And when he decided to talk about politics he became bold and said he detested Indian politicians.
He snubbed them for not being able to present role models for our youth.
He's said blatantly, "I don't think there is anyone who I should emulate because none in this country comes close to my ideologies. But yes, I think US President Barack Obama is the one who I can praise as a politician. If given an opportunity, I would love to enact a character like Obama than any other Indian politician."
Recently while launching a campaign called the ‘Ungli Utha Vote Kar' to encourage the youth of this country to come forward and vote, he expressed his concern on low voting percentage in the country and felt that young people should vote more.
Said he, "I have been regularly casting my vote and I associated myself with this campaign as a representative of India's youth brigade. I am more than happy if my effort brings any change among the people of this country."
John doesn't mind actors becoming politicians but he wouldn't want to personally walk that road.
He's stated, "It's good. I don't think there is anything wrong if actors are going into politics with the sense of a social responsibility. It's wrong to say that money is the driving force for everyone to enter politics. I don't think so I would ever join politics! There is a complete no from my side as far as politics is concerned."
This statement almost came as a support to Sanjay Dutt who is facing stiff resistance from his own family members for stepping into politics.