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Refusing to use pandemic as “crutch” for film’s fate, John Abraham says he batted for Mumbai Saga’s theatrical run from the get-go
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John Abraham plays a local gangster who rises up the ranks
Some may argue that the actor has explored gangster roles in all their shades, from the slick criminal in Race 2 (2012) to Manya Surve in Shootout at Wadala (2013). But Abraham says the good guy-bad guy dynamics, brought to life by Emraan Hashmi and him, made him gravitate towards the project. “I ran the risk of repeating my Shootout at Wadala act. I am wearing a tika again. But the conflict with Emraan’s character was interesting. Preparing for this role required following Gupta’s vision and reading up on the backstory of the man.”
In his 18-year career, the actor has chosen stories over the lure of big banners, not shying away from two-hero projects or from producing small films with a big heart. “I simply want to make the cinema I [believe in]. I am comfortable with my earnings, so money isn’t a driving factor. People often ask me about my wish list of directors, but I have none. Anyone who works with me is important for me. I can’t stand outside a big director’s door and ask for work. It’s not about ego, it’s about self respect.”
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