I'd rather walk my own path: Emraan Hashmi

I'd rather walk my own path: Emraan Hashmi Mumbai: Actor Emraan Hashmi says he does not want to be a part of any particular list of actors as he does not want to get 'bracketed'. With the recent string of hits from 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbai', 'Murder 2', 'The Dirty Picture' to 'Jannat 2' -- added to his track record, Emraan is being considered as a bankable star. "I never wanted to be part of any...
12:58 PM, May 23, 2012

'Jannat 2' star Emraan wants riskier films

'Jannat 2' star Emraan wants riskier films Mumbai: He is tasting success film after film, but Emraan Hashmi is not willing to fit into the category of Bollywood's A-list stars. He doesn't want to play it safe and says he is ready to take risks just as he has done with every project so far. "I have never really wanted to sort myself and other actors by that list. I have always done films that I believed...
10:44 AM, May 10, 2012

Post 'Jannat 2', Esha Gupta all for 'Chakravyuh'

Post 'Jannat 2', Esha Gupta all for 'Chakravyuh' Mumbai: Esha Gupta, who sizzled on screen in her bold and glamorous role in 'Jannat 2', will be seen in a deglamourised avatar in 'Chakravyuh'. The newcomer says she would like to be moulded into a good performer. "It's a de-glam role. I am playing a IPS officer and you will see me in uniform," Esha, who debuted with Vishesh Films' 'Jannat 2', told IANS. Directed by Prakash Jha, 'Chakravyuh'...
05:20 PM, May 09, 2012
Filmi fiscal: Good opening for 'Jannat 2'

Filmi fiscal: Good opening for 'Jannat 2'

Made with a budget of 12 crores, Jannat 2 is a money spinner for the Bhatts, but failed to impress critics. ...
07:34 PM, May 08, 2012

Why Emraan needs to break out of the Bhatt camp

Why Emraan needs to break out of the Bhatt camp New Delhi: 'Jannat 2' has become a hit. Emraan Hashmi's lucky phase continues. This is his third straight hit after 'Murder 2' and 'The Dirty Picture'. However, if the reports from trade analysts and movie goers are to be believed then the business of 'Jannat 2' has started to lose momentum. This shouldn't be a surprise as 'Jannat 2' is far away from perfection. Retaining a franchise name could be...
02:25 PM, May 08, 2012

Box Office: 'Jannat 2' shines, 'Fatso' fails

Box Office: 'Jannat 2' shines, 'Fatso' fails Mumbai: The weekend gone by reaffirmed the draw of the Emraan Hashmi-Bhatt brothers combination. Their newest film 'Jannat 2' not only registered good numbers but also ensured profits in the opening weekend itself, points out trade experts. On the other hand, 'Fatso', ironically, attracted the thinnest audience ever. Prakhar Joshi, programming head of a national multiplex chain, says that 'Jannat 2' opened on a very good note on Friday. He...
11:13 AM, May 08, 2012

Shanghai: Emraan Hashmi plays a porn filmmaker

Shanghai: Emraan Hashmi plays a porn filmmaker Mumbai: Emraan Hashmi, who will be seen as a porn filmmaker in Dibakar Banerjee's upcoming political thriller 'Shanghai', Sunday said he had gained nine to 10 kg for the role. This film is all set to be released on June 8. Hashmi said he plays the role of a porn filmmaker called Joginder Parmar. "I play the role of Joginder Parmar. He is a very rooted and real character. He...
12:18 PM, May 07, 2012

BO: 'Jannat 2' makes Rs 8.5 crore on first day

BO: 'Jannat 2' makes Rs 8.5 crore on first day New Delhi: Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta starrer 'Jannat 2' has received a good opening. On the first day 'Jannat 2' made Rs 8.52 crore in India. After 'Agneepath' and 'Housefull 2', this is the third biggest opening of the year so far. The film has been rated average by the critics. Film critic Taran Adarsh lately posted on twitter, "Jannat 2 earns Rs 8.52 crore net on Friday, excellent....
11:32 AM, May 07, 2012

Emraan defends 'Jannat 2' against plagiarism

Emraan defends 'Jannat 2' against plagiarism Mumbai: Emraan Hashmi, lead actor of 'Jannat 2', has denied allegations that the movie is plagiarized. He says the person hurling the charge is simply trying to draw mileage. "It's completely uncalled for and our conscience is clear. There are people who link their name with a film to get mileage out of it," the 33-year-old said here. "We are clear that this ('Jannat 2') is an original script, original...
06:07 PM, May 05, 2012
Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Jannat 2', 'Fatso', 'Hugo'

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Jannat 2', 'Fatso', 'Hugo'

This week Rajeev Masand reviews Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Jannat 2', Rajat Kapoor's 'Fatso' and Hollywood release 'Hugo'. ...
04:55 PM, May 05, 2012

Masand: 'Jannat 2' could have been better

Masand: 'Jannat 2' could have been better Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, Esha Gupta Director: Kunal Deshmukh 'Jannat 2' is no sequel to the 2008 film about a petty gambler seduced into a career of high-stakes match-fixing. But the protagonist of this new film, played once again by Emraan Hashmi, faces a moral dilemma similar to the one the hero of the previous film did. Hashmi stars as Sonu Dilli, a local gun-seller in the Capital, who...
11:01 PM, May 04, 2012

'Jannat 2' ad showing Emraan smoking unlawful

'Jannat 2' ad showing Emraan smoking unlawful New Delhi: Newspaper advertisements of the film 'Jannat 2' showing actor Emraan Hashmi smoking a cigarette violated anti-tobacco laws, an NGO said Thursday pointing to the violation. In a letter to the health ministry and the information and broadcasting ministry, HRIDAY (Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth) pointed to 'blatant violations of the rules' in the print advertisements. "These ads, showing Hashmi smoking, have been published in supplements of leading...
04:17 PM, May 04, 2012

Tweet Review: 'Jannat 2', first day, first show

Tweet Review: 'Jannat 2', first day, first show New Delhi: Bhatt camp is known for producing fast paced thrillers with good production values. They have again come up with 'Jannat 2' starring Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta in the lead roles. The film seems to be inspired from the illegal arms trading in North India where Hashmi plays a Delhi based smuggler Sonu. The songs of the film are already chartbusters and it has been publicized well too,...
11:02 AM, May 04, 2012
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