Emraan Hashmi

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Summary

Emraan Hashmi is an Indian actor known for pulpy romantic thrillers such as Murder and Gangster, as well as crime and political dramas including Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and Shanghai. His roles often center on morally ambiguous characters, romance, crime, and suspense. In 2018, he said his production company would add sexual-harassment clauses to contracts and spoke in support of safeguards for women; he also called for due process in #MeToo cases. He has voiced support for stronger women-led stories, while no public party affiliation or broader activist role is on record.