Hyderabad: Actor John Abraham and filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, who worked together on projects such as the recently released Vedaa and the 2018 movie Satyameva Jayate, first joined forces in 2007 for a romantic comedy, Salaam-E-Ishq. This film boasted a prominent ensemble cast showcasing six love stories, one of which involved Abraham paired with Vidya Balan. However, following the film's underperformance, the actor-director duo lost contact and did not communicate for several years.
During a recent conversation with a YouTube channel, Nikkhil recounted how their relationship had changed, saying, "After Salaam-E-Ishq, John and I barely met. It wasn't until we worked on Satyameva Jayate that we reestablished our friendship. In between, both of us were engrossed in our respective careers, and we didn't really connect."
Milap Zaveri's directorial Satyameva Jayate, produced by Nikkhil Advani was a surprise hit even though its 2021 sequel did not achieve the same level of success. John and Nikhil's collaboration continued with the 2019 film Batla House. Advani expressed that he enjoys a strong camaraderie with Abraham now, saying, "There's a great comfort when we work together and even when we sit down to chat."