This Article is From Aug 06, 2013

John Abraham: Important to do issue-based films

John Abraham: Important to do issue-based films

John Abraham portrays the role of a RAW agent in Madras Cafe

Highlights

  • John Abraham's ready to release political-thriller Madras Cafe is an issue based film and the actor confessed that he likes doing movies that address some of the issue plaguing the society.
  • "It's important for me to do issue-based films. If Vicky Donor was about a sperm donor, Madras Cafe is also about an issue based story that we can discuss in a press conference after the film's release because currently, anything with regards to the film is likely to be based on speculations," John said.
  • Set against the backdrop of Sri Lankan civil war, it has been directed by Shoojit Sircar. It also features Nargis Fakhri in an important role. Madras Cafe is set to release on August 23 in Hindi and Tamil.
  • "I have dubbed the film in Tamil for people here to watch and understand what is the issue being addressed," said John.
  • John essays Captain Vikram Singh, a RAW agent, who will be seen in a covert operation in Sri Lanka.
Mumbai: John Abraham's ready to release political-thriller Madras Cafe is an issue based film and the actor confessed that he likes doing movies that address some of the issue plaguing the society.

"It's important for me to do issue-based films. If Vicky Donor was about a sperm donor, Madras Cafe is also about an issue based story that we can discuss in a press conference after the film's release because currently, anything with regards to the film is likely to be based on speculations," John said.

Set against the backdrop of Sri Lankan civil war, it has been directed by Shoojit Sircar. It also features Nargis Fakhri in an important role. Madras Cafe is set to release on August 23 in Hindi and Tamil.

"I have dubbed the film in Tamil for people here to watch and understand what is the issue being addressed," said John.

John essays Captain Vikram Singh, a RAW agent, who will be seen in a covert operation in Sri Lanka.
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