Emraan Hashmi

Emraan HashmiVijay Varma, Neil Nitin Mukesh, attended the annual iftaar party hosted by Baba Siddique and Zeeshan Siddique on Sunday.Birthday boy and actor Emraan Hashmi graced the event in an blue-white ethnic outfit.He was accompanied by his son Ayaan.Neil Nitin Mukesh graced the event with his wife.Donning embellished kurta pyjama set, Vijay Verma attended the celebrations in style.He posed with Siddhant Chaturvedi at the red carpet. Director Madhur Bhandarkar also posed with Baba and Zeeshan Siddique as he arrived to the party.Arpita Khan attended the iftar bash with her husband and actor Aayush Sharma.Bigg Boss 17 star Mannara Chopra donned a sharara set for the party.Munawar Faruqui arrived in traditional outfit.Jannat Zubair and her brother also attended the event with Faisal Khan.Twinning in white, Gauahar Khan and her husband, Zaid snapped at the bash.Director duo Abbas-Mustan also posed at the event in their iconic all-white outfit.Look at more pictures below:Like every year, this year too, a large number of film and television stars attended the party. Baba Siddiqui's annual Iftaar party is one of the most talked-about events in Bollywood. The party also holds a special space in SRK-Salman fans as this is where the two superstars buried their old rivalry by hugging each other in 2014.

Emraan Hashmi, who turned 45 today, celebrated his special day by cutting a birthday cake in the presence of fans and media personnel.In the videos captured by Mumbai-based paparazzi, Emraan can be seen smiling after seeing the cakes and love of his fans.He sported a casual yet stylish ensemble. Emraan looked handsome in a green t-shirt paired with beige pants and gray shoes.Emraan was seen cutting three birthday cakes and also posed with his fans.One of the Emraan's fans gifted him a photo frame featuring the actor and his son Ayaan.Meanwhile, on the work front, Emraan is set to make his Telugu film debut with 'They Call Him OG.'Making the day more special, makers of the upcoming film 'OG,' starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, unveiled Emraan Hashmi's first look from the film.DVV Entertainment on Sunday took to its official X handle to reveal his look, apart from the character's name in the film."Happy Birthday Omi Bhau," reads the poster, which sees him smoking.Sharing it, the producer of the film, DVV Danayya wrote, "Happy Birthday deadliest OMI BHAU...@emraanhashmi. Couldn't imagine a clash more electrifying than with #OG #TheyCallHimOG. (sic)."In the poster, the 'Jannat' actor can be seen sporting a beard with long hair and a scar on his eyebrow.Emraan also took to his Instagram to share the film's poster with a caption that read, "ambheera, Suna hai tu Bambai Aa raha hai.Vaada karta hoon : hum dono mein se kisi ek ka sar zaroor katega #TheyCallHimOG."The film stars Priyanka Arul Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj and is all set to release in September this year.Recently, Emraan made a special guest appearance in the historical thriller drama film 'Ae Watan Mere Watan.'The film is currently streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.

Happy Birthday deadliest OMI BHAU @emraanhashmiCouldnt imagine a clash more electrifying than with #OG #TheyCallHimOG DVV Entertainment (@DVVMovies) March 24, 2024"Happy Birthday Omi Bhau," reads the poster, which sees him smoking.Sharing it, the producer of the film, DVV Danayya wrote, "Happy Birthday deadliest OMI BHAU...@emraanhashmi. Couldn't imagine a clash more electrifying than with #OG #TheyCallHimOG. (sic)."In the poster, the 'Jannat' actor, who is also celebrating his birthday today, can be seen sporting a beard with long hair and a scar on his eyebrow.Emraan also took to his Instagram to share the film's poster with a caption that read, "ambheera, Suna hai tu Bambai Aa raha hai.Vaada karta hoon : hum dono mein se kisi ek ka sar zaroor katega #TheyCallHimOG."Emraan is set to make his Telugu film debut with 'They Call Him OG.' The movie is currently being filmed.The film stars Priyanka Arul Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj and is all set to release in September this year.Meanwhile, Emraan Hashmi was last seen in the historical thriller drama film 'Ae Watan Mere Watan.'The film is currently streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Shriya Saran (@shriya_saran1109)Sharing the photos, she wrote, "Happy faces@therealemraan@imouniroy. Happiness."Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, 'Showtime' is "epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema.In the show, Emraan essays the role of a producer. The show gives a sneak peek into what goes behind the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and the power struggles at the top.Earlier, speaking on working alongside Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran said, "He is such a huge star yet so humble and hardworking. The evolution of his journey is so inspiring from doing roles that made fans love him and made him a star to become an actor with nuanced performances. He has transformed himself in the best possible way."About the series, Emraan earlier said, "When you will see the characters of this show, somewhere or the other you will feel like it is based on a real-life actor or a producer or this is an amalgamation of actors, now on whom is it based in real, will have to ask the director. They have been in this industry and understood it very closely and have put it in this show in a way."The series is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Naseeruddin Shah, Mouni Roy, Shriya Saran and Mahima Makwana are also a part of the show.

The actor in the poster is dressed in a blue Nehru jacket and a white Nehru cap. Wearing black spectacles, he raises his hand with a closed fist.Have a look at the poster:View this post on InstagramA post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin)Emraan expressed his happiness on receiving the opportunity on essaying the role of Ram Manohar Lohia in the film."I have never before played the role of a freedom fighter, and getting the opportunity to step into the shoes of Ram ManoharLohia was an absolute honour. I worked closely with Kannan and Darab and looking into the extensive research they did, understanding Lohia ji's history and journey and add my own flair to it," Emraan said in a statement.He added, "His immense contributions have shaped a whole lot of India's history and is truly remarkable. I am looking forward to the audience seeing me in this new avatar. It is a privilege to be a part of a story that not only needs to be told but will also inspire."'Ae Watan Mere Watan' is a fictional tale set against the backdrop of 1942's Quit India Movement, the movie is inspired by real events and chronicles a pivotal chapter from India's quest for Independence. The film pays tribute to both-- the celebrated as well as the unsung heroes and encapsulates the bravery, patriotism, sacrifice, and persistence exhibited by the youth of India during the freedom movement, as per the statement from the film's PR team.Directed by Kannan Iyer, 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' is written by Iyer, along with Darab Farooqui. The film features Sara Ali Khan in the lead along with Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O'Neil, and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles and a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.Recently, the makers of 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' launched the film's official trailer which received good responses from the fans.The trailer takes the audience into the pre-independence era by introducing us to 22-year-old Usha (played by Sara Ali Khan), a college girl in Bombay, who in her pursuit of helping India achieve its freedom, forms an underground radio station that becomes the fuel that fires the Quit India Movement. Through her character's journey, the trailer highlights the courage, sacrifices, and resourcefulness of the youth of the nation during India's fight for freedom.The film will be streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from March 21.

"I don't know if it's a criticism but it's not the most unified industry at all points of time, because there are times where we have worked synergistically and in a better way, For example, the whole boycott trend of Bollywood, if we would have come together early on, we could have squashed it. Every industry has a few bad apples, so it's not like really tainting the industry or like the entire industry is undisciplined, it's just that some people are a little indisciplined in some way," he said.Meanwhile, Emraan is being lauded for his performance in 'Showtime', which is created by Sumit Roy. Mihir Desai has directed it.In the show, Emraan essays the role of a producer. The show gives a sneak peek into what goes behind the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and the power struggles at the top.Speaking about the series, Emraan earlier said, "When you will see the characters of this show, somewhere or the other you will feel like it is based on a real-life actor or a producer or this is an amalgamation of actors, now on whom is it based in real, will have to ask the director. They have been in this industry and understood it very closely and have put it in this show in a way."The series is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Mouni Roy, Naseeruddin Shah, Mouni Roy, Shriya Saran and Mahima Makwana are also a part of the show.

Mouni will be seen playing the role of Yasmin Ali in 'Showtime' series, which also stars Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana and Rajeev Khandelwal. Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, 'Showtime' is touted to be an "epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema", which will give the audience a sneak peek into what goes behind the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and the power struggles at the top.Speaking about the series, Emraan earlier said, "When you will see the characters of this show, somewhere or the other you will feel like it is based on a real-life actor or a producer or this is an amalgamation of actors, now on whom is it based in real, will have to ask the director. They have been in this industry and understood it very closely and have put it in this show in a way."The series will start streaming on an OTT platform on March 8.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar)Directed by Kannan Iyer, 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' is written by Iyer, along with Darab Farooqui. The film features Sara Ali Khan in the lead along with Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O'Neil, and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles and a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.The trailer takes the audience into pre-independence era by introducing us to 22-year-old Usha (played by Sara Ali Khan), a college girl in Bombay, who in her pursuit of helping India achieve its freedom, forms an underground radio station that becomes the fuel that fires the Quit India Movement. Through her character's journey, the trailer highlights the courage, sacrifices, and resourcefulness of the youth of the nation during India's fight for freedom.Talking about the film, Sara said, "Portraying such a powerful character in Ae Watan Mere Watan has been an honour beyond words. To embody the spirit of my character and diving into her consciousness and understanding what motivates and inspires her has been humbling and empowering. The film is a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless unsung heroes and a testament to the fortitude of the human spirit. I am immensely grateful to director Kannan Iyer, the team at Dharmatic Entertainment and Prime Video for the chance to be a part of this cinematic journey. Ae Watan Mere Watan celebrates the indomitable spirit of our nation, especially the youth and I am looking forward to March 21 and to bringing this story to viewers around the world.""From its very genesis, Ae Watan Mere Watan has been a deeply enriching and transformative experience for me as a filmmaker. This film, while inspired by historical events, is a homage to the unsung heroes whose extraordinary valour shaped the course of our nation's history. Through meticulous research, passionate storytelling, and years of dedication, we have strived to authentically capture the spirit of India's freedom struggle and the resilience of its people. Ae Watan Mere Watan is a labour of love and a story with a profound soul, further enriched by Sara's exceptional performance who has brought depth, nuance, and authenticity to the character. I am eager for the movie to premiere on Prime Video on March 21, and I hope that through this film, we can inspire a new generation to cherish the values of freedom, unity, and courage that define our nation's identity," stated director Kannan Iyer.On making a special guest appearance, Emraan Hashmi said, "Ae Watan Mere Watan is a heartfelt story about a lesser known chapter from India's freedom struggle. The movie is different from anything I have done thus far. To essay the role of a political leader in the midst of India's freedom struggle has been an honour. This is my second film with Kannan, who brings a unique sense of purpose brought out of passion to this story. It is also my first film with Sara, whose performance will undoubtedly leave the viewers in awe. I am excited that with Prime Video, a story as poignant as this will reach a global audience."'Ae Watan Mere Watan,' based on real-life events, is a fictional story of an underground radio station, managed by a brave young girl, that altered the path of India's freedom struggle.Drawing inspiration from freedom fighter Usha Mehta's incredible journey, the film pays respect to both recognized and unseen warriors, capturing the bravery, patriotism, sacrifice, and determination displayed by India's young throughout the freedom movement.The film will be streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from March 21.

Shriya Saran, who is currently busy promoting her upcoming drama 'Showtime', shared her experience working with Emraan Hashmi.Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, 'Showtime' is touted to be an "epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema," which will give the audience a sneak peek into what goes behind the multi-million-dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and the power struggles at the top.Actors Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Mahima Makwana, Rajeev Khandelwal, and Shriya Saran will be seen in the lead roles.Speaking on working alongside Emraan HashmiShriya Saran said, "He is such a huge star yet so humble and hardworking. The evolution of his journey is so inspiring from doing roles that made fans love him and made him a star to become an actor with nuanced performances. He has transformed himself in the best possible way."Talking about the Karan Johar show that deals with "nepotism', Shriya said, "In a Karan Johar show, it was very beautiful when everybody started talking about their back story. Ajay Devgn and Karan spoke about their struggles. It was an eye-opener. We tend to forget, that no matter whether you are an outsider or you come from a film background everyone has faced problems."She added, "At one point in my life, I started taking things for granted, till life slapped me around and I realized my mistake. That humbled me, failures teach you more than success. We tend to forget the struggles we have faced to get the success we did."Recently, the makers unveiled the trailer for the show.In the trailer, Emraan is seen playing the role of an influential film producer. The reporter, played by Mahima Makwana, can be heard discussing topics like nepotism on television.Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra and Mihir Desai are serving as the executive producers of the show.'Showtime' will be out on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on March 8.

There was speculation that Emraan would play the role of a villain in the upcoming Don. However, with Emraan's post, it has become clear that someone else is cast as the antagonist in the film.Meanwhile, Kiara Advani has recently joined Ranveer Singh in 'Don 3'.In August 2023, Farhan had in a special announcement video revealed that Ranveer Singh will be the new Don in the third film of the hit franchise.In the teaser, Ranveer was seen seated in a building with his back to the camera. He lit up a cigarette, introduced himself as Don, and then turned to face the camera.He wore a leather jacket and matching pants for the dapper look and accessorized it with leather boots and matching sunglasses.Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan played the character in the earlier versions.The 'Don' series has always been associated with compelling stories, exhilarating action, and unforgettable moments.'Don' starred Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Boman Irani in prominent roles. The film was released in 2006 and won Best Asian Film at the Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival. Later, its sequel was released in 2011 and was declared a hit.Actor Hrithik Roshan was seen in a special appearance role in 'Don 2'.Farhan's directorial was a remake of 1978's 'Don', featuring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.