Emraan Hashmi Announces ‘Awarapan 2’ on His 46th Birthday
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who turns 46 today, March 24, has made a special announcement for his fans. On the occasion of his birthday, Emraan has given his admirers a return gift by officially revealing the sequel to his hit film ‘Awarapan’. The actor took to social media to share the teaser of ‘Awarapan 2’, which has already created a buzz among fans.
‘Awarapan 2’ Teaser Released – A Nostalgic Return
Emraan Hashmi shared a 59-second teaser of ‘Awarapan 2’ on his “X” handle, captioning it with an emotional line: “Bas thodi der aur zinda rehne do…” (Just let me live a little longer).
What’s in the Teaser?
- The teaser revisits key moments from ‘Awarapan’ (2007), showing Emraan struggling between life, death, love, and loneliness.
Bas mujhe kuch aur der zinda rakh… #Awarapan2 in cinemas, 3rd April 2026.#Awarapan2 @VisheshB7 @Visheshfilms #MukeshBhatt #VisheshFilms pic.twitter.com/f0wt2MOH8Y
— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) March 24, 2025
- Scenes feature him standing in front of a Buddha statue, inside a mosque, and lost in deep thought.
- The teaser opens with Emraan standing on a boat, saying:
“Awarapan, dhoonda sukh, mila dard, akelapan, ek lambi talaash. Marna hi meri manzil hai kisi aur ki zindagi liye…”
- This teaser has struck a chord with his fans, reminding them of the intensity and raw emotion that made ‘Awarapan’ a cult classic.
When Will ‘Awarapan 2’ Release?
The original ‘Awarapan’ was released in 2007 and became a fan-favorite over time. After an 18-year-long wait, the sequel is finally happening! The makers have announced that ‘Awarapan 2’ will release on April 3, 2026. This means fans will have to wait one more year for the much-anticipated sequel.
Who is Directing ‘Awarapan 2’?
- The first ‘Awarapan’ was directed by Mohit Suri.
- However, based on Emraan’s social media post tagging Vikram Bhatt, speculation is that Vikram Bhatt might direct the sequel.
- The makers of Aashiqui, Murder, Gangster, Raaz, and Ghulam—all of which were huge hits—are bringing ‘Awarapan 2’ to life.
Final Thoughts
With ’s signature intensity, a dark, gripping storyline, and soulful music, ‘Awarapan 2’ promises to be one of the most anticipated Bollywood sequels. Fans are eagerly waiting for the return of Shivam Pandit, a role that made Emraan Hashmi an undisputed king of intense romantic thrillers.
