Bollywood actor John Abraham has confirmed that his long-awaited football film, 1911, will not be moving forward. The actor, who was set to portray football legend Shibdas Bhaduri and produce the film under his banner JA Entertainment, revealed the disappointing update in a recent interview. Speaking about the decision, he shared that the project had undergone multiple discussions and changes but has now been put on hold.
John Abraham CONFIRMS his football film 1911 won’t happen; here’s why
Why the Film Won’t Happen—At Least for Now
In an interview with PTI, John Abraham expressed his disappointment regarding the shelving of 1911. “Unfortunately, that film’s not happening because we’ve been through a lot of processes, and the idea sounds good. But we’ve seen a lot of films on football,” he explained. Initially, acclaimed director Shoojit Sircar was attached to direct the project, but later, the reins were handed over to Nikkhil Advani. However, for reasons undisclosed, the project was ultimately shelved. Despite this setback, John hinted that the film might still be revisited in the future, saying, “We’ve parked that for now.”
What’s Next for John Abraham?
Apart from 1911, the actor also addressed rumors regarding his portrayal of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. Known for handling high-profile cases such as the 1993 Bombay serial blasts and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Maria’s story is compelling. While discussing this biopic, John clarified, “The Rakesh Maria biopic is in the discussion stage. I haven’t signed a single film. I’m waiting for the release of The Diplomat, and then I’ve got an exciting film, Tehran. I haven’t signed anything, but hopefully, the day I do, I’ll let everybody know.”
Upcoming Releases: The Diplomat and Tehran
John Abraham is gearing up for the release of his next film, The Diplomat. Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, the thriller was initially set to hit theaters on March 7 but has now been postponed to March 14, coinciding with Holi celebrations. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film will see John essaying the role of India’s Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh in Islamabad. Additionally, the actor is also part of Tehran, an upcoming action thriller that is expected to showcase his intense screen presence once again.
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