Emraan Hashmi is a prominent Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema. Born on 24 March 1979 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he began his career in the film industry as an assistant director before making his acting debut with Footpath (2003). He gained widespread recognition with films such as Murder (2004), Zeher (2005), Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005), Gangster (2006) and Awarapan (2007).
Over a career spanning more than two decades, Hashmi has moved beyond his early romantic-thriller image and taken on a wide variety of characters. His acclaimed performances include Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), The Dirty Picture (2011), Murder 2 (2011), Shanghai (2012), Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015), Azhar (2016), Tiger 3 (2023) and Ground Zero (2025).
Emraan Anwar Hashmi was born and raised in Mumbai. He studied at Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School and later attended Sydenham College, Mumbai. Before becoming an actor, he worked as an assistant director on the 2002 film Raaz. He subsequently entered acting and made his leading debut with Footpath in 2003.
His breakthrough came during the mid-2000s with successful films including Murder, Zeher, Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Kalyug, Aksar and Gangster. His performance in Awarapan was particularly praised for its emotional depth. In 2008, Jannat became an important turning point in his career and established him as a major commercial actor.
Hashmi subsequently demonstrated greater versatility with roles in Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, The Dirty Picture, Shanghai, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Azhar, Baadshaho, Why Cheat India, Mumbai Saga, Chehre, Tiger 3 and Ground Zero. His performance as Aatish in Tiger 3 was another notable departure from his earlier romantic roles.
Hashmi also returned to one of his most memorable characters, Shivam, in Awarapan 2 (2026), continuing the story of the character nearly two decades after the original Awarapan.
Emraan Hashmi's career is notable for his transition from a star associated mainly with romantic thrillers and bold roles to an actor recognized for intense, unconventional and character-driven performances. His work in Gangster, Awarapan, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Shanghai, The Dirty Picture and Tiger 3 demonstrates his ability to portray morally complex and emotionally layered characters.
Full Name: Emraan Anwar Hashmi
Profession: Actor, Producer
Born: 24 March 1979
Birth Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Debut Film: Footpath (2003)
Years Active: 2003–present
Spouse: Parveen Shahani
Child: Ayaan Hashmi
Notable Films: Murder, Gangster, Awarapan, Jannat, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, The Dirty Picture, Shanghai, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Tiger 3, Ground Zero, Awarapan 2