle racing so, I am not following any specific trend.


"When I produced 'Vicky Donor', it became a trend-setter. Films like 'Badhaai Ho' and 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan'... everything happened after that," he said.


John said "Romeo Akbar Walter" is not a regular patriotic film.


"When audience will see 'Romeo Akbar Walter', they will realise that it's a different film because it's not a regular patriotic film. There are many shades of grey and when people will see my character in the film, they will wonder if he is a spy or hero or traitor?"


"Romeo Akbar Walter" (RAW) is an espionage action thriller film, written and directed by Robbie Grewal.


It stars John Abraham, Mouni Roy, Jackie Shroff and Sikandar Kher in the lead roles.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Was Apprehensive To Play Character Much Older Than Me: Amrita Rao

Was Apprehensive To Play Character Much Older Than Me: Amrita Rao
Meena Tai, wife of Bal Thackeray, never came into the spotlight.

Was Apprehensive To Play Character Much Older Than Me: Amrita Rao

Don'T Want To Get Comfortable In One Genre: Kriti Sanon

Don'T Want To Get Comfortable In One Genre: Kriti Sanon
Actress Kriti Sanon, who has three comedy films in the pipeline, says she does not want to get comfortable in one genre and wants to explore more.

Don'T Want To Get Comfortable In One Genre: Kriti Sanon

‘Thackeray’ Director Allegedly Gets No Seat During Movie's Premiere

The video also shows producer of the film, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, purportedly persuading Mr Panse to stay back, but the latter refused to budge. The two, however, were not audible in the video.

‘Thackeray’ Director Allegedly Gets No Seat During Movie's Premiere

Ban On Hardik, Rahul Lifted With Immediate Effect

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday lifted the suspensions of Hardik Pandya and Lokesh Rahul with immediate effect, which was imposed for their objectionable comments on a television talk show.  

Ban On Hardik, Rahul Lifted With Immediate Effect

Kapil Sharma Assembles Biggest Singers In India, Jams With Sukhwinder, Sunidhi, Shaan. See Pics

The comedian turned actor, Kapil Sharma and his wife, Ginni Chatrath jammed with India’s biggest singers and musicians over the weekend.

Kapil Sharma Assembles Biggest Singers In India, Jams With Sukhwinder, Sunidhi, Shaan. See Pics

Rishi Kapoor And Neetu Kapoor Get The Loveliest Wedding Anniversary Wish From Daughter Riddhima

Couple Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor will be celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.    

Rishi Kapoor And Neetu Kapoor Get The Loveliest Wedding Anniversary Wish From Daughter Riddhima