Emraan Hashmi is a popular Indian film actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has won several awards for his performances.
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at his life and career.
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Interesting Facts About Emraan Hashmi
- Emraan means achievement.He started his career as an assistant director for the film Raaz in 2002.
- His pet name is Emmi.
- He is known for his bold roles and is often labeled as the “serial kisser” of Bollywood.
- He ensures that his characters are well enacted.
- He is a huge romantic at heart and also an old school guy.
Early Life and Upbringing
Emraan Hashmi was born on March 24, 1979, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was born into a Muslim family and his father, Syed Anwar Hashmi, was a businessman who also acted in the mystery film Baharon Ki Manzil (1968). His mother, Maherrah Hashmi, was a homemaker.
Emraan Hashmi’s paternal grandfather, Syed Shauqat Hashmi, migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India, while his grandmother, Meherbano Mohammad Ali, was an actress who stayed in India. Meherbano Mohammad Ali later married producer-director Bhagwan Das Varma, making him Hashmi’s step-grandfather and Hashmi a part of the Varma family.
Emraan Hashmi is also a part of the Bhatt family as Meherbano was the sister of Shirin Mohammad Ali, the mother of producers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, who are thus Hashmi’s uncles. Hashmi is the cousin of director Mohit Suri, with whom he has collaborated in several films. His other cousins are actresses Pooja Bhatt and Alia Bhatt, while another cousin is actor Rahul Bhatt.
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Family Background
Emraan Hashmi is married to Parveen Shahani, and the couple has a son named Ayaan Hashmi. Emraan Hashmi has been very private about his personal life and has kept his family away from the limelight.
Rise to Stardom: How Emraan Hashmi Became a Recognized Actor
Emraan Hashmi began his career as an assistant director on the horror film Raaz (2002). He made his acting debut with the crime film Footpath (2003), and achieved his breakthrough for his starring role in the erotic thriller Murder (2004).
Hashmi went on to star in thrillers such as Kalyug (2005), Gangster: A Love Story (2006) and Awarapan (2007). His other critically or commercially successful films include Jannat (2008), Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Murder 2 (2011), The Dirty Picture (2011), Jannat 2 (2012), Shanghai (2012) and Raaz 3: The Third Dimension (2012).
This was followed by a series of poorly received films and a hiatus. He returned with the commercially successful action thriller Tiger 3 (2023).
Controversies Involving Emraan Hashmi
- Accusation of religious bias in flat ownership.
- The title change controversy of the film “Why Cheat India”.
- Cold shoulder to Shiney Ahuja.
- Association with David Hadley.
- Controversial comments about Aishwarya Rai, Mahesh Bhatt, and Mallika Sherawat.
Net Worth of Emraan Hashmi: Income Sources & Assets
Physical Appearance: Height, Weight, and Body Stats
Career, Awards, and Achievements
Emraan Hashmi has won several awards for his performances in Bollywood films. He has won three Filmfare Awards nominations and has established himself as one of the most popular and highest-paid actors of Hindi cinema. Some of his notable awards include:
- Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Thriller or Action (2012) for Murder 2
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (2013) for Shanghai
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (2014) for Ek Thi Daayan
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (2015) for Ungli
Top Movies of Emraan Hashmi — (Ranked)
Debut Film: Footpath (2003)
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Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010)
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Updated by: Rajesh Kumar
This profile was researched by Rajesh Kumar using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.