Took him 23 years to get here: Emraan's wife Parveen celebrates Awarapan 2 success

Awarapan 2 has turned out to be a major box-office success for Emraan Hashmi, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in its opening weekend. As the film continues its strong run, Emraan’s wife, Parveen Hashmi, celebrated the milestone with an emotional note on Instagram, reflecting on his 23-year journey in the film industry, the highs and lows he has experienced, and the perseverance that kept him going.Looking back at the long road that led to this moment, Parveen highlighted the years of hard work, patience and faith that went into Emraan’s career.She wrote,“It has taken Emi 23 years to get here today... 23 years of patience, dedication, faith, surrender, countless blessings and prayers!! There were Fridays that brought incredible highs, and there were Fridays that brought heartbreak and disappointment, but he never allowed any of it to stop him from moving forward. He kept showing up, kept working and kept believing that all the hard work would pay off someday!! Inshallah (sic)."Parveen also spoke about watching the actor give his all to every project and how his ability to remain grounded despite the success continues to stand out. She wrote, “I have watched him put his heart and soul into all his projects. And now even with these incredible numbers and all this love pouring in, people around me keep asking, ‘How is he still so grounded and so calm?’ This is what makes him different!!”Referring to the popular The Ba***ds of Bollywood line about Emraan, Parveen said the sentiment perhaps captures why he has such a distinct place among his peers and fans.“And maybe that’s why this line, ‘Akha Bollywood ek taraf aur Emraan Hashmi ek taraf’ resonates so deeply with the industry and his fans (sic),” she added.Calling herself one of Emraan’s biggest critics, Parveen then shared how proud she felt seeing the actor receive this kind of love and success. Ending her note on an inspirational message, Parveen urged people not to give up on their dreams and to stay committed to the journey.Vishesh Bhatt commented on the post and wrote, “Absolutely! @parveen_hashmi. Only love for him over the years I was kneeling down holding the clap on his first shot in Footpath from there to here we have come a long way brother (sic).”Composer Amaal Malik also recalled his admiration for Emraan and celebrated the actor’s journey.“23 years is a long timeI remember I used to wait outside Vishesh Films to meet Mahesh & Mukesh ji, but also wait a little longer just to get a glimpse of Emraan Sir. The man everybody sees, the journey only few know. So well deserved @therealemraan sir, please know you are the hero of our generation and a true self made superstar. May God keep giving you more & more blockbusters & thank you @parveen_hashmi for being his rock through and through, lots of love and respect (sic),” he wrote.The success of Awarapan 2 becomes even more significant when compared with its 2007 predecessor. While Awarapan did not make a major impact during its theatrical run and was considered a flop, it went on to develop a strong following over the years and earned cult status. The original film had a lifetime collection of around Rs 13 crore, a figure that Awarapan 2 surpassed on its opening day itself.Produced by Vishesh Bhatt and directed by Nitin Kakkar, Awarapan 2 brings Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit. The film also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in key roles, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Puran Gabbi, Anirudh Rawal, Surender Vicky, Vijayant Kohli and Atul Kumar.- EndsPublished By: Prachi aryaPublished On: Aug 18, 2026 06:49 IST