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Anurag Sinha calls Taskaree co-star Emraan Hashmi a ‘giving’ actor, reacts to season 2 buzz | Web-series News

Anurag Sinha calls Taskaree co-star Emraan Hashmi a ‘giving’ actor, reacts to season 2 buzz | Web-series News

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2 min readNew DelhiFeb 10, 2026 08:24 PM IST Netflix web series Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, starring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role, has been winning hearts since its premiere on January 14. In a recent interview with SCREEN, Anurag Sinha, who played the pivotal role of Prakash Kumar in Taskaree, opened up about the positive response, experience of working with Emraan, and the possibility of a second season. Talking about the response to Taskaree, an elated Anurag shared, “I am extremely overwhelmed and grateful that people are liking my work and the series. The response has been humbling. I am quite satisfied and happy with it.” He continued, “Whenever I choose a script, I try to see whether the character has a strong arc. I have been fortunate to be selective about the kind of work I do. I look at creative honesty, freedom and roles that challenge my potential. This was one of them as I have never played a villain. It was a challenge and also a matter of exploring my own …

Emraan Hashmi’s Taskaree 1st Indian series to become Netflix’s most watched non-English show; beats Jujutsu Kaisen

Emraan Hashmi’s Taskaree 1st Indian series to become Netflix’s most watched non-English show; beats Jujutsu Kaisen

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Emraan Hashmi-starrer Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web has breached a castle that even the most successful Indian shows from Netflix – such as Sacred Games and Heeramandi – had failed to. It has become the number 1 non-English show on the platform globally, the first Indian series to do so. Taskaree stars Emraan Hashmi in the lead role. Taskaree is the #1 non-English show on Netflix The list of the top shows and films on Netflix on Tudum, the streamer’s data arm, shows Taskaree, created by Neeraj Pandey, is at number 1 in the list of non-English shows this week (Jan 12-18). According to Tudum, Taskaree has registered 5.4 million views in the period, comfortably beating Korean rom-com Can This Love Be Translated?, which is in second place with 4 million views. It is important to note that Can This Love Be Translated ” was only released on January 16, which means it amassed 4 million views in just 3 days, as opposed to all 7 days for Taskaree. Regardless, the Emraan Hashmi-starrer has also beaten …

What to watch this weekend on OTT: From Mammootty's Kalamkaval, Emraan Hashmi's Taskaree to Ben Affleck's The Rip

What to watch this weekend on OTT: From Mammootty's Kalamkaval, Emraan Hashmi's Taskaree to Ben Affleck's The Rip

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What to watch this weekend on OTT: It is going to be a gritty weekend with thrillers like Kalamkaval, The Rip, Taskaree and 120 Bahadur. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sharad Kelkar sat at home for 1.5 years without work to avoid being typecast: People were trying to limit me | Interview

Sharad Kelkar sat at home for 1.5 years without work to avoid being typecast: People were trying to limit me | Interview

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From television to OTT and films, Sharad Kelkar has had a stellar career stretching over two decades. In this time, the actor has played everyone from heroes to villains, from emperors to criminal overlords, and more. And yet, he admits there was a time when people in the industry were trying to limit him and his range. In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Sharad talks about his acting journey, choices, and more. Sharad Kelkar is currently starring in the Netflix show Taskaree. ‘People tried to limit me’ Sharad’s roles, both positive and negative, have seen him play suave, sophisticated individuals. When asked if being slotted in one type of role ever limited him, Sharad responds, “I had been limited because people had been trying. But I’ve been refusing work left, right, and centre for, I think, almost a year and a half. I was sitting at home because I was getting the same kind of stuff. So you have to say no.” Sharad recalls how he began to get many roles of police officers …

Emraan Hashmi clarifies he’s not doing Awarapan 2 to cash in on the nostalgia after Ba***ds of Bollywood: ‘It’s been seven years in the making’ | Bollywood News

Emraan Hashmi clarifies he’s not doing Awarapan 2 to cash in on the nostalgia after Ba***ds of Bollywood: ‘It’s been seven years in the making’ | Bollywood News

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It’s apt that the 10th year of Netflix India kicks off with a show headlined by Emraan Hashmi. Over the past year, he’s become to the streaming platform what Radhika Apte was to it at the time of its inception. “Emraan Apte, the new face of Netflix India,” pronounces a co-star. Although he had headlined Netflix India’s 2019 espionage show Bard of Blood, it’s only after his standout cameo in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood that the Emraan Hashmi nostalgia took over the internet all over again. It was only apt that the “serial kisser” of the Vishesh Films hits of the 2000s played an intimacy coordinator in the show last year. “I don’t think anyone owes anyone anything. But it’s been fruitful. You don’t plan for this. You just do good work. How things get accepted, blown up, and get loved by the audience is not in our hands as artists. We’ve put in equal amounts of honesty and hard work in all these projects. It’s just that the virality is …

Emraan Hashmi feels theatrical money-spinners ‘dumb down’ storytelling: ‘Don’t have experimentation there’ | Interview

Emraan Hashmi feels theatrical money-spinners ‘dumb down’ storytelling: ‘Don’t have experimentation there’ | Interview

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Emraan Hashmi has played a diverse range of roles in a career spanning over two decades. However, the hallmark of his diverse filmography has been his ability to portray characters with complex shades of grey. Whether he has played a lover or a fighter, Emraan’s characters have always been rougher than what was the norm for Bollywood. In a chat ahead of the release of his new show, Taskaree, the actor chats with HT about his career trajectory and more. Emraan Hashmi will be next seen in Neeraj Pandey’s web series, Taskaree. Emraan Hashmi on playing grey characters In Taskaree, Emraan plays a customs official, but one who is not averse to getting his hands dirty. In a career that is replete with such characters, the question is whether he seeks them out. A laughing Emraan replies, “I have no idea. It’s just from my first film (Footpath, in which he played a gangster with a heart of gold). And that inherently became the nature of the characters that I was playing. And of course, …

3 Hindi OTT Releases This Week: Farhan’s 120 Bahadur, Riteish, Vivek’s Mastiii 4 to Emraan’s Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web

3 Hindi OTT Releases This Week: Farhan’s 120 Bahadur, Riteish, Vivek’s Mastiii 4 to Emraan’s Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web

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This week brings a fresh lineup of Hindi OTT releases across Netflix, ZEE5, and Prime Video. The slate includes war film, crime thriller web series, and a comedy film. Here are the three Hindi titles releasing this week. 120 Bahadur Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna, Sparsh Walia, Ajinkya Ramesh Deo, Eijaz Khan, Vivan Bhathena Genre: War Film Where to watch: Prime Video Streaming date: January 16, 2026 Farhan Akhtar’s war film 120 Bahadur will be seen making its OTT debut this week. The Razneesh Ghai directorial had released in the theatres on November 21, 2025. 120 Bahadur was praised for its exceptional performances and storytelling. However, it failed to perform well at the box office. It tells the story of the heroic Battle of Rezang La from the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The plot highlights bravery, sacrifice, and endless courage in the face of war. Mastiii 4  Cast: Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, Ruhii Singh, Shreya Sharma, Elnaaz Norouzi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shaad Randhawa Nishant Singh Malkani, Arshad Warsi, Nargis Fakhri Genre: Comedy Film Where to watch: ZEE5 Streaming date: January 16, 2026 Mastiii 4 …

Taskaree director Neeraj Pandey jokes about working with Emraan Hashmi: ‘Making a family show…’

Taskaree director Neeraj Pandey jokes about working with Emraan Hashmi: ‘Making a family show…’

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Emraan Hashmi starrer Taskaree: The Smuggler web’s trailer has been unveiled at an event held in Mumbai on January 8. The event featured the star cast-Emraan Hashmi, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sharad Kelkar, Nandish Sandhu and Zoya Afroz, along with director Neeraj Pandey. At the event, the creator shared some insights about the series and what the audience can expect from it. While talking about the show, Emraan also stated that there are several unexpected moments in the show and the director has mastered the genre. Meanwhile, talking about the series, Neeraj Pandey shared that it is quite a challenge to make a family show with Emraan Hashmi. Speaking about the character Arjun Meena, Emraan Hashmi said, “I don’t want to give away much about my character right now. I want the audience to experience it for themselves. The way the show has been written is very interesting. There are many unexpected moments built into its DNA. It’s a thriller, and Neeraj ji is known as a master of the genre. There are a lot of strong …

Emraan Hashmi’s New OTT Crime-Thriller Web Series ‘Taskaree’ Gets OTT Premiere Date

Emraan Hashmi’s New OTT Crime-Thriller Web Series ‘Taskaree’ Gets OTT Premiere Date

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Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming crime thriller Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web has officially locked its premiere date, raising anticipation among fans. Set in the murky world of smuggling and organised crime, the series promises gritty storytelling, intense drama and a powerful performance by Hashmi. Here’s everything you need to know about the show, its premise, and when it will begin streaming on OTT. Watch video to know more!#emraanhashmi #netfix #crimethriller #ott Last Updated: January 08, 2026, 16:47 IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Emraan Hashmi says he has been stopped at immigration checks as he ‘fits the bill of somebody’: ‘I have been whisked away to the side’ | Bollywood News

Emraan Hashmi says he has been stopped at immigration checks as he ‘fits the bill of somebody’: ‘I have been whisked away to the side’ | Bollywood News

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Neeraj Pandey’s fascination with men in uniform, often moustachioed, continues unabated. The filmmaker returns with yet another narrative, this time diving into the high-stakes world of customs officers in his upcoming web series Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web. Headlined by Emraan Hashmi and Sharad Kelkar, the Netflix show promises a rather pulpy look at smuggling and surveillance. The trailer of Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, which is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on January 14, was launched in Mumbai. During the event, Emraan who plays a customs officer in the series, was asked if he had ever been stopped or questioned by customs officials at an airport. The actor nodded and shared a personal anecdote. When asked whether he had ever been stopped at the green channel, Emraan said, “No, I think they have been very sweet to me. Whenever I have travelled back, they have been very sweet. But there is this sense of overpowering fear, it’s not logical. It’s like when you learn how to drive, but when you see an RTO officer on the …