‘Awarapan 2’ teaser sparks nostalgia for the 2007 cult classic, which fans are thrilled to see Emraan Hashmi After nearly two decades, he stepped back into the shoes of his iconic character Shivam Pandit.
Emraan Hashmi thanked fans for their love
The release of the teaser has created waves of excitement across social media, with fans expressing their interest to see the story take off after all these years. Touched by the response, Emraan Hashmi took to Instagram to express his gratitude. He posted a collage combining his looks from the original ‘Awarapan’ with his sequel avatar, reflecting his long association with the character.He wrote, “Awarapan was never a film for me: it’s been 19 years since I took Shivam with me, wherever I went.”She also thanked her fans, adding, “Thank you for rooting for her, for this wonderful and loving welcome and for opening your hearts to everyone who has joined this journey since then. Watching this family grow with you is the best part of it all. #Awarapan2.”
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Running one minute and forty-five seconds, the teaser kicks off with Imran on a bike, delivering the line, “Kuch logo ki kahaniya unki marji se khatam na hoti, unki kahani, dusro ke liye likhi jati hai.” It also has a heartfelt tribute to Alia Hamid, who essayed the character Shriya Sharan In the original picture. Set to a new rendition of the beloved track ‘Toh Phir Ao’, the teaser features Emraan’s character saying, “Dard se purana rishta hai mera.” Viewers also get glimpses of it Disha PataniShabana Azmi and other cast members.
About ‘Awarapan’ and its sequel
managed by Nitin Kakkar‘Awarapan 2’ picks up the story of Shivam Pandit while ushering in a new chapter in the franchise. The original film, directed by Mohit Suri and released on June 29, 2007, starred Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Sharan. Although it initially underperformed at the box office, it has gradually developed a devoted cult fan base over the years, with songs like ‘Toh Phir Ao’ still popular on playlists.The first film centers on Shivam Pandit, a contract killer assigned to look after his boss’s mistress, who later helps her escape a life of sex trafficking to reunite with her lover. ‘Awarapan 2’ hits theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026.
