Wednesday, July 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

Tanushree Alleges Harassment: Top Artistes’ Body Says Sorry; ‘Her Grievance Was Not Addressed’

After Tanushree Dutta accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, the Cine & TV Artists Association (CINTAA) strongly condemned any act that outrages the modesty of any individual.

Tanushree Alleges Harassment: Top Artistes’ Body Says Sorry; ‘Her Grievance Was Not Addressed’

Salman Khan To Sylvester Stallone: Hope 'Creed II' Becomes As Big As 'Rocky'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has wished good luck to Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone for his upcoming film "Creed II" and hopes that it becomes as big as "Rocky", Rambo" and "Expendables".

Salman Khan To Sylvester Stallone: Hope 'Creed II' Becomes As Big As 'Rocky'

Krishna Raj Kapoor Kept Together Vast Family Of Celebrated Individuals: Big B

Krishna Raj Kapoor Kept Together Vast Family Of Celebrated Individuals: Big B
Krishna Raj Kapoor died here on Monday at the age of 87, bringing an end to the second generation of the influential clan. 

Krishna Raj Kapoor Kept Together Vast Family Of Celebrated Individuals: Big B

Kapil Sharma Reveals The Reason Of Gaining Five Kgs

Kapil Sharma Reveals The Reason Of Gaining Five Kgs
Kapil Sharma is busy with the promotions of his Punjabi production venture Son of Manjeet Singh, starring Gurpreet Ghuggi.

Kapil Sharma Reveals The Reason Of Gaining Five Kgs

Bollywood Celebs Remember 'Bapu' On Gandhi Jayanti

Bollywood Celebs Remember 'Bapu' On Gandhi Jayanti
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Tuesday, Hindi film celebrities like Anupam Kher, Taapsee Pannu and Manoj Bajpayee spoke of the impact of Father of the Nation, and reiterated some of his words of wisdom.

Bollywood Celebs Remember 'Bapu' On Gandhi Jayanti

Manikarnika Teaser: Kangana Ranaut Looks Fierce As Warrior Queen Of Jhansi

Manikarnika Teaser: Kangana Ranaut Looks Fierce As  Warrior Queen Of Jhansi
The teaser of Manikarnika, the film based on Rani of Jhansi, is here. After many stills from the sets of the film, the audience gets to watch the teaser of the film and it looks quite grand.

Manikarnika Teaser: Kangana Ranaut Looks Fierce As Warrior Queen Of Jhansi