Emraan Hashmi’s Wife Parveen Celebrates His 23-Year Journey Amid ‘Awarapan 2’ Box Office Triumph (View Post)
Emraan Hashmi's wife, Parveen Shahani, pens a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating his 23-year Bollywood journey amid the massive box office success of 'Awarapan 2'. The film, released August 14, 2026, has already crossed INR 132.93 crore worldwide.
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is currently basking in the glory of his latest cinematic offering, Awarapan 2, which has emerged as a significant box office success. Amidst the film's impressive theatrical run, his wife, Parveen Shahani, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post, commemorating his remarkable 23-year journey in the Hindi film industry and acknowledging his unwavering dedication. ‘Awarapan 2’ Movie Review: Emraan Hashmi Proves Why He Has Cult Following; Sequel About Power of Love, Loss and Redemption.
Parveen Hashmi Recalls His 23-Year Journey
In a touching Instagram post that quickly garnered attention, Parveen Shahani lauded her husband's enduring commitment and resilience. She penned, "It has taken Emi 23 years to get here today... 23 years of patience, dedication, faith, surrender, countless blessings and prayers!!".
Emraan Hashmi made his acting debut with the crime thriller 'Footpath' in 2003, making his journey in Bollywood precisely 23 years long as of today, August 18, 2026.
Parveen's post continued to reflect on the often-challenging nature of the film industry, stating, "There were Fridays that brought incredible highs, and there were Fridays that brought heartbreak and disappointment, but he never allowed any of it to stop him from moving forward. He kept showing up, kept working and kept believing that all the hard work would pay off someday!! Inshallah". She further praised his grounded nature despite the massive success of Awarapan 2, observing, "I have watched him put his heart and soul into all his projects. And now even with these incredible numbers and all this love pouring in, people around me keep asking, 'How is he still so grounded and so calm?' This is what makes him different!!".
Concluding her tribute, she famously quoted a line that resonates deeply with his fans and the industry: "And maybe that's why this line, 'Akha Bollywood ek taraf aur Emraan Hashmi ek taraf' resonates so deeply with the industry and his fans".
Emraan Hashmi's Wife Parveen Pens Emotional Note Amid ‘Awarapan 2’ Success
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'Awarapan 2' Box Office Triumph
'Awarapan 2', the much-anticipated sequel to Emraan Hashmi's 2007 cult classic 'Awarapan', premiered theatrically on August 14, 2026, coinciding with the Indian Independence Day weekend. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films, the action-thriller also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi, with special appearances by Shriya Saran and Shaad Randhawa. The film's music, a highlight for Emraan Hashmi's projects, features contributions from Mithoon, Amaal Mallik, Jeet Gannguli, Akhil Sachdeva, and Wasif Ahmad for songs, with a score by Raju Singh and Joshua Singh.
Awarapan 2 opened to an impressive reception, emerging as a major box office success. As of Day 5 (August 18, 2026), the film has amassed an estimated worldwide gross collection of INR 132.93 crore (another report states INR 130.82 crore worldwide after Day 4). Its India net collection stands at approximately INR 92.81 crore, pushing it close to the coveted INR 100 crore mark domestically. The film recorded a strong opening day, earning INR 22.00 crore net in India and INR 27 crore worldwide gross. ‘Awarapan 2’ Box Office Collection: Emraan Hashmi’s Film Opens at INR 23.4 Cr, Earns INR 55.75 Cr by Day 2; Story of Producer Vishesh Bhatt’s Conviction.
Awarapan 2 is currently the 7th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 and has performed exceptionally well overseas, grossing over INR 20 crore (approximately USD 2.28 million) in its first four days. Despite clashing with Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 and Hollywood's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, 'Awarapan 2' has significantly outperformed its Hindi competitor.
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