John Abraham reveals he doesn’t own expensive luxury cars, but drives a pick-up truck: “What would I do with a car worth Rs 4 million?” | Bollywood
August 11, 2024, 08:17 IST
For John Abraham, money is not the most important thing. In fact, the actor leads a simple life, drives around in a pickup truck and owns only a few items of clothing and luxury items.
John Abraham believes that a simple life is the ultimate luxury and doesn’t like to flaunt his wealth. In a conversation on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast ‘The Ranveer Show’, the actor spoke about why he doesn’t like to spend money on luxury items. John also said that he could pack all his clothes in a single suitcase and wears chappals most of the time. Read also | John Abraham loses his temper after his films are called repetitive at the launch of the Vedaa trailer: “Can I call idiots out?”
“I am a middle-class person”
The actor said in Hindi, “Value creation is more important than wealth creation… I always say I am middle class, not to romanticise my problems but to emphasise the strength that comes from middle class values. Being middle class is an advantage… Make money, create wealth but always be middle class mentally. There is nothing wrong with that.”
“I have a pick-up truck that I drive around in”
John added, “I don’t want anyone to create an impression of me. I don’t have many clothes; ask my stylist, even today all my clothes fit in a single suitcase. I usually wear slippers. I have a pick-up truck that I drive around in. My driver often suggests that I buy a more expensive car, but I ask him why. When I go for shoots, the production sends an Innova, and my office is just a kilometer away from my house. What would I do with a car worth as much as a car I can’t buy? ₹4-4.5 crore? That is an asset that is depreciating and has no bearing on my work… in my life situation, I am afraid to spend money because of where I am from. I would be afraid to spend that much money on shoes and bags. And that is why I hold back.”
Next project
John is gearing up for the release of Vedaa – a film about a young girl, played by Sharvari, and her fight against oppression. Her character seeks justice against the oppression of downtrodden communities on the grounds of caste and untouchability. The action thriller is directed by Nikkhil Advani and Abhishek Bannerjee plays the antagonist. The film also features Tamannaah Bhatia and Mouni Roy in cameo roles. Vedaa will release on August 15, 2024.
