Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is enjoying a massive wave of success at the Indian box office. His newest action-drama film Awarapan 2, which features actress Disha Patani alongside him in a lead role, is currently dominating theaters with impressive earnings. The film has completely overshadowed Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer Bantwara 1947, which has struggled to match the box office momentum of Emraan's release. While the original Awarapan released back in 2007 failed to perform commercially, its sequel has received overwhelming love and approval from audiences across the country nearly two decades later.
Awarapan 2 Outperforms Competition at the Box Office
Following its sensational theatrical run, Awarapan 2 has successfully secured a position among the highest grossing movies of the year. However, reaching the silver screen was not an easy task for the project. Before production commenced, no financial backer was willing to fund the movie. Producer Vishesh Bhatt had previously revealed that because the original 2007 film was a box office disappointment, investors were extremely hesitant to put their money on a sequel led by Emraan Hashmi. Despite the financial uncertainty, the production team persisted with their vision, ultimately turning the film into one of the biggest success stories of recent times.
Deep Roots in Bollywood’s Famous Bhatt Dynasty
Although Emraan Hashmi has witnessed several commercial ups and downs throughout his acting career, his personal background is deeply tied to one of the most prominent families in Indian cinema. Not many fans are aware that Emraan is closely related to Bollywood's renowned Bhatt family. Leading Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is his cousin sister. Furthermore, he shares a close familial bond with director Mohit Suri, who helmed last year's blockbuster hit film Saiyara.
Legacy from Grandmother Purnima to Father Anwar
Tracing the Hashmi family tree reveals a rich artistic history spanning multiple generations. Emraan's grandmother, Purnima Das Verma, was born as Meherbano Mohammad Ali. When she entered the film industry as an actress, she adopted the stage name Purnima. She was the maternal aunt of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. Consequently, Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt are Emraan Hashmi's cousin uncles, making Mahesh Bhatt's daughters Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt, and Pooja Bhatt his cousin sisters. While Alia Bhatt continues to rule the silver screen as a leading actress, her sister Shaheen Bhatt has established herself as a successful producer. Emraan's father, Anwar Hashmi, was also an artist who balanced his passion for acting while managing his private business enterprise.
Solid Family Support and Son’s Cancer Victory
Beyond his professional achievements, Emraan Hashmi owes much of his personal stability to his wife, Parveen Shahani. Unlike many celebrity spouses, Parveen has consistently maintained a low profile away from the public spotlight and movie industry events. The couple were childhood sweethearts who began dating during their school years before officially marrying in 2006. Over the past 20 years, they have built a peaceful and enduring marital life together. The couple has a son named Ayaan Hashmi, who was diagnosed with cancer at a young age. The family fought through the emotional and physical ordeal together until Ayaan fully recovered. Emraan later authored a poignant book detailing his son's medical journey and their brave fight against cancer.
