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John Abraham recently opened up about his conscious decision to skip Bollywood parties—not because he lacks fun, but because he doesn't drink, hates the stench of alcohol, and sleeps early. He says he wakes up at 4:30 a.m., dives into world news and scripts, and prefers a disciplined, focused life far from the glamor and gossip. He and his wife Priya Runchal share the same values, and that's what keeps their relationship scandal-free.
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