Emraan Hashmi is experiencing a remarkable career resurgence. The actor recently shared insights into his busy professional life, reflecting on his journey from a viral cameo to critically acclaimed roles.
Emraan Hashmi on His Hectic Work Schedule
In an exclusive conversation, Emraan Hashmi opened up about his packed schedule. He described the past year as incredibly hectic but in a positive way.
Hashmi explained, "Yeah, the thing is, it just so happens that I'm doing a lot of good work now. So I'd be a fool to let it go."
He continued, "Sometimes you forget when you're choosy and you feel you're getting only one or two films that are good, you pick those up. Sometimes you get five or six films and you have to make all of them work. So it gets hectic. But in a good way. It's a good hectic. I wouldn't complain about it."
Reflecting on the Viral 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' Cameo
Hashmi's cameo appearance in Aryan Khan's 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' took everyone by surprise with its viral success. Playing an intimacy coach, the two-day role captured massive fan attention.
The actor expressed his amazement, saying, "I myself don't know how it happened. It's just something that the fans can answer. It is their tribute to whatever happened and their acknowledgement and their love."
He extended his gratitude to the entire team behind the project. "It's a big thank you to Aryan Khan, writers Bilal Siddiqui and Manav Chauhan, the entire team at Red Chillies, and Netflix. They kind of got me in the show with a well-written cameo and it just blew up."
Exploring New Territory in 'Taskaree'
Emraan Hashmi recently ventured into new cinematic territory with Neeraj Pandey's international smuggling thriller 'Taskaree'. In the film, he portrays a customs officer navigating the dangerous world of airport smuggling syndicates.
Hashmi revealed what attracted him to this role. "What brought me to this was Neeraj Pandey, his vision of playing out a world of smuggling in international flights at our airports."
He added, "The role of a customs officer is something I was always intrigued about, it's something I wanted to explore. Finally, when Neeraj Pandey said that this is the character, I grabbed it with both hands because it would be a fool as an actor to let that go."
About the Thriller 'Taskaree'
'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web' released on January 14, 2026, featuring Emraan Hashmi as Arjun Meena. His character serves as a disciplined customs officer at Mumbai Airport.
Arjun Meena leads an elite task force with a crucial mission. He must dismantle a global smuggling syndicate operated by crime boss Bada Choudhary, portrayed by Sharad Kelkar.
The film explores several intense themes:
- High-stakes corruption within airport systems
- Internal betrayals among law enforcement
- The gritty reality of international smuggling networks
- Personal and professional conflicts faced by customs officers
This role marks another significant step in Hashmi's shift toward more complex and challenging characters, demonstrating his evolving range as a performer in contemporary Bollywood cinema.
