Actor John Abraham is currently gearing up for his Independence Day release, `Vedaa`. During the promotions of the film, the actor recalled his humble beginnings and the struggle is family faced financially before joined showbiz. He revealed that as a young boy he was frustrated by the inequality around him as he went to e school filled with wealthy kids. 

In a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, John said that his humble beginnings have led him to lead a middle-class lifestyle even today. He credited his parents for his simple lifestyle. "I would like to say this on the record, my mom is 74 years old, and my father is 12 years older than her; he’s 86. To this day, the have just one small car, and they mostly travel by autos and buses. I don’t say this to create an impression, but I have middle-class values, and this is my biggest advantage,” he said.