Mohit Suri's directorial action crime film Awarapan completed 18 years. The film’s screenplay was written by Shagufta Rafique, with the story credited to Honey Irani and Mahesh Bhatt.
The film, starring Emraan Hashmi, Mrinalini Sharma, Shriya Saran, and Ashutosh Rana, was released in theatres on 29 June 2007. Awarapan marked the 4th directorial venture of Mohit Suri after Zeher, Kalyug, and Woh Lamhe.
The film marked director Mohit Suri's 3rd collaboration with Emraan Hashmi after Zeher and Kalyug. The film marked director Mohit Suri's maiden collaboration with Mrinalini Sharma and Shriya Saran.
The film marked the maiden collaboration between Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran. Awarapan marked the Bollywood debut of Mrinalini Sharma. Raaj Chakravarti handled the cinematography of this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Mohit Suri.
Aditya Joshi edited this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Mohit Suri. Pritam composed the songs for this film, marking his 2nd collaboration with director Mohit Suri after Woh Lamhe...
Raju Singh composed the background score for this film, marking his 3rd collaboration with director Mohit Suri after Kalyug, Woh Lamhe...The film was produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films.
The film marked director Mohit Suri's 4th collaboration with Vishesh Films after Zeher, Kalyug, and Woh Lamhe. With a box office collection of ₹122.6 million, the film was initially a commercial disappointment.
However, it later gained cult status and is celebrated as one of Emraan Hashmi’s standout performances, ultimately helping him bounce back with multiple successful releases. Awarapan marked the 14th film for Emraan Hashmi in a lead role.
The supporting cast includes Shaad Randhawa, Rehan Khan, Ashish Vidyarthi, Salil Acharya, Purab Kohli, Atul Parchure, and Hayat Asif, all of whom played pivotal roles that significantly influenced the film’s narrative and emotional depth.
On 24th March 2025, Vishesh Films officially unveiled the announcement teaser of the sequel titled Awarapan 2. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film will feature Emraan Hashmi in the lead role, while the female lead is yet to be revealed and will be released in theatres on 3rd April 2026.
Mohit Suri’s latest release, Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is enjoying an impressive box office run. With that momentum, fans are eagerly hoping that Awarapan 2 not only lives up to the legacy of Awarapan but exceeds it.
Q: Who directed Awarapan?
A: Awarapan was directed by Mohit Suri.
Q: When was the film Awarapan released in theatres?
A: The film was released in theatres on 29th June 2007.
Q: Who wrote the screenplay and story of Awarapan?
A: The screenplay was written by Shagufta Rafique, while the
story was credited to Honey Irani and Mahesh Bhatt.
Q: Who starred in Awarapan?
A: The film starred Emraan Hashmi, Mrinalini Sharma, Shriya
Saran, and Ashutosh Rana in key roles.
Q: What number directorial venture was Awarapan for Mohit
Suri?
A: It was Mohit Suri’s 4th directorial venture after Zeher, Kalyug,
and Woh Lamhe.
Q: What collaborations did Awarapan mark for Mohit Suri and
Emraan Hashmi?
A: It marked their 3rd collaboration after Zeher and Kalyug.
Q: Was Awarapan Mohit Suri’s first collaboration with
Mrinalini Sharma and Shriya Saran?
A: Yes, Awarapan marked his maiden collaboration with both
actresses.
Q: Did Emraan Hashmi and Shriya Saran work together before Awarapan?
A: No, Awarapan marked their first collaboration.
Q: Whose Bollywood debut was marked by Awarapan?
A: It marked the Bollywood debut of Mrinalini Sharma.
Q: Who handled the cinematography and editing of Awarapan,
and were they first-time collaborators with Mohit Suri?
A: Raaj Chakravarti handled the cinematography and Aditya
Joshi edited the film—both collaborating with Mohit Suri for the first time.
Q: Who composed the music and background score of Awarapan?
A: Pritam composed the songs, marking his 2nd collaboration
with Mohit Suri after Woh Lamhe, while Raju Singh composed the background
score, marking his 3rd collaboration with Suri after Kalyug and Woh Lamhe.
Q: Who produced Awarapan and under which banner?
A: The film was produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt
under the Vishesh Films banner.
Q: How many times had Mohit Suri worked with Vishesh Films
before Awarapan?
A: Awarapan was his 4th collaboration with Vishesh Films
after Zeher, Kalyug, and Woh Lamhe.
Q: Was Awarapan a commercial success at the time of its
release?
A: No, despite grossing ₹122.6 million, it was a commercial
failure upon release. However, it later gained cult status and is considered
one of Emraan Hashmi’s best performances, helping him revive his career with
several hits.
Q: Who were part of the supporting cast in Awarapan?
A: The supporting cast included Shaad Randhawa, Rehan Khan,
Ashish Vidyarthi, Salil Acharya, Purab Kohli, Atul Parchure, and Hayat Asif.
Q: How many films had Emraan Hashmi done in a lead role by
the time Awarapan released?
A: Awarapan marked Emraan Hashmi’s 14th film in a lead role.
Q: When was the announcement teaser for Awarapan 2 released?
A: Vishesh Films unveiled the announcement teaser for Awarapan
2 on 24th March 2025.
Q: Who is directing Awarapan 2 and who is confirmed in the
lead role?
A: Awarapan 2 is directed by Mohit Suri, with Emraan Hashmi
returning in the lead role. The female lead has not yet been disclosed.
Q: What is the current status of Mohit Suri’s latest film Saiyaara?
A: Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is
performing exceptionally well at the box office.
Q: What are fans expecting from Awarapan 2 following the
success of Saiyaara?
A: With Saiyaara doing well, expectations are high that Awarapan
2 will be even bigger and more impactful than the original.
A: Awarapan 2 is scheduled to release in theatres on 3rd April 2026.
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