John Abraham recently surprised fans after debuting a striking new clean-shaven look, which sparked a widespread chatter across social media. The dramatic makeover left many struggling to recognise him. It also led to fans being concerned about his health. Fresh photos of John posing alongside his team began circulating on the internet and quickly drew from netizens. In the images, the actor is seen wearing a simple black T-shirt, smiling as he stands close to his colleagues. His shaved face, salt-and-pepper hair and relaxed demeanour stood out, with John also seen holding hands with members of his team.
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This new look sparked a flurry of speculations. While some described it as “a complete transformation,” others openly questioned what might have prompted the change. Some even wondered if this is for some movie shoot. “Ye kya ho gaya john ko (What happened to him),” wrote one user, while another urged, “Grow that beard back!” One comment read, “He looks ill”, and another questioned, “Is it a real picture?”Some fans speculated that weight loss may have contributed to the change. “It seems like he’s lost weight and with that weight loss his face looks gaunt and his wrinkles more visible,” one person commented.However, many rushed to John Abraham’s defence, calling out the criticism. “Face-wise, he is looking how he is supposed to look at his age,” one fan noted. Another wrote, “Leave him alone, guys. He is 54. People change at this age. Stop judging. Love you John Abraham.”John was last seen on screen in ‘Tehran’, where he played special officer Rajeev Kumar, a man driven by vengeance following the 2012 Delhi bombing. Directed by Arun Gopalan, the action thriller also starred Manushi Chhillar and released last year.The actor recently unveiled the official teaser of ‘Oslo: A Tale Of Promise’, a documentary he is backing, at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Reports also suggest that John may be involved in a biopic on Rakesh Maria, while speculation around ‘Force ‘3 continues to do the rounds. The actor, however, has yet to officially announce his next project.