When John Abraham Recalled Having Rs 550 In His Bank Account As He Joined Bollywood

Actor John Abraham, whose film Vedaa is running in theatres, had recently spoken about his simple lifestyle despite being a prominent actor in Bollywood.

Actor John Abraham, whose film Vedaa is running in theatres, had recently spoken about his simple lifestyle despite being a prominent actor in Bollywood. The actor mentioned that he doesn’t own any luxury car or expensive designer clothes and likes to live a simple life.  The actor also spoke about his modest start and his struggle to carve out a niche in the film industry. This is not the first time, John has spoken about his humble beginnings. 

When John Abraham spoke about his modest beginnings

During a 2010 appearance on the talk show Aap Ki Adalat, John looked back on his first seven years in Bollywood and acknowledged the challenges he faced as an outsider. Comparing his journey to that of Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, John said, "I am here by myself. For me, sustaining myself is a little difficult. I have to keep proving myself. John did well in Dhoom? Let’s see. Garam Masala was a hit? Let’s see. New York? Let’s wait and watch…"  

John also recalled how he began his journey with just Rs 550 in his Bank of Maharashtra account and a monthly salary of Rs 4,800 back in 2003. “I still remember, I only had Rs 550 in my Bank of Maharashtra account when I started out in the industry. Just Rs 550. And my salary at the time was Rs 4,800. I’m talking about 2003. Looking back at where I’ve come from, the only thing I want is to go out on my own terms, and to survive on my own terms. I don’t need the support of anybody else. John Abraham is an individual, he is nobody’s friend or enemy.” 

John on living a simple life

In a recent conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, John reiterated his commitment to a simple lifestyle. “I don’t want to create a false impression, but every piece of clothing I own can fit inside a single suitcase. I don’t have many clothes, and I want to keep it simple. I usually wear slippers. I drive a pickup truck,” he shared, revealing that his approach to life remains grounded despite his success.  

He also mentioned that his elderly parents continue to live frugally, relying on public transportation for their daily needs. “My mom is 74 years old, and my father is 12 years older than her; he’s 86. To this day, they have just one small car, and they mostly travel by autos and buses. I don’t say this to create an impression, but I have middle-class values, and this is my biggest advantage,” he said.