Emraan Hashmi, born on March 24, 1979, in Mumbai, India, is a renowned Indian film actor known for his roles in Hindi cinema. After graduating from the University of Mumbai, he began his career as an assistant director for the 2002 horror film Raaz. The following year, he made his acting debut with a leading role in the crime thriller Footpath.

Emraan Hashmi's breakthrough came with his performance in the erotic thriller Murder in 2004. He went on to establish himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema with roles in successful films like Zeher (2005), Aashiq Banaya Aapne (2005), Aksar (2006), and Gangster (2006). His performance in the romantic drama Awarapan (2007) was highly praised.

The year 2008 marked a turning point for Emraan Hashmi when he played a conman in the crime drama Jannat. He subsequently received wide critical recognition for portraying unconventional characters in several commercially successful films, including the horror thriller Raaz:

The Mystery Continues (2009), the biographical drama The Dirty Picture (2011), the psychological thriller Murder 2 (2011), the romantic comedy Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (2011), the crime thriller Jannat 2 (2012), the horror thriller Raaz 3 (2012), and the supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan (2013).

Emran Hashmi's acclaimed performances in the action thriller Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010) and the political thriller Shanghai (2012) garnered him two Best Supporting Actor nominations at the Filmfare Awards. He also received praise for his role in the 2015 drama Hamari Adhuri Kahani.

He is married to Parveen Shahani, and the couple has a son named Ayaan. They were high school sweethearts and got married on December 14, 2006. Hashmi is known to be a private person and prefers to keep his personal life away from the limelight.

He is also known for his disciplined lifestyle. He is a fitness enthusiast and often shares his workout sessions on social media. He is also known for his love for luxury cars and watches. Hashmi resides in a luxurious 4-BHK apartment located in Mumbai’s prestigious Bandra neighborhood.

Throughout his successful career, Emran Hashmi has received three Filmfare Award nominations. He has established himself as one of the most popular and highest-paid actors of Hindi cinema.

Emran Hashmi has an extensive filmography that includes a variety of films. Some of his notable works include Jannat (2008), Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010), Murder 2 (2011), The Dirty Picture (2011), Jannat 2 (2012), Shanghai (2012), Raaz 3 (2012), and more recently, Tiger 3 (2023) and Ae Watan Mere Watan (2024).