Ground Zero: Emraan Hashmi on ‘Serial Kisser’ Tag, Says ‘I Used to Scream’

Emraan Hashmi, known for his 'serial kisser' tag, recently discussed how this label affected his career during a podcast with comedian Ranveer Allahbadia

The actor expressed his frustration about being typecast from 2003 to 2012, as the 'serial kisser' image was used extensively for marketing purposes, often leading to unnecessary kissing scenes in films

Emraan Hashmi shared his efforts to break away from this image, aiming to be taken seriously and diversify his roles He emphasized his desire to offer something new and play different characters.

Despite the challenges, Hashmi stated that he is now at peace with the tag, although it initially upset him when people didn't accept his attempts to venture into varied roles

Emraan Hashmi is set to star in the film 'Ground Zero', releasing on April 25, where he plays BSF Deputy Commandant Narendra Nath Dubey, a character inspired by true events

'Ground Zero' is an intense, action-packed film produced by Excel Entertainment, featuring a gripping storyline and co-starring actors Sai Tamhankar, Mukesh Tiwari, and Zoya Hussain

The film is based on the real-life operation led by Narendra Nath Dubey, who was instrumental in killing terrorist mastermind Ghazi Baba and was awarded the Kirti Chakra in 2005

Emraan Hashmi will also be seen in upcoming Telugu films 'OG' and 'G2', showcasing his continued efforts to explore diverse roles and reach broader audiences