Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1979-03-24
- Born Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Also Known As:
Emraan Anwar Hashmi, عمران هاشمی
Emraan Hashmi
Emraan Hashmi is a prominent Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi cinema. Born on March 24, 1979, in Mumbai, he is part of the well-known Bhatt film family, being the nephew of director-producers Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt. He began his career as an assistant director for the 2002 film Raaz before making his acting debut in the 2003 film Footpath. He rose to fame with his role in the 2004 erotic thriller Murder, which established him as a leading man in the industry.Over the years, Emraan Hashmi has become known for his distinctive on-screen persona and has delivered a number of successful films with popular musical soundtracks, earning him the moniker "hitmaker." His career highlights include acclaimed performances in films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), The Dirty Picture (2011), and Shanghai (2012), which earned him critical praise and award nominations. He has also starred in commercially successful films like Jannat (2008) and Murder 2 (2011).In his personal life, Emraan Hashmi is married to Parveen Shahani, whom he wed in 2006. They have a son, Ayaan Hashmi. He is also a co-author of the book "The Kiss of Life: How a Superhero and My Son Defeated Cancer," which details his son's battle with cancer. After a successful career in Bollywood, he has expanded his work into the South Indian film industry, making his Telugu debut as the antagonist Omi Bhau in the 2025 film They Call Him OG.
