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I read Quran to find where it`s misinterpreted: John

John Abrahan, during a media event in Delhi, spoke with Ankita Shukla and Bhavna Khullar of Spicezee.com about his latest offering `New York`.

Bollywood`s heartthrob and dimpled actor John Abraham is trying to breakaway from the shackles of oft-mindless cinema with a heart rendering tale of humanity, `New York`. The actor, during a media event in Delhi, spoke with Ankita Shukla and Bhavna Khullar of Spicezee.com about his latest offering `New York`, preparations that went into it and his co-stars Katrina and Neil. Q: You read the holy Quran to prepare for the role. What made you do that?
John: I read the holy Quran when I and Kabir decided to go through the transcripts to find where it is misinterpreted as it is something pure and beautiful and has to be understood well. Q: Tell us something about New York. John: This film tries to show what happened in America post 9/11 and also at the way America looks at a certain section of a community and the way that community looks at America. Q: `New York` is your second flick with Kabir Khan after `Kabul Express`, how was the experience? John: While I shot for `Kabul Express` in Taliban ruled Afghanistan, `New York` was much safer a bet for me. Jokes apart, this film is a thriller and has perhaps the best role I have done so far. I think it was tailor made role for me. As far as Kabir is concerned, he is a friend and an award winning director. While `Kabul Express` won many awards, I think `New York` is going to win every possible award in the book of awards. It is a commercial flick, which I think will work but the audience will decide finally. Q: What do you have to say about Kabir`s style of filmmaking? John: What is distinct about Kabir`s style of story telling is the fact that it is real, honest and straight. Q: How do you select a particular role? John: Well, I try and do roles that take me out of my comfort zone.