Slapping a fan: In 2023, John was accused of slapping a fan after the trailer launch of his film Force 2. However, his spokesperson denied the allegation and said that the fan had behaved irresponsibly and later apologized to John.
Calling Kareena Kapoor ‘expressionless’: In 2007, Kareena Kapoor appeared on Koffee with Karan and had said that she did not want to work with John as he was ‘expressionless’. John’s then-girlfriend Bipasha Basu had defended him and said that Kareena had too many expressions. The two actors have not worked together to date.
Angry outburst at a journalist: In 2022, John got annoyed at a journalist who asked him about the ‘unrealistic action sequences in his films’. John lost his calm and called the journalist dumb. He later explained that he got riled up when he got asked a stupid question.
Kissing Sugandha Mishra:In 2010, John had kissed Sugandha Mishra, a contestant on a singing reality show, to promote his film Jhootha Hi Sahi. This had caused a controversy as Sugandha’s grandfather had raised an issue over the matter. John was criticized for his actions.