That John Abraham is Director Sanjay Gupta's favourite actor is known to all. And now, the director has roped in John for his next film too.

After working with Gupta in four films, John will next be seen playing a gangster in 'Jazbaa' which also marks Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's comeback post her pregnancy.

Sources reveal that John will be playing a character modelled on gangster Abu Salem after he was extradited to India.

While John and Aishwarya have been confirmed, the rest of the cast is yet to be finalized.

'Jazbaa' is an action-thriller that goes on floors in January 2015.