Bollywood / Emraan Hashmi Returns as Shivam Pandit as Awarapan 2 Teaser Drops on 19th Anniversary of Classic
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Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit in Awarapan 2, unveiled on the cult classic’s 19th anniversary, with a powerful teaser, reimagined soundtrack, and worldwide release slated for August 14, 2026.
Mumbai, Jun 29: The makers of 'Awarapan 2' unveiled the film's first teaser on the 19th anniversary of the cult classic 'Awarapan', on June 29, further bringing back Emraan Hashmi as the iconic Shivam Pandit after nearly two decades.
The teaser dropped by the makers on social media, revisits the emotional world of Shivam Pandit, a man weighed down by grief and searching for a reason to keep moving forward.
The teaser opens with a narration in Emraan Hashmi's voice, and offers a glimpse into the protagonist's emotional journey before culminating in the powerful dialogue, 'Is Baar Yeh Awarapaan Khatam Hoga, Yaa Main.'
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Producer Vishesh Bhatt said every promotional asset released
so far, from the logo reveal to the teaser, has been designed to honour the
legacy of the original film, which has continued to enjoy a loyal fan following
since its release in 2007.
The 19-year wait ends NOW. Shivam is back. 🕊️🔥
— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) June 29, 2026
You kept his story alive. Now, he returns to take it ahead.
TEASER OUT NOW !
Mukesh Bhatt & Vishesh Films
Present
Awarapan 2
Produced By VISHESH BHATT
Directed By NITIN KAKKAR#Awarapan2 #TeaserOutNow #ShivamisBack
MukeshBhatt…
The teaser also features a reimagined version of the film's iconic track, 'Toh Phir Aao 2.0', composed by Mithoon with lyrics by Sayeed Qadri.
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✨Apart from Emraan Hashmi, 'Awarapan 2' also stars Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi, Surendar Vicky, Vijayant Kohli and Atul Kumar in pivotal roles. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt, directed by Nitin Kakkar and written by Bilal Siddiqui, 'Awarapan 2' is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026.
Talking about the first franchise of the movie released in 2007, it was directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt under the Vishesh Films banner.
The film starred Emraan Hashmi in the lead as Shivam Pandit, alongside Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, Ashutosh Rana and Purab Kohli.
A romantic action drama with themes of love, redemption and sacrifice, the film gradually attained cult status despite an average box-office performance.
Its soundtrack, composed by Pritam with lyrics by Sayeed Quadri, became hugely popular, featuring chartbusters such as 'Toh Phir Aao', 'Tera Mera Rishta', 'Maula Maula', 'Juda Hoke Bhi' and 'Mahiya'.
(IANS)
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