In a revealing conversation on ‘The Ranveer Show’ podcast, renowned Bollywood actor John Abraham explained his abrupt emotional outburst at the trailer launch of his upcoming film ‘Vedaa.’ The incident, which occurred in Mumbai, saw John losing his temper over a seemingly innocuous question about the repetitiveness of his roles, setting social media and entertainment platforms abuzz. Now, John has lifted the veil on why he reacted the way he did, accusing external forces of deliberately provoking him to elicit such a response.
John began by recounting the unsettling moment. “I know that one person was planted there to rile me up, to antagonize me, to make me angry,” he said with evident frustration. “And I want to say that they won and I lost because I got angry.” The actor, clearly disheartened by the manipulation, believes the journalist’s intentions were far from genuine and were instead designed to trigger an emotional backlash.
Reflecting on his journey, John recalled similar incidents from his early career, revealing deep-rooted issues he had faced with the media. “During my early days, a magazine editor wrote a story about how my career was finished,” he shared. This historical tension with media personalities has evidently left a mark on him, making the trailer launch incident feel like history repeating itself.
For John, the repetitive nature of questions posed by entertainment journalists has only stoked his discontent. “I don’t like trailer launches because you time travel 20 years back—the same journalists, the same absurd questions; no one is asking the right questions, and entertainment journalism in India, according to me, is finished,” John confessed. His candid remarks underscore a broader critique of the current state of entertainment journalism in India.
The altercation at the ‘Vedaa’ trailer launch unfolded when a reporter questioned John’s selection of roles, suggesting that he should do “kuchh naya” or “something new.” A video clip, now viral, captures John’s immediate sharp retort: “First of all, did you watch this film?” When the reporter admitted to assuming from the trailer, John shot back, “Can I call out bad questions and idiots?”
Despite his initial anger, John made efforts to regain his composure and clarify his position. “I want to directly tell you that this film is different. At least for me, what I’ve done is a very intense performance. Since you haven’t seen the film yet.
… Maybe watch the film first and then judge.” By urging the journalist to first view the movie before making assumptions, John sought to defend his artistic choices and the unique elements of ‘Vedaa.’
He even injected a bit of humor to diffuse the tension, saying, “After that, I am all yours. Whatever you say. But if you’re wrong, I’m going to turn you around and tear you apart.” The remark, though intended to be light-hearted, hinted at John’s frustration with the premature judgments affecting his work.
‘Vedaa,’ directed by Nikkhil Advani, stars John Abraham alongside Sharvari in lead roles. The film aims to highlight themes of resilience and the strength of the human spirit. It tells the story of a young woman named Vedaa, who embarks on a quest for justice aided by a former soldier, thus challenging societal norms and injustices.
The film represents a departure for John, who has typically portrayed action-heavy roles. With ‘Vedaa’, he seeks to showcase a more nuanced, intense performance that deviates from his past characters. The movie’s narrative promises a mix of emotion, action, and a strong message, distinguishing it from conventional commercial cinema.
Returning to the incident, John’s remarks on ‘The Ranveer Show’ podcast present a stark contrast to the composed persona he strives to project publicly. They provide a glimpse into the pressures celebrities face under relentless media scrutiny, and how these pressures can sometimes result in unexpected reactions.
In conclusion, while the outburst at the ‘Vedaa’ trailer launch might have stirred controversy, John Abraham’s open discussion about the incident offers insight into the challenges and provocations celebrities navigate. It sheds light on not just the incident itself, but also broader issues within the realm of entertainment journalism and the personal struggles of maintaining composure under constant scrutiny.
