In order to prepare himself to play an NRI Muslim in Kabir Khan`s ‘New York’, Bollywood hero John Abraham, a Parsi, studied the holy book in a translation. Previously he was not aware of even a single word in the book

“It’s part of my larger determination to prepare myself completely for a part. Whether it was `New York` or now Abbas Tyrewala`s film, I’m taking time off to prepare for the film and the character. The audience today understands an honest film. That’s what I want to give,” Abraham said while talking to media.

“I only want to do roles that take me out of my comfort zone. Through my characters and performances, I want to make people comfortable with what makes me uncomfortable as a human being and an Indian,” said Abraham.

The Bollywood hunk believes that an actor has to break through his own stereotypes. By doing films like “Water”, “No Smoking” and “Kabul Express”, he tried to break the mould.