I generally like grey roles. My interpretation of drama is different from the popular perception. Acting, for me, is not about overplaying, it is about concealing. I like flawed characters that people relate to. I would never do a romcom.
-Emraan Hashmi
I think it is rather ‘unsexy’ to go under the knife and modify your appearance.
-Emraan Hashmi
Just be yourself. Be honest, work towards a goal, and you’ll achieve it.
-Emraan Hashmi
Boldness, sensuality and an unapologetic way of showing things, that is part of my films.
-Emraan Hashmi
I feel I should never do passive characters. They don’t work for me.
-Emraan Hashmi
In my career, I have played a gangster, an ex cop, a journalist and a film director. Yet, the label of a serial kisser refuses to leave me.
-Emraan Hashmi
I am a bit difficult to be around sometimes. I can be stubborn on a lot of things, and I’m set, but I can also adapt in a conflict situation and don’t hold on to an ego. I end up seeing the larger good and adapt to it, provided it benefits me. I may come across as a cold person, but I am extremely sentimental.
-Emraan Hashmi
I don’t want awards. I am not saying this like it’s a case of sour grapes. It isn’t. I have been to a couple of award functions, and I soon realised that it doesn’t give me the kick that it does to others.
-Emraan Hashmi
I watch a romcom only when my wife drags me
-Emraan Hashmi
My hectic work schedule does not often permit me time to visit temples, but my conversations with God don’t depend on idol worship. Inside my heart, I have developed and sustained a direct communication with Him.
-Emraan Hashmi
After I tasted success with erotic thrillers, a time came when I was being offered only films belonging to that genre. The industry loves repeating a success formula, and the audience had formed a certain image of mine in their minds.
-Emraan Hashmi
If I am told to be at a shoot at 10 A.M., I am ready on time. By 11:30, I lose my patience. After that, I keep threatening to leave the sets if they don’t begin soon. It works sometimes.
-Emraan Hashmi
I was an assistant director for a year, and I realized, ‘God, this is a lot of hard work. This is going to take time. So what’s the shortcut? What’s the better option?’ Then thankfully, someone said, ‘Why don’t you become an actor?’
-Emraan Hashmi
My victory is when the audience buys a ticket to watch my film. I am extremely thrilled when they give it a thumbs-up.-Emraan Hashmi