The man who gave us some of the steamiest on-screen moments and became a household name for his oh-so-passionate roles – Emraan Hashmi. The ‘serial kisser’ of Bollywood himself has opened up about the label that followed him post his iconic film Murder. And trust us, his journey is as sizzling as his on-screen romances!
Emraan Hashmi: From Intense Lover to Serial Kisser
Emraan Hashmi first shot to fame with Anurag Basu’s 2004 erotic thriller Murder. Remember those intense, obsessive lover vibes and the bold kissing scenes that had everyone talking? Yup, that was Emraan making his mark in Bollywood. This film wasn’t just a hit, it set the stage for Emraan’s image as Bollywood’s ‘serial kisser’.
In a recent podcast with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, Emraan got candid about his career and how he embraced this steamy persona. “I don’t blame the audience. A large part of my career until 2009, 7-8 saal tak, woh image thaa mera joh producers sell kar rahey the. Mai khud sell kar raha tha (A large part of my career till 2009, for 7-8 years, it was my image that the producers were selling. I was selling it myself),” he confessed. Talk about being self-aware and owning it!
Reflecting on his lip-lock scenes in Murder, Emraan pointed out how they were a ‘sticking point’ in Hindi cinema. Back then, audiences weren’t quite used to such bold and unapologetic characters. Emraan’s roles often had a rebellious streak, engaging in activities that were a far cry from the righteous heroes of the time. This was a game-changer and added a spicy new dimension to Bollywood’s narrative.
Emraan’s candid chat highlights not just his personal growth, but also the evolving dynamics of Bollywood. His willingness to discuss this bold phase of his career shows how far the industry has come. And let’s not forget, this man is all about versatility.
After making a memorable cameo in Sara Ali Khan’s 2024 film Ae Watan Mere Watan, Emraan is all set to make waves in the Telugu film industry with OG and G2.
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