Proving why he is often called one of Bollywood’s most dedicated performers, Emraan Hashmi has returned to the sets of Awarapan 2 in Rajasthan, barely a week after undergoing emergency surgery. The actor reportedly suffered a severe abdominal tissue tear while filming a grueling stunt sequence, but he has opted to continue the schedule to avoid production delays.
The Incident and Recovery
The injury occurred during a high-octane confrontation scene earlier this week. What was initially thought to be a minor strain was diagnosed as a significant tissue tear, requiring immediate surgical intervention.
- Immediate Surgery: Hashmi was rushed to a local hospital where he underwent a successful procedure.
- Rajasthan Schedule: Despite doctors advising a minimum of three weeks of rest, the actor flew back to the location in Rajasthan to honor the ongoing filming window.
- Strict Supervision: Sources reveal that while Emraan is back on set, his movements are strictly monitored. A team of physiotherapists is present on-site, and the script has been temporarily tweaked to prioritize dialogue-heavy scenes over physical stunts for the next 10 days.
A Legacy Reborn: 18 Years Later
Announced on his 46th birthday in March 2025, Awarapan 2 is a direct continuation of the 2007 cult hit. While the original was directed by Mohit Suri, the sequel sees Nitin Kakkar (Filmistan) taking the helm.
“We didn’t want to make a sequel just for the sake of it,” Emraan told News18 Showsha. “The script took nearly two years to finalize. Shivam Pandit’s journey of redemption didn’t end in 2007; it only began.”
Cast and Production Details
The film has already completed a major 40-day schedule in Bangkok, Thailand, which covered most of the film’s “gangster world” aesthetics.
| Feature | Details |
| Leading Lady | Disha Patani |
| Pivotal Role | Shabana Azmi (Joined cast in Dec 2025) |
| Music | Mustafa Zahid (Returning with new versions of ‘Tera Mera Rishta’) |
| Plot Link | Begins exactly where the 2007 film ended in a dream sequence. |
| Release Date | April 3, 2026 |
The “Awarapan” Cult Status
The original Awarapan—an uncredited remake of the Korean film A Bittersweet Life—was a box office failure upon its initial release but gained legendary status over two decades through satellite television and streaming. The sequel’s announcement teaser, featuring the iconic haunting melody of Tera Mera Rishta, recently crossed 50 million views across platforms, signaling massive anticipation for the April 2026 release.