John Abraham is an atheist who envies people who have a strong sense of faith in god. While he believes that arguing about god’s existence is difficult from an ‘educated’ perspective, he respects people’s faith. John’s problem with religion lies in certain irrationalities in customs and not the concept of faith itself.
Talking to Ranveer Allahbadia, John said, “I envy people who have faith because faith can move mountains. Faith, belief, these are big things so I envy those people who have that kind of belief. That’s what religion is for me. Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jew, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, whoever you are, faith is the most important thing. That is the biggest god for me, faith.”
He added, “I am a follower of science so I am a scientific person.” He said, “If you take an educated approach then it will be difficult to argue if there is a god or not. I am not saying there is no god. But for someone who believes in god, it is because of their faith. It is also faith that drives people.”
“I don’t want to sound offensive because I respect people and I respect their religions. But once irrationality enters a religion, like certain customs and traditions that you see and wonder ‘Why? what is even happening?’ I find it absurd,” he said and added, “I won’t comment about people’s religious faith. I will just say have common sense.”
Meanwhile, John is currently seen in Vedaa. Nikkhil Advani’s Vedaa ambitiously blends intense action with stark social commentary on caste oppression, driven by strong performances from John Abraham, Sharvari Wagh, and Abhishek Banerjee. The film draws from the tragic stories of Manoj-Babli, victims of a heinous honour killing, and Meenakshi Kumari, who was subjected to a barbaric punishment by an all-male village council.
News18 Showsha gave the film 3 out of 5 stars. Our review of the film reads, “Vedaa may lean on the familiar good versus evil narrative, which could feel clichéd at times, but it succeeds in drawing you into its powerful message against caste-based discrimination and oppression. Through the perspective of a woman determined to challenge a corrupt and malevolent system, the film explores the deeply entrenched injustices that plague society.”
“Despite its flaws, Vedaa remains an entertaining and thought-provoking watch, effectively engaging the audience with its strong themes and compelling storyline. While the climax may not fully measure up to the film’s potential when compared to others in the genre, the journey it takes you on is undeniably gripping, making Vedaa a worthwhile experience,” the review also mentions.
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