Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who is known for films like ‘Gangster’, ‘Zeher’, ‘Awarapan’ and ‘Shanghai’, has joined the cast of director Sujeeth’s gangster drama ‘OG’. The film also stars power star Pawan Kalyan and Priyanka Mohan in the lead. Emraan joined the cast as the film’s third schedule currently progresses in Hyderabad. He will make his foray into Telugu cinema with the movie and will be seen essaying the role of Pawan Kalyan’s nemesis in the film.
Talking about making debut in the Telugu film industry, Emraan shared: “I am excited to embark on this new journey with ‘OG’. The movie has a strong and gripping script and it offers me a challenging role that I am looking forward to working with Pawan Kalyan Sir, Sujeeth, Danayya Sir and the team. I am confident that we will create a memorable cinematic experience for the audience.”
The film also stars Arjun Das and Sriya Reddy in key roles in the film. With music by Thaman S., ‘OG’ is produced D.V.V. Danayya, written and directed by Sujeeth under DVV Entertainments banner. The film also has veteran actor Prakash Raj in a prominent role.
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Emraan Hashmi makes Telugu debut; joins Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka in ‘OG’
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It took 6 months planning to execute SRK’s scene with Salman in ‘Tiger 3’
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to enter the Tiger franchise through an adrenaline pumping action sequence that will be shot for seven days in Mumbai end April.
What’s to note is that this sequence has been planned by Aditya Chopra and ‘Tiger 3’ director Maneesh Sharma for over six months so that it can become a talking point for the nation. “When SRK & Salman’s sequence was planned for ‘Pathaan’, the makers realised that such cross-overs of super-spies will need to go a notch higher every single time it happens because that’s the biggest USP for audiences.” “So, the writer, Adi and Maneesh went into a huddle and took six months to write and visualise Pathaan’s entry in Tiger’s timeline! Every detail of this shoot has been planned keeping in mind that it needs to deliver full on paisa vasool entertainement that is also a spectacle for audiences,” informs a senior trade source. ‘Tiger 3’ starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif as Zoya & Emraan Hashmi as Tiger’s nemesis is set to release this Diwali. Source: IANS -
Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Selfiee’ fails to impress
Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi-starrer Selfiee is struggling at the box office. The film, that released on February 24, became the lowest opener of Akshay in over a decade with just Rs 3 crore. And now, it continues seeing a decline in its box office collections. The film earned less than Rs 2 crore in India on Wednesday, March 1, despite having two big stars in lead roles. Selfiee is a remake of the Malayalam drama Driving License. It starred Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead roles, and was a huge hit. However, the same can’t be said about Selfiee.
Selfiee brings together Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi in lead roles. The film graced theatres on February 24. It marks Akshay’s first film of the year. According to trade estimates, the film is not doing a good business at the box office. On Day 6, March 1, Selfiee saw a drastic drop and raked in just Rs 1 crore. Hence, its total domestic box office collection would now stand at Rs 13.70 crore. Meanwhile, Selfiee had an overall 9.70 per cent Hindi occupancy on March 1.
Selfiee released in theatres on February 24. The storyline of the film follows a Bollywood superstar Vijay Kumar who needs to get a new driver’s license from an RTO officer. However, a misunderstanding leads to a war of words between the two, eventually escalating into a feud which is played out in front of the entire country.
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Emraan Hashmi, Akshay Kumar announce Driving License remake
Akshay Kumar on Wednesday took to his social media platforms to share a few selfies and announce their new project, Selfiee, together. Initially teasing his fans and followers, Akshay shared a solo selfie followed by one with Emraan Hashmi. Akshay and Emraan are seen riding their bikes in a scenic mountain background. Akshay wrote, “Found myself the perfect #Selfiee partner! Hey @karanjohar, have we slayed this selfie game or what??? @therealemraan.”
Emraan shared the same picture on his Instagram handle and wrote, “Joining the #Selfiee club with @akshaykumar!.”
Karan Johar also shared a teaser of Selfiee that has Akshay and Emraan dancing together, and wrote, “Presenting #Selfiee starring two absolutely smashing actors – Akshay Kumar & Emraan Hashmi and directed by Raj Mehta. Hop into the frame and pose because shooting begins soon!”
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If you aren’t on your toes, someone else will grab your position: Emraan Hashmi
Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi says it is crucial for actors to constantly strive to do better as complacency can get them out of the race in the highly competitive film industry.
Hashmi, who has been in Bollywood since the early 2000s, said he has been able to do diverse work because he recognised early that only love for his craft could sustain him in the long run.
“Actors, generally, are insecure. Those who say they are not are lying. If you are not going to be on your toes, you won’t be around. Someone else standing in that line, a newcomer or a peer, will grab it from you. It is that quest and struggle,” Hashmi told PTI.
According to the actor, seeking fame is not the right thing to do as one should be passionate about their craft.
“It is not so much the fear of anonymity, that should never be the case. Being famous is just a byproduct of what you do. Seeking fame isn’t the right thing to do, there has to be an inherent love for films and the filmmaking process. That’s what I love, which is why I will never be complacent,” Hashmi added.
The first half of Emraan Hashmi’s career in the 2000s was dominated by commercial hits like Gangster, Jannat and Once Upon a Time In Mumbaai, while in the last decade he switched to dramas like Dibakar Banerjee’s Shanghai, dark comedy Ghanchakkar and made his digital debut with Netflix series Bard of Blood in 2019.
The 42-year-old actor said he aims to put himself in challenging situations, seeking roles that will “shake” him off of his comfort zone.
“The day I feel that this is giving me the feeling of been there, done that, I will kick myself, to get up and do something that scares me. I have been part of that rut where I have done films that felt like a ”been there, done that” situation and it is not fun. You should constantly try to do films that scare you.”
Hashmi, however, is aware that getting projects which will push him as an actor are not easy as “luck” plays a huge role in finding the right story.
“When something is successful, people want to replicate that. Producers have a different way of looking at things, they factor in economics and I don’t blame them. But as a creative person, you have to walk that fine line and maintain that balance,” he added.
Emraan Hashmi is currently seen in the thriller Chehre, which released theatrically last week. Hashmi will also be seen in the remake of the hit Malayalam film Ezra, which the actor said is most likely to release in October.
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Salman goes into beast mode for ‘Tiger 3’
Superstar Salman Khan’s latest Instagram post is proof of the fact that he is preparing hard for his role in his most anticipated film ‘Tiger 3’.
Hopping onto Instagram, Salman posted a video of his workout session at a gym. In the clip, one can see Salman’s reflection in a gym’s windowpane where he is seen working on his biceps.
“I think this guy is training for Tiger 3,” Salman captioned the video.
Salman’s post has left his fans super impressed. “Oh my god… can’t wait to see your transformation,” a user commented. “Amazing,” another one wrote. “Bhai jaan aapki koi takkar nahi kar sakta,” commented yet another Instagram user.
Several others dropped heart and fire emojis in the comments section of the post.
Earlier, Emraan Hashmi, who will be seen essaying the role of the antagonist in ‘Tiger 3’, too took to Instagram to show off his washboard abs. In the photo, Emraan is seen standing in his gym dressed in his joggers, a headband and a mask, flaunting his ripped body.
For the unversed, the first movie in the ‘Tiger’ franchise was ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ (2012), directed by Kabir Khan. The second instalment ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (2017) was helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The third will be helmed by Maneesh Sharma.
As per media reports, after a gap of three months, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif will resume the shooting of ‘Tiger 3’ in Mumbai from July 23. The international schedule of the film is reportedly slated for August.