Emraan Hashmi overwhelmed by fans' love for Awarapan 2: 19 years of carrying Shivam
Actor Emraan Hashmi thanked fans for the overwhelming response to the Awarapan 2 teaser. He said he has carried Shivam Pandit with him for the past 19 years. The sequel to the 2007 cult classic is scheduled to release on August 14, 2026.
Actor Emraan Hashmi has expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans after the teaser of Awarapan 2 received an overwhelming response. Nearly two decades after Awarapan (2007) became a cult favourite, the actor thanked audiences for continuing to love Shivam Pandit as the sequel gears up for its theatrical release.
On Tuesday, Emraan shared a collage on Instagram featuring two images - one of his character Shivam Pandit from the original film and another from the recently released Awarapan 2 teaser.
In the caption, he wrote, “Awarapan has never been just a film for me - it’s been 19 years of carrying Shivam with me, wherever I went (sic)."
He also thanked fans for their unwavering support over the years.
“Thank you for rooting for him, for this grand and loving welcome, and for opening your hearts to everyone who’s joined the journey since. Watching this family grow with you has been the best part of all of this. #Awarapan2 (sic)," he wrote.
The teaser for Awarapan 2, released on the 19th anniversary of the original film, instantly struck a chord with fans by revisiting the world of Shivam Pandit. It marks the return of Emraan Hashmi's beloved character, whose apparent death at the end of the first film had left audiences heartbroken.
The teaser opens with Shivam's mysterious return, accompanied by a voiceover reflecting on destiny and the idea that some stories are beyond one's control. It also shows him visiting Aaliyah's grave while grappling with his inner conflict between life and death.
As the teaser progresses, Shivam is seen battling enemies and confronting emotional turmoil before delivering the powerful closing line, “Iss baar ya to ye Awarapan khatam hoga ya main."
Awarapan 2 is the sequel to Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri's 2007 cult crime drama. The film is directed by Nitin Kakkar, best known for Filmistaan and Jawaani Jaaneman, and written by Bilal Siddiqi.
Apart from Emraan Hashmi, the sequel also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi. Awarapan 2 is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
Actor Emraan Hashmi has expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans after the teaser of Awarapan 2 received an overwhelming response. Nearly two decades after Awarapan (2007) became a cult favourite, the actor thanked audiences for continuing to love Shivam Pandit as the sequel gears up for its theatrical release.
On Tuesday, Emraan shared a collage on Instagram featuring two images - one of his character Shivam Pandit from the original film and another from the recently released Awarapan 2 teaser.
In the caption, he wrote, “Awarapan has never been just a film for me - it’s been 19 years of carrying Shivam with me, wherever I went (sic)."
He also thanked fans for their unwavering support over the years.
“Thank you for rooting for him, for this grand and loving welcome, and for opening your hearts to everyone who’s joined the journey since. Watching this family grow with you has been the best part of all of this. #Awarapan2 (sic)," he wrote.
The teaser for Awarapan 2, released on the 19th anniversary of the original film, instantly struck a chord with fans by revisiting the world of Shivam Pandit. It marks the return of Emraan Hashmi's beloved character, whose apparent death at the end of the first film had left audiences heartbroken.
The teaser opens with Shivam's mysterious return, accompanied by a voiceover reflecting on destiny and the idea that some stories are beyond one's control. It also shows him visiting Aaliyah's grave while grappling with his inner conflict between life and death.
As the teaser progresses, Shivam is seen battling enemies and confronting emotional turmoil before delivering the powerful closing line, “Iss baar ya to ye Awarapan khatam hoga ya main."
Awarapan 2 is the sequel to Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri's 2007 cult crime drama. The film is directed by Nitin Kakkar, best known for Filmistaan and Jawaani Jaaneman, and written by Bilal Siddiqi.
Apart from Emraan Hashmi, the sequel also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi. Awarapan 2 is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
