I've become an old horse of film industry, says John Abraham.

Actor-producer John Abraham, who has
been appreciated for his new release
"Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran", feels he
has become an old horse of the film industry
when it comes to taking praise and criticism
in his stride.
John spoke to the media at a success party
for the film here on Tuesday along with
director Abhishek Sharma.
The actor's career spans over 15 years and
he has worked in almost 45 movies in
Bollywood.
Talking about the industry, audience and
media's changing perception on the ups
and downs in his career, John said: "See it's
cyclical. If your one film does good, then
people laud you for it and you get a bouquet
of flowers for it and if your film doesn't do
well, then you also get brickbats for it.
"So I think I have become an old horse in
this industry. Now I understand what works
for the film and what runs in the mind of
people."
Generally, films made on issues of national
interest get noticed, and John's "Parmanu -
The Story of Pokhran" is based on the
nuclear tests conducted at Pokhran in 1998.
Asked if he is expecting a National Award
for his film, he said: "We hope we make it to
the National Awards. I think it will be well
deserved on the part of our director,
Abhishek Sharma.
"It's a good, commercial, entertaining and
content-driven film but it's too early to talk
about our chances of winning a National
Award. We are not over-confident people.
We think we will deserve whatever the jury
will decide for our film but at the same time
I think people loved the film and that is
important for us."
John and Akshay Kumar share a really close
bond with each other. They have earlier
worked in "Garam Masala", "Desi Boyz",
"Housefull 2" and "Dishoom" together. But
on this Independence Day, Akshay's "Gold"
and John's "Satyamev Jayate" will clash with
each other.
On this, John said: "Akshay is an actor in
'Gold' and I am an actor in 'Satyamev Jayate'.
It's a producer's decision from both sides. It
is about Excel Entertainment and T-Series, so
I have no say in that at all. As far as
competing with Akshay is concerned, I want
to make it clear that he is my senior in the
industry.
"I love him and I have always wished the
best for him and I am sure he also wants
best for me."
There have been reports that the release of
Salman Khan's "Race 3" on June 15 will not
affect the screen numbers that have been
acquired by "Parmanu - The Story of
Pokhran".
John said it's good news as it will help his
movie complete 50 days at the box office.
"Personally, I want this film to complete 100
days at the box office... We have a certain
target in mind and we want to reach that
target. At least 65 days at the box office is
what we are looking at and we are hoping
for it. We are thankful to the High Court,
media, distributors, exhibitors and audience
for giving tremendous support for this
film."
The movie was caught in a legal battle prior
to its release.
CREDITS: I.A.N.S.

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