Celebrating Emraan Hashmi's birthday with five films directed by his cousin, Mohit Suri.
The game-changer of the 2000s, Emraan Hashmi, is celebrating his 46th birthday today. Born into the renowned Bhatt family, he began his career as an assistant director on the horror film Raaz. However, he soon transitioned from behind the camera to becoming a versatile actor. Known for his unconventional looks and intense performances, Emraan has made a lasting impact on Hindi cinema. With his portrayal of complex characters and memorable roles, he has earned admiration from both audiences and critics. Let’s take a look at five of his films directed by his cousin, Mohit Suri.
‘Awarapan’ is an action crime film directed by Mohit Suri and written by Shagufta Rafique. An uncredited remake of the South Korean movie ‘A Bittersweet Life,’ it features Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana in key roles. The plot revolves around gangster Shivam Pandit played by Hashmi, who is assigned by his boss, Bharat Malik, to keep watch over Malik's secret mistress, Reema. While the film received positive reviews from critics, it underperformed at the box office. However, it eventually achieved cult status and is now celebrated as one of Hashmi's standout performances.
The critically acclaimed musical romantic drama ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’ stars Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan, and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. Inspired by the real-life love story of Mahesh Bhatt's parents—Nanabhai Bhatt, Shirin Mohammad Ali, and his stepmother, Hemlata Bhatt—the film explores themes of love, loss, and longing. ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’ received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised its soulful music and the cast's emotional performances.
The second installment in the ‘Murder’ film series, the thriller ‘Murder 2’ stars Emraan Hashmi, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Prashant Narayanan, with Sulagna Panigrahi making her debut. The film is reportedly an unofficial adaptation of the 2008 South Korean movie ‘The Chaser,’ though Mahesh Bhatt denied this, claiming it was instead inspired by the 2006 Nithari killings in Noida. Some critics have hailed ‘Murder 2’ as one of the finest crime thrillers to emerge from the Hindi film industry.
‘Crook: It's Good to be Bad’ is an action thriller film directed and written by Mohit Suri. Starring Emraan Hashmi, Neha Sharma, South African model Shella Alan, and Arjan Bajwa in lead roles, the film is based on the controversy surrounding the alleged racial attacks on Indian students in Australia between 2007 and 2010. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews in India. While critics appreciated the storyline and music, they criticized its execution. However, the steamy scenes between Emraan Hashmi and Shella Alan drew significant attention and were praised by many.
The action thriller ‘Kalyug,’ written and directed by Mohit Suri, stars Emraan Hashmi, Smilie Suri, Deepal Shaw, Amrita Singh, and Ashutosh Rana. The film also marks the debut of Kunal Khemu as an adult actor. The story follows a young man seeking revenge against the adult entertainment industry after his wife takes her own life when footage of their first night is leaked online by individuals from the hotel. Critics praised ‘Kalyug’ for being a well-curated film with a contemporary and modern appeal.
