Booked for inspiration

John Abraham wants Bollywood to turn to books for ideas

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Published: Sun 19 Feb 2012, 12:04 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 10:19 PM

JOHN ABRAHAM FEELS that instead of getting inspired by Hollywood films, Bollywood filmmakers should start adapting stories from books.

“Most of the time, in our industry we get a lot of inspiration from other films, especially English-language films. But I think the best inspiration you can get is out of books,” the 39-year-old said at the launch of the book In A Bubble of Time.

“Even English films that have done well, got their inspiration out of books. So I think it’s important to read and get new ideas and I think that is where we are limiting ourselves,” he added.

If John were to make a film based on a book, which one would that be?

“I have been a great fan of 20th century fiction and I love Jeffry Archer. So, I have read all his books and if I had to make a Hindi picture I would definitely make it on a Jeffrey Archer book,” he said.

John is currently gearing up for his next release Housefull 2, scheduled to hit theatres on April 5.


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