The teaser of ‘Awarapan 2’ evokes nostalgia for the 2007 cult classic, with fans excited to watch Emraan Hashmi back in the shoes of his iconic character, Shivam Pandit, after almost two decades.
Emraan Hashmi thanks fans for love
The release of the teaser caused a wave of excitement across social media, with fans expressing their excitement to see the story continue after all these years. Touched by the response, Emraan Hashmi took to Instagram to express his gratitude. He posted a collage pairing his look from the original ‘Awarapan’ with his sequel avatar, showing his long association with the character.He wrote, “Awarapan is not just a film for me. It has been 19 years of carrying Shivam with me, wherever I go.”He also thanked his fans, adding, “Thank you for rooting for him, for this big and loving welcome, and for opening your hearts to everyone who has joined the journey since then.
More about ‘Awarapan 2’ teaser:
Running for one minute and forty-five seconds, the teaser begins with Emraan on a bicycle, delivering the line, “Kuch logo ki kahaniya unki marzi se khatam nahi hoti, unki kahani, dusro ke liye likhi jaati hai.” It also features a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah Hamid, the character written by: Shriya Saran in the original film. Set to a new rendition of the beloved track ‘Toh Phir Aao,’ the teaser has Emraan’s character saying, “Dard se purana rishta hai mera.” Viewers will also get a sneak peek of: Disha PataniShabana Azmi, and other cast members.
About ‘Awarapan’ and its connection:
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 June 29, 2007, starred Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. Although it didn’t do well at the box office at first, it slowly built a devoted cult fan base over the years, with songs like ‘Toh Phir Aao’ remaining popular in playlists today.The first film centers on Shivam Pandit, a contract killer assigned to guard his mistress, who later helps him escape a life of sex trafficking to reunite with his lover. ‘Awarapan 2’ will hit theaters worldwide on August 14, 2026.