In 2012, he produced his first film ''[[Vicky Donor]]'', which was a critical and commercial success, and earned him a [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]]. Then he established his own production house, [[John Abraham Entertainment]]. His second film as a producer was ''[[Madras Cafe]]'', which garnered fantastic critical acclaim. His athletic and muscular physique has contributed to his status as one of the most influential [[sex symbols]] in [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/john-abraham-peoples-sexiest-man-alive-says-girlfriend-thrilled-with-the-tag/308017-8-66.html|title=John Abraham, People's sexiest man alive, says girlfriend thrilled with the tag|work=IBNLive|accessdate=4 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stylemeindia.com/celebrity/john-abraham-named-the-sexiest-man-alive-by-people-magazine-photos-49501|title=John Abraham, named the sexiest man alive by People magazine (PHOTOS) – Style Me India|work=Style Me India|accessdate=4 January 2015}}</ref> He is the co-owner of the [[Indian Super League]] football team [[NorthEast United FC]].<ref name="Cities Announced">{{cite web|last=Basu|first=Saumyajit|title=Stars embrace football through Indian Super League|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/Stars-embrace-soccer-through-Indian-Super-League/articleshow/33712666.cms#write|work=Times of India|accessdate=22 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Super League sees interest from 30 franchise bidders|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/indian-super-league-sees-interest-from-30-franchise-bidders-114032300585_1.html|work=Business Standard|accessdate=22 April 2014}}</ref> Abraham has established himself as one of the successful contemporary actor of the [[Bollywood]], within a decade.

==Early and personal life==