Exclusive: Emraan Hashmi: “I Fell In Love With Horror Films As A Kid And That Trickled Into My Film Choices”
Emraan Hashmi, renowned for his diverse performances across various genres, has recently opened up about his enduring fascination with horror movies. As his schedule fills up with one release after another, including the upcoming Disney Plus Hotstar series Showtime directed by Mihir Desai, which tackles the subject of nepotism in the entertainment industry, Emraan Hashmi took a moment to delve into his love for the horror genres and if it is something personal for him.
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In an exclusive conversation with Hauterrfly, Emraan Hashmi shared that his attraction to supernatural horror movies traces back to his formative years. He revealed that he was intrigued by supernatural horror movies because it was just part of his growing up years in cinema. For some reason, he fell in love with horror films when he was in school. He was this weird kid who used to have VHS tapes and rent them out.
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Emraan Hashmi’s childhood fascination with horror films has significantly influenced his career choices. He elaborated, “That kind of trickled into the choices of films I picked up because I have always had a penchant for their whole imaginary world ‘what if.'” His passion extends beyond horror to include sci-fi films and a keen interest in the concept of UFOs, reflected in his reading preferences. When asked about his current favorite horror movie, Emraan Hashmi extended an invitation for further discussion, showcasing his enthusiasm for the genre and its intricacies.
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Showtime, featuring Emraan Hashmi alongside Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy, Rajeev Khandelwal, Shriya Saran, Vishal Vashishtha, Neeraj Madhav, Vijay Raaz, and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles, promises to offer audiences a captivating exploration of the entertainment industry. Set to exclusively stream on Disney Plus Hotstar starting from March 8th, the series offers a unique perspective on the complexities of the industry and the dynamics at play within it. And that is not all Emraan Hashmi also stars in Amazon Prime Video’s Ae Watan Mere Watan stars Sara Ali Khan in a titular role.
First Published: March 07, 2024 11:55 AM
