Happy birthday, Emraan Hashmi: 8 movies that made him a Bollywood fanatic

Breaking the mold of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi emerged as a game changer in the early 2000s, reshaping the Hindi film industry with his unique style and skills. For more than 20 years, he has continuously evolved as an actor, transforming from a “serial kisser” to a versatile actor. Known for his unconventional looks and strong performances, Emraan has left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. From playing complex characters to delivering memorable performances, he has earned critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

As the Bollywood aficionado celebrates his 45th birthday, now is the perfect time to revisit some of his best work. On the actor’s birthday, we bring you 8 outstanding films of Emraan Hashmi that have impressed the audiences so far.

1. Once Upon a Time in Mumbai
   Emraan Hashmi impressed the audience by playing Shoaib Khan, a character loosely based on Dawood Ibrahim, in this gangster film. This film brought him awards and praise. The actor showed his talent and brought depth to the film’s story.
2. Awarapan
   Despite underperforming at the box office during its release, the film achieved cult status over the years, largely due to Hashmi’s realistic and powerful performance, which connected well with audiences. .
3. gangster
   Emraan Hashmi, who played the charming but mysterious gangster, was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. While Kangana Ranaut and Shiny Ahuja played their roles well, Emraan stood out among them.
4. Jannat
   This romantic crime film directed by Kunal Deshmukh was a turning point in Emraan Hashmi’s career. The actor played a flawed character who gets caught up in a match-fixing scandal, but it was his performance that made audiences fall in love with him as an actor.
5. dirty picture
   In this biopic based on the life of controversial actress Silk Smitha, Emraan Hashmi gives a brilliant performance as a director who hates Silk but eventually falls in love with Vidya Balan’s character Silk Smitha. Ta.
6. murder
   Directed by Anurag Basu, this erotic thriller drew audiences to the theaters for its bold and exciting chemistry between Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat. Additionally, the film also succeeded with its memorable songs.
7. Shanghai
   While most Bollywood filmmakers shy away from political thrillers, Shanghai’s gripping storyline and cast, especially the film’s narrative, add depth and show just how far the actor has come. Emraan Hashmi’s top-notch performance was highly praised.
8. Hamari Aduri Kahani
   Emraan Hashmi played a mature and emotional role in this romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and was praised for his performance. On the other hand, her chemistry with Vidya Balan was loved by both the audience and critics.