Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Emraan Hashmi Talks Immigration Checks
Emraan Hashmi, a famous actor, talked about being stopped many times at immigration checks when he traveled.
He thinks this happened because of how he looked, especially his earrings.
He shared this during the launch of his new web series, where he plays a customs officer.
He said that when he traveled alone, he felt nervous, like he was carrying something illegal, even though he wasn't.
He mentioned that this happened a lot in the early 2000s, but now it doesn't happen as much, especially when he travels with his family.
The series, Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, is about a customs officer and his team taking on a notorious smuggler.
It will be released on Netflix on January 14.
The director, Neeraj Pandey, joked about the challenges of making a family show with Emraan Hashmi, and Emraan took the comment in good humor.
Emraan Hashmi admitted to being frequently stopped at immigration checks, attributing it to his appearance, particularly his earrings.
He shared this experience during the trailer launch of his upcoming web series, Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, in Mumbai.
Hashmi plays a customs officer in the show and recalled being stopped multiple times, especially in the early 2000s.
He mentioned feeling anxious while passing through the green channel, even though he was not carrying anything illegal.
Hashmi noted that he is not stopped as often now, especially when traveling with his family.
- Who
- Emraan Hashmi, an actor
- What
- Admitted to being frequently stopped at immigration checks and discussed his upcoming web series, Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
- When
- During the trailer launch event held in Mumbai on Wednesday
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Believes his appearance, particularly his earrings, may have been the reason for the checks
Actor's Perspective
Director's Perspective
Series Content
Actor's Perspective
Emraan Hashmi emphasizes the show's thrilling and surprising elements, highlighting Neeraj Pandey's mastery of the genre.
Director's Perspective
Neeraj Pandey acknowledges the challenges of creating the series but finds the process exciting and engaging.
- Actor
- Emraan Hashmi
- Event
- Trailer launch of Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Role in Show
- Customs officer (Arjun Meena)
- Recent Film
- Haq
- Reason for Checks
- Appearance, particularly earrings
- Time Period
- Early 2000s
- Release Date
- January 14 on Netflix
- Director
- Neeraj Pandey
- Co-stars
- Amruta Khanvilkar, Sharad Kelkar, Nandish Sandhu, Zoya Afroz
Sources
Emraan Hashmi Admits Getting "Called Out At Immigration Checks" Multiple Times, Reveals Why
‘Making a family show with Emraan Hashmi is quite a challenge’: ‘Taskaree’ director Neeraj Pandey
'Making A Family Show With Emraan Hashmi Is Challenging', Jokes Taskaree Director Neeraj Pandey At Mumbai Event
'Making A Family Show With Emraan Hashmi Is Quite A Challenge,' Jokes Taskaree Director Neeraj Pandey
Hard Work Trumps Chasing Social Media Visibility: Emraan Hashmi
