Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Awarapan 2 Releases Today; Hashmi, Patani, Azmi Attend Screening
A new Hindi movie called Awarapan 2 is opening in theatres today.
It is a sequel to an older film.
The main character, Shivam Pandit, is back, played by Emraan Hashmi.
The story takes place 19 years after the first film ended.
In the first film, it seemed like Shivam did not survive, but this movie shows how he did.
A new character named Zara is played by Disha Patani.
Actress Shabana Azmi plays a gangster named Nafisa in the film.
Puran Gabbi plays the villain.
The actors came together for a special screening before the movie opened.
One reviewer said the actor shines but the story holds the film back.
Awarapan 2 releases today in theatres after a special screening attended by Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.
Emraan Hashmi reprises his popular character Shivam Pandit, with the story picking up 19 years later.
Disha Patani joins as the new female lead Zara, while Shabana Azmi plays the antagonist Nafisa.
Puran Gabbi, brother of actress Wamiqa Gabbi, plays the villain in the film.
The Rediff review says Emraan Hashmi shines but the script holds him back.
- Who
- Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi and Puran Gabbi
- What
- Special screening and theatrical release of the film Awarapan 2
- When
- Today, the film's release date; the story is set 19 years after the original
- Where
- In theatres
- Why
- To continue Shivam Pandit's story and reveal how he survived the original film's tragic climax
- Film
- Awarapan 2
- Release
- Today in theatres
- Lead actor
- Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit
- New female lead
- Disha Patani as Zara
- Antagonist
- Shabana Azmi as Nafisa
- Villain
- Puran Gabbi
- Story setting
- 19 years after the original film
- Rediff review verdict
- Emraan Hashmi shines but the script holds him back