Emraan Hashmi is currently on cloud nine as the sequel to his 2007 film Awarapan is proving to be a hit at the box office. However, one thing that fans noticed about Awarapan 2 was the absence of a kissing scene involving Emraan. The actor’s latest release has received largely positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many viewers also embracing the nostalgia associated with the original film.
Awarapan 2 is sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan. It’s total India net collection stands at ₹ 67.46 crore so far. Because imran Hashmi was in this movie; turns out there wasn’t even a single normal kiss scene, and the story was actually so good, one more comment read, “I literally told my mom we should watch something else.
Known for his on-screen image as the ‘serial kisser’ during the early years of his career, Emraan was known for intimate scenes and passionate romances in films. However, fans noticed that Emraan’s new film had no kissing scene, and many had hilarious reactions to the same. Some fans even joked that they were looking for the ‘old’ Emraan Hashmi in the film. One reaction read, “Umar ho gai hai woh wala EMRAAN HASHMI nahi raha ab (He has gotten old, now Emraan is not Emraan Hashmi). Another viewer wrote, “Sab koi yaha iss scene mein murder waala imran hashmi ko dhund raha hai (Everyone is looking for the Murder film’s Emraan Hashmi). One more comment read, “If feels illegal to watch Emraan Hashmi without a kiss scene. Another comment read, “Emraan Bhai, kiss Disha already, it’s not like Aaliyah’s watching. #Awarapan2. In an old interaction, Emraan spoke about moving away from the ‘serial kisser’ image and how it still remains a talking point about his career. Like, if you see people from the press conference the other day, there was still a question about the kiss that pops up. But that’s India. They are still obsessed with it. You have to go out there and just play in the front foot and do something to at least show your versatility. Just go out there and be daring with the stuff that you’re doing. It stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi and is directed by Nitin Kakkar and has already a hit at the box office.
He told Hindustan Times, “What happens is that when you have such a strong image, especially in a very conservative society like India, they will still hold on to it.
