- By Aarushi Raina
- Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Emraan Hashmi sparked curiosity among netizens by dropping a teaser for his movie Awarapan, which left social media guessing whether it hinted at a much-awaited sequel or a re-release. The movie, released in 2007 and directed by Mohit Suri, earned widespread appreciation for Hashmi's power-packed performance. Its gripping storyline and hit songs still evoke nostalgia among movie lovers. His post has now created a buzz on social media.
Emraan Hashmi took to his Instagram handle and shared an animated video featuring his iconic character from Awarapan. In the clip, his character is seen traveling in a boat against a sunset backdrop and releasing pigeons from a cage. A dialogue from Awarapan plays in the background, with Hashmi’s voice saying, "Maine maut ko bohot kareeb se dekha hai. Kisi aur ke zindagi ke liye marna hi meri zindagi hai." The teaser concludes with a bloodied hand holding a gun. Sharing the post, he wrote, “Jummah Mubarak.”
Fans flooded the comments section, speculating whether this was a hint at Awarapan 2 or a re-release of the film. One user wrote, "Awarapan 2 happening," while another commented, "Re-release Awarapan." Another fan said, "2007 golden year my life because Awarapan was special for me."
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About Awarapan Movie
Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Awarapan was released in 2007. The intense action-drama explores the story of a henchman working for a Hong Kong-based gangster, Malik (played by Ashutosh Rana). Loyal to his boss, Emraan Hashmi’s character keeps an eye on Reema (Shriya Saran), a woman held by the gangster. As he learns more about her, he disobeys Malik’s orders to kill her and instead helps her reunite with her lover. This triggers a confrontation that leads to his redemption. Though the film struggled at the box office initially, its captivating storyline eventually earned the deserved appreciation. Besides its gripping narrative, tracks like Toh Phir Aao and Tera Mera Rishta were hits and still top the charts among music lovers.