Marriage is on my mind, can't say how soon: John Abraham

Bollywood hottie John Abraham can’t remember the last time he had taken a break. And though the actor’s planning to take a few days off later this month, he says it will be a working holiday. Films apart, keeping him busy is his production house that’s gearing to foray into filmmaking. But fresh off the success of his latest release and another hit earlier this year, the actor admits that it’s been a good year — professionally. Personally, it’s been no different, as John seems to have apparently taken his friendship with good friend Priya Runchal to the next level — the two have been seen making public appearances as a couple of late. In a chat with DNA, the actor gets candid about his future plans:
 
You’ve had two hits this year — your recently released comedy and the action thriller Force. What are you more comfortable with?
Well, action’s always come easy to me, so it’s something I’ve always been comfortable with and can identify with the Action Abraham tag. As far as comedy is concerned, I do feel that I’ve evolved a great deal.

What do you prefer — your action image or sexy tag?
The action image is sexy (laughs).

Mainstream masala entertainers seem to work better for you, as compared to your experimental roles...
Whether those films work or not, they’ve all helped me evolve as an actor. But I know how important a hit is to continue doing the kind of films you want to. But yes, for now I will leave those films to my production house. 

Is that why almost all your films in hand now are action thrillers or comedies?
No, that’s actually just co-incidence that Race 2, Shootout at Wadala, Housefull 2 and I, Me Aur Main... all fall under these two genres. But what I am really keen on doing now are action comedies like Rush Hour.

Would you want to remake the Hollywood flick?
Certainly. In fact, my production house is looking at acquiring the rights of several international films, not just from Hollywood, but from across the globe as well.

Two hits and a production house under your belt...
Yes, it’s good to end the year with the aftertaste of success (laughs) and on a happy note. But I’m more excited about the year ahead now.  

What about your personal front. Will we see you settling down soon?
Yes, marriage is on my mind for sure, though I can’t say how soon yet. To be honest, I think I’ve been kind of callous about these things in the past, but now I want to maintain the sanctity of my personal life and fiercely guard whoever’s in it. I am not shying away from commitment, and I do want to see myself in that settled and serene personal space. I’m moving towards it, but it’s not something I want others to decide for me.