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'New York' is not a US bashing film, says John Abraham

John Abraham says that New York is "not a jingoistic America bashing film" insisting that it is an objective representation.

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Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham says that New York is "not a jingoistic America bashing film" insisting that it is an objective representation of how the world and USA perceives a community post 9/11 attacks.

"It dwells on how the world and America looks at a certain community after the (9/11) attacks and vice versa. But it is not a jingoistic America bashing film. It shows both sides of the coin," John said in an interview.

High on the success of Karan Johar's gay comedy, Dostana, John said that he is ready to venture into a different genre with New York.
    
"It is a thriller and probably the best role I have done so far. I think it has been a tailor made role for me and I am proud of being a part of New York. I was born to do this role. It is a very realistic film," the model-turned-actor said.
    
John plays Sameer, an Indian student in a US university whose life revolves around his two fellow batch mates, Umar (Neil Nitin Mukesh) and Maya (Katrina Kaif). However, their whole world changes after the 9/11 attacks.
    
This is John's second film with director Kabir Khan after Kabul Express.
    
"Kabir's style of story telling is real, honest and linear. It is the same as Kabul Express. But while Kabul Express was a guerrilla film , New York is a very commercial Yash Raj movie," John said.

The actor said he had no apprehensions about New York as it has turned out to be a very good product.

"I have seen the final print of the film last week and I am very confident. I am very proud to be associated with the film. But, I leave it to the audiences to take the decision. They have to like it," he said.
    
The 36-year-old actor was all praises for co-stars Katrina and Neil. "We had a 100-day schedule in Philadelphia and the process of shooting the film was creatively satisfying," he said.
    
Talking about his other upcoming projects the actor said he had no idea why Nagesh Kukunoor's Ashayein has still not seen the light of day, "It does not seem to be releasing. I think some editing is left," he said.
    
But, he is looking forward to Hook Ya Crook, a laugh riot directed by David Dhawan, where he shares screen space with friend cricketer Mahendera Singh Dhoni.

However John refused to divulge any details of the length of Dhoni's role in the film.

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