‘Awarapan 2’ teaser has sparked nostalgia for the 2007 cult classic, with fans delighted to see Emraan Hashmi is reprising his iconic character, Shivam Pandit, after nearly two decades.
Emraan Hashmi thanks fans for the love
The release of the teaser caused a wave of excitement on social media, with fans expressing their eagerness to see the story move forward after all these years. Thrilled by the response, Emraan Hashmi took to Instagram to express his gratitude. He posted a collage combining his look from the original ‘Awarapan’ with his sequel avatar, reflecting on his long association with the character.He wrote, “Awarapan has never been just a film for me – it’s been 19 years of taking Shivam with me wherever I went.”He also thanked his fans, adding: “Thank you for rooting for him, for such a big, loving welcome and for opening your hearts to everyone who has joined the journey since then. Watching this family grow with you has been the best part of it all. #Awarapan2.”
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Running for one minute and forty-five seconds, the teaser begins with Emraan on a bike, delivering the line, “Kuch logo ki kahaniya unki marzi se khatam nahi hoti, unki kahani, dusro ke liye likhi jaati hai.” It also includes a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah Hamid, the character she essayed Shriya Saran in the original film. Featuring a new rendition of the beloved song ‘Toh Phir Aao’, the teaser has Emraan’s character saying, ‘Dard se purana rishta hai mera’. Viewers also see snippets Disha PataniShabana Azmi and other cast members.
About ‘Awarapan’ and its sequel
directed by Nitin Kakkar‘Awarapan 2’ picks up the story of Shivam Pandit while introducing a new chapter in the franchise. The original film, directed by Mohit Suri and released on 29 June 2007, starred Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. Although it initially underperformed at the box office, it slowly built a devoted cult fan base over the years, with songs like ‘Toh Phir Aao’ still popular in today’s playlists.The first film focused on Shivam Pandit, a contract killer assigned to look after his boss’ lover, who later helps him escape a life of sex trafficking to reunite with his lover. ‘Awarapan 2’ hits theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026.