Rich lineage
Despite his parents not being involved in cinema, his grandmother Purnima Das Verma, who was an Indian film actress, served as an inspiration for him to pursue a career in films.
Family connections
Interestingly, Emraan is related to several renowned figures in Bollywood, including actresses Alia Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt, as well as actor Rahul Bhatt. This familial connection traces back to his grandmother Purnima Das being the sister of the mother of film producers Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, making Mahesh and Mukesh his uncles.
Education
In terms of education, Emraan attended Sydenham College in Mumbai, a commerce college, after completing his schooling. Despite earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mumbai, he admits to feeling disinterested in economics and considers his college years as somewhat wasted.
Thriller genre
He is credited with reviving the thriller genre in Bollywood, delivering impactful performances in successful thrillers such as “Zeher” (2005), “Aashiq Banaya Aapne” (2005), “Kalyug” (2005), “Aksar” (2006), and “Gangster” (2006). However, his frequent on-screen kissing scenes earned him the moniker “Serial Kisser,” which, while initially helpful, also became a bit of a burden as it overshadowed other aspects of his work.
Collaborated extensively with musician Himesh Reshammiya
Emraan has collaborated extensively with musician Himesh Reshammiya on numerous hit songs, with some mistaking them for the same person due to their collaborations.
Emraan Hashmi buys Rolls-Royce Ghost after the success of ‘Tiger 3’; takes out his brand new car on a test drive
Highest grossing movie
One of Emraan’s highest-grossing films is “The Dirty Picture” (2011), and he was initially considered for a role in “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” but was later replaced by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He has also been part of controversies, such as his comment about Aishwarya Rai on “Koffee with Karan.”
Uphill times
Aside from his film career, Emraan married Parveen Shahani in 2006, and they have a son named Ayaan Hashmi, who battled cancer and successfully overcame it. Emraan’s book “Kiss of Life” chronicles his son’s journey through cancer.