Playing hefty roles is not a new thing for the muscular hunk John Abraham and he has been loved by one and all in such roles. And this time, John is all set to portray a powerful role in his next helmed by Parmeet Sethi . Reportedly, John will be essaying the role of one of the most well-known wrestlers of the nation, Gulaam Mohammed, who is famous as Gama Pehlwan or Great Gama.

John Abraham will play the lead role in this flick as well as he will be producing it under his home banner JA Entertainment. The film is said to be a sports biopic. The filmmaker Parmeet Sethi stated that "Yes, I am going to direct a film on Gama Pehlwan for John and I am looking forward to it. It's going to be a very credible film." Parmeet and John are thinking of putting the flick on floors later this year. A major portion of the movie is expected to be shot in North India.