| Year | Film | John’s Role | Katrina’s Role | Box Office Verdict | Chemistry Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2009 | New York | Sam | Maya | Hit | Emotional, Heartfelt | | 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Tees Maar Khan | Anya Khan | Flop (Music Superhit) | Comic, Chaotic | | 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Cameo (Song) | Cameo (Song) | Hit | Fun, Meta | | 2013 | Race 2 | Armaan Malik | Omisha | Superhit | Erotic, Stylish |
While the films varied in genre, the moments John and Katrina created together remain etched in pop culture. Here are the most significant scenes from their collaborations.
Directed by Farah Khan, this film is often cited as a low point in both actors' careers critically, but a high point commercially due to the iconic song "Sheila Ki Jawani."
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Unlike perennial pairs like Shah Rukh-Kajol or Ranbir-Deepika, John and Katrina’s joint resume is concise but commercially potent. Here is every feature film they have appeared in together.
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This film marks their first appearance together, though strictly speaking, they do not share a romantic track. Katrina plays a patient who catches the eye of John’s character. In a chaotic comedy centered on a lying doctor (Salman Khan), John plays the handsome, no-nonsense best friend.
Notable Movie Moment: The Hospital Introduction The standout moment occurs when Mona (Katrina) enters the clinic. John’s character, Sam, is usually grumpy due to his failed marriage, but the moment he sees Katrina’s demure, saree-clad character, his eyes soften. It is a silent, 30-second sequence—just a glance across a waiting room—that hinted at the visual appeal they would later perfect. For nostalgia hunters, this film is a time capsule of "young John and baby Katrina" before they became superstars.
After New York, their journeys diverged, each defining their own legacy. | Year | Film | John’s Role |
John Abraham pivoted toward producing and "hatke" (unique) cinema. He realized his stardom could be a vehicle for stories that mainstream Bollywood ignored.
Katrina Kaif continued her reign, eventually conquering the one genre that had eluded her: dance-heavy, high-octane action.