7 months ago
Emraan Hashmi Discusses Leaving 'Serial Kisser' Image
Emraan Hashmi is an actor who was famous for playing romantic roles with lots of kissing scenes.
People called him the 'serial kisser.'
He says this image helped him a lot, but after many years, he wanted to try new kinds of roles.
He thinks audiences change every 10 to 14 years, so it's important to change with them.
Even now, people still ask him about his old kissing scenes, but he is focusing on showing he can play different types of characters.
Recently, he was seen in a Netflix show called 'Taskaree' where he played a customs officer.
Emraan Hashmi was typecast as a 'serial kisser' early in his career.
He acknowledges that this image was beneficial and commercially successful.
After a decade, he decided to reinvent himself to appeal to new audiences.
He believes that audiences change every 10-14 years, necessitating career reinvention.
Despite his efforts, he is still often asked about his 'serial kisser' phase.
- Who
- Emraan Hashmi, an Indian actor
- What
- Discussion on leaving his 'serial kisser' image and reinventing his career
- Where
- India, during interviews and press conferences
- When
- After a decade of playing the 'bad boy' romantic hero
- Why
- To appeal to a new generation of audiences and show versatility
Key facts
- Actor
- Emraan Hashmi
- Notable Role
- Customs Officer in 'Taskaree'
- Early Career Tag
- Serial Kisser
- Career Duration
- Over a decade
- Recent Project
- Netflix's 'Taskaree'
- Reinvention Reason
- Audience Change Every 10-14 Years
- Current Focus
- Showing Versatility in Roles
Sources
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