WHAT WILL BIPASHA NOT DO WITH JOHN?

Hot actor reveals girlfriend’s pet hate.

John Abraham's love for bikes is eminent but his lady love, actress Bipasha Basu, doesn't like riding pillion with him for that very reason.

"Bipasha doesn't like sitting on my bike because I am very passionate and selfish about my bike. When she sits, I keep saying 'I hope you don't leave a scratch on the bike and all that', so that's why she prefers a car to sitting behind me in a bike," John told reporters in New Delhi during an event.

John will be next seen in Hook Ya Crook and 1-1800 Love.

JOHN AND JACQUELINE WILL SIGN A THRILLER TOGETHER

Not even one film old actress, Jacqueline Fernandes, seems to have impressed John Abraham. He has signed her for his home production to be directed by Sabal Shekhawat.

This project was earlier with Studio 18, who backed out. But John was keen to work on the project and took it up as producer.

A source reveals, "John saw some rushes and promos of Jacqueline's debut film Aladdin and really liked her. Also, they both workout in the same gym and know each other."

The source continues, "The movie is a spy thriller and required a fascinating chick. Jacqueline will also be seen in a sporty avtaar. The film goes on the floor early next year." The director yet has to finalise the location, Turkey being one of them. Director Sabal confirms, "We have signed Jacqueline for the movie."

If sources are to be believed, John has also suggested Jacqueline for Phillum City directed by Deven Khote.

JOHN TURNS PRODUCER

In view of nobody’s ready to put money on him, John Abraham is turning producer for his untitled dream project.

Whether its decline or John being no longer bankable, Studio 18 has backed off from producing his dream film. The film was to be directed by John’s good friend Sabal Shekhawat and at the last moment the production house backed out citing financial reasons. A source close to the actor exposed, “When John heard the script he was totally in wonder, the film is a spy thriller and Sabal wanted the film to be on the lines of Mission Impossible. This, however, had the production costs hitting the roof.”

Sabal Shekhawat is a renowned ad filmmaker and is the man behind John’s break in the modelling industry. “Studio 18 wanted Sabal to cut down some of the costs, but Sabal did not want to compromise with the quality of the film. This being the reason behind them backing out of the project. They’ve termed it as a recessionary decision, saying during such times, it’s impossible for them to put in such finances for a film,” the source added.

A friend of the actor said, "John wants to do a franchise film, like The Bourne series by Matt Damon- an intelligent spy thriller. He has not been given a chance to explore this genre, and as everybody from Neil to Saif are doing such films, he does not want to miss the bus."

John, however, wasn’t going to let of such as occasion considering his generation are all raking in international recognition with multi-budget flicks. John has decided to produce the film himself and confirmed to the press, ‘Studio or no studio, the film will be made. I have complete faith in Sabal and at no point, will I let him down. I will always stand by him like I do with my directors. There is no question of the film not happening; it is very much on course.’

Let's hope the positive John has a good first innings in the producing world!

JOHN ABRAHAM LOVES COLLECTING HELMETS

I take care of them as my babies, he says.

Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham's craze for motorbikes is well-known. But very few know that he loves collecting helmets too.

"Bikes are my passion and I take care of my helmets as my babies. Like people go and buy clothes, I go shopping for helmets. I have different helmets for different days," John told reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday (Sept 16).

"People feel I'm crazy, but I love shopping for my helmets and I have all major brands," he added.

The 36-year-old actor, who is the brand ambassador of Yamaha, was in the capital to launch three new bikes - Vmax along with limited edition of Fazer and FZ series.

After launching the motorcycles, John talked about safety measure that bikers should keep in mind while riding.

"Safety is very important and that's why helmets should be a biker's priority. Safety of pillion riders is also important and they should also wear helmets," he said.

"Indian roads, mainly Mumbai is not very conducive for two wheelers. There are riders who don't take any precautions and are very irresponsible. On the other hand, there are people who walk on the road without thinking and taking care," said the actor who will be next seen in films like "Hook Ya Crook" and "1-1800 Love".