New Delhi: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Wednesday met Bollywood actor and football enthusiast John Abraham in New Delhi. John was accompanied by Mandar Tamhane, CEO of Northeast United FC, a football club that plays in the Indian Super League (ISL).
After the meeting, Minister Scindia shared a picture and message on X, saying it was a pleasure to meet John and Mandar. He praised John’s strong passion for sports and his efforts to support young talent, especially in India’s Northeast region.
A pleasure to meet @TheJohnAbraham along with @MandarTamhane1, CEO of Northeast United FC.
Always a delight connecting with someone who also shares a deep passion for sports and a drive to scout, shape & support young talent, especially in the Northeast, which is rapidly… pic.twitter.com/ibRf07NWM0
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) June 18, 2025
Scindia said that the Northeast is becoming a hub for sports in the country and said it was delightful to connect with someone who shares the same goal of nurturing athletes from that region.
He also highlighted John’s dream of seeing Indian football reach global levels and producing players like Messi or Ronaldo from Indian soil. Scindia wished John and Northeast United FC great success in their mission to uplift Indian football.
Thank you for being so charming and dynamic. Looking forward to your support for our vision for the North East. I do promise a star in football from India 🇮🇳 @NEUtdFC https://t.co/nzHcV5YAIw
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) June 18, 2025
Responding to Scindia’s tweet, John Abraham thanked the minister for his warm gesture and called him “charming and dynamic.” He also expressed hope that the minister would support their vision for the Northeast and promised that one day, India will produce a football star.
