John Abraham Turns Mumbai Central Into a Film Set, Shoots for Rakesh Maria Biopic

John Abraham surprises commuters as he shoots at Mumbai Central for his upcoming Rakesh Maria biopic directed by Rohit Shetty. Here is everything you need to know about the viral moment and the film.

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Mumbai: Daily travellers at Mumbai Central had an unexpected dose of Bollywood magic when John Abraham appeared on the platform dressed as a police officer. What started as a normal day commute became a star studded moment because people could see the actor shooting his next major project. A short clip from the station made its way online and quickly went viral, with fans expressing excitement and surprise at seeing John in such a realistic setup.

John Shoots Rohit Shetty’s New Cop Drama

John is currently shooting for a powerful cop drama where he plays former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. This marks his first collaboration with Rohit Shetty, who is known for creating some of the biggest police universe films in Bollywood. The sight of John in uniform at an actual railway station added a strong sense of authenticity to the shoot, making the viral moment even more special.

Filming Across Real Locations in Mumbai

The team has been shooting at important spots across South Mumbai. To maintain the real look and feel of the story, the makers even built a complete police station set at Ellora Studios in Mira Road. The production scale is huge, with around 50 to 100 crew members working every day. This shows how detailed and ambitious the project is shaping up to be.

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Rakesh Maria with Rohit Shetty

After the Mumbai Central video went viral, social media users started guessing what film John was working on. Some even believed it may have something to do with Satyamev Jayate franchise. However, industry sources have confirmed that the shoot is for the Rakesh Maria biopic, which focuses on the life and career of the respected former police commissioner.

John Clarifies His Upcoming Projects

Amid all the buzz, John Abraham also made headlines for a rare public notice. He made an official declaration that he has nothing to do with the film 100 percent produced by Sajid Khan, disassociating himself with this film. Now with this new biopic and with the Rohit Shetty alliance, the fans are now eagerly looking forward to seeing John in a new powerful avatar.

John Abraham’s unexpected appearance at Mumbai Central has already created a wave of excitement, and with shooting in full swing, the anticipation for this film is only going to grow.

Who is Rakesh Maria

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Rakesh Maria

Rakesh Maria is one of the most respected names in Indian policing, known for his sharp mind, fearless attitude and dedication to solving complex cases. From cracking the 1993 Mumbai blasts case to handling some of the city’s most high pressure investigations, he built a reputation for being a tough and intuitive officer who never backed down. His leadership during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks made him a national figure, admired for his calm decision making in moments of extreme chaos.

Maria’s long career has been filled with real life heroism, and it is this inspiring journey that John Abraham and Rohit Shetty are now bringing to the big screen. Being packed with challenges, breakthroughs and memorable moments in his life, the story of Rakesh Maria is the best subject of a gripping biopic.

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