/> In an industry notorious for delays cancellations and other self-destructive devices, here's a story that brings extreme comfort during these hard times of recession.

David Dhawan's marathon prison-break film Hook Ya Crook has wrapped up way ahead of schedule.

John who's by now habituated to delays (his most cherished film Aashayen is yet to be released) is dumbstuck.

"We've finished the film 27 days ahead of schedule! Can you believe it? And such a difficult film requiring huge amounts of canvas crowds and concentration. David Dhawan is one of the fastest and most efficient directors I've worked with."

So what does John intend to do with the David-sent bonus time?

"I'd have liked to take a holiday. But God has his own plans. I'm plunging into a month-long workshop for Abbas Tyrewala's 1: 800 Love, something I wouldn't have been able to do if David's film hadn't wrapped up well in advance."

The workshop with Abbas and his wife Pakhi will change John's speech pattern and body language, make them more casual and connected with the London-based character that he plays in the film.

John also needs to work to "normalize" his 31-inch waist and 6-feet-1-inch height to make them appear more real than Greek Godly. "I just have to be a normal guy in Abbas' film which is what I am anyway.Just have to sharpen my skills at normalcy."

No Dostana like nudes-worthy shots in 1:800 Love? John pooh-poohs the idea. "What's the big deal about nudity? Yes I have done a nude shot. When you see New York you wouldn't even notice my nudity. It comes at such a harrowing juncture of the story."

The one friend that John has in the film industry is Neil Nitin Mukesh. "I'm fiercely protective towards him. I can kill for him. You've to see what the boy has done in New York."

It seems Neil decided to go John's way by doing a nude prison sequence in Jail.

Incidentally Hook Ya Crook is supposed to be a cricket story.

"But it's not!" protests John. "It's a prison-break story. Cricket is a small part of the film. If required we're getting Dhoni on board for the film. But only if we really need him. Nobody takes Mahi for granted."