Raaz 3: No more sequels for Emraan Hashmi

Mumbai: After being part of sequels like 'Raaz', 'Jannat' and 'Murder', actor Emraan Hashmi seems to have had enough of it and says he will be doing no more of it in the near future.

"I don't think I will be doing a sequel for a while after this. But these films have been successful from the beginning of my career, and nowadays a fashion of sequels is on, so we thought that it's great that we should take hit films ahead and make them into a series," he said in a group interaction.

'Raaz' franchise started in 2002 and its second instalment came in 2009 and it was titled 'Raaz - The Mystery Continues'. Produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, 'Raaz 3' revolves around the downfall in an actress's life and how she turns to black magic. It has been directed by Vikram Bhatt and also stars Bipasha Basu and Esha Gupta.

'Raaz 3' is an upcoming Bollywood suspense thriller directed by Vikram Bhat. A still from Raaz 3.
'Raaz 3' in 3D is the newest venture of Fox Star and Vishesh Studio. A still from Raaz 3.
Vishesh Films announced their two film deal with Fox Star studio for their upcoming 3D film 'Raaz 3'. A still from Raaz 3.
Raaz 3 stars Emraan Hashmi, Bipasha Basu and Esha Gupta in the lead roles. A still from Raaz 3.
The horror flick is produced by Mahesh Bhatt. A still from Raaz 3.
The film is a sequel to Raaz %u2013 The Mystery Continues (2009) which was a sequel to Raaz (2002). A still from Raaz 3.
Jacqueline Fernandez and Niharika Bhatnagar feature in cameo appearances. A still from Raaz 3.
Bipasha Basu says she had no reason to hire a body double for the shoot of the poster as she is comfortable with her toned body. A still from Raaz 3.
Bipasha Basu, who was a part of the first film of the Raaz series, has made a comeback after opting out of the second film. A still from Raaz 3.
Actress Bipasha Basu had said she was getting goose bumps before dubbing for Raaz 3. A still from Raaz 3.
Basu started her Bollywood career with Ajnabee but got her first box office hit with the first installment of the film. A still from Raaz 3.
The 3D film is slated for a September 7 release. A still from Raaz 3.
Raaz, the 2002 hit film, starred Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea as a couple who have moved to Ooty to save their failing marriage. A still from Raaz 3.
Raaz - The Mystery Continues, the 2009 supernatural horror film, starred Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Ranaut. A still from Raaz 3.
The original choice for the female lead of the film was Jacqueline Fernandez, but she had opted out. A still from Raaz 3.
Bipasha Basu was praised for her role in Raaz, and was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress Award. A still from Raaz 3.
Bipasha Basu's 'Raaz 3' poster has already created a buzz and the actress says she had no qualms going bold for the shoot as it was required to show the film's theme in the right light. A still from Raaz 3.
The 33-year-old actress, who shot for the campaign minus a body double, decided to go all out for the poster even though the makers were a bit hesitant to approach her for the shoot. A still from Raaz 3.
The promo of the 3D horror film, directed by Vikram Bhatt and also starring Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta, was initially scheduled to be released alongside 'Jism 2' on August 3. A still from Raaz 3.

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Raaz 3: No more sequels for Emraan Hashmi

Bipasha Basu with Emraan Hashmi in Raaz 3

What makes Emraan is the commercial appreciation that his films get. "I am happy and I hope that it stays that way. I always wanted to become a popular actor from the beginning of my career. I always wanted that my films have some sort of commercial aspect and draw mass audience," he said.

After being part of films like 'Shanghai', the actor is on a lookout for something new. "The character should be good and different and something which I have not played before. I also see the commercial viability of the film and how different it is... what kind of change it brings," he added.