Bollywood actor John Abraham just lately shared a memorable second from his profession when Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg praised his efficiency in Deepa Mehta’s Water. Whereas the movie acquired essential acclaim internationally, John lamented that it was largely missed in India.
Talking in an interview with BookMyShow’s YouTube channel, John recalled attending the Academy Awards in 2006 when Water was nominated for Finest Overseas Language Movie. Regardless of not successful, the expertise left an enduring impression on him. “After I went to the awards, I had the honour of assembly Steven Spielberg, and he cherished my efficiency in Water, whereas nobody right here even noticed it for a day,” John stated.
He additionally talked about his interplay with Hollywood star Charlize Theron, who shared her appreciation for his efficiency. “I keep in mind Charlize Theron speaking to me and saying, ‘I cherished what you had been processing,’ however nobody right here talked about that,” he recounted.
In an earlier dialog with Filmfare, John recalled a worthwhile lesson from Spielberg. “He stated, ‘Bear in mind, there aren’t any good and dangerous actors. There are good and dangerous movies,'” the Garam Masala actor shared.
Mehta’s Water confronted important challenges earlier than its launch. Initially set to star Shabana Azmi, Nandita Das, and Akshay Kumar, the movie was to be shot in Varanasi. Nonetheless, as a consequence of protests following the controversy surrounding Mehta’s earlier movie Hearth, the challenge was shelved. Years later, Mehta revived it in Sri Lanka with a brand new forged, together with John Abraham, Lisa Ray, Seema Biswas, and Waheeda Rehman.
Regardless of the hurdles, Water went on to obtain worldwide recognition. And whereas the movie might not have garnered a lot consideration in India on the time, Spielberg’s phrases proceed to carry a particular place in John’s journey as an actor.
