MUMBAI : Emraan Hashmi, who has been one of the most renowned stars in Bollywood, has created a legacy for himself since his debut. Be it romance, horror or thrillers, the actor has set a trend in every genre, establishing him as the OG of Bollywood. On his birthday, here’s taking a dive into some of his most popular films, which have become classics over the years:

Murder & Murder 2

If we're talking about Emraan, we cannot not mention ‘Murder’ and ‘Murder 2’. If ‘Murder’ was a thriller of a kind, ‘Murder 2’ took the genre a notch up by adding horror to the mix. But what binds the two is Emraan and his spectacular act. The films were a breath of fresh air for audience who love murder mysteries and thrillers. Trust us, this franchise has a fan base of its own, thanks to Emraan's acting prowess. 

Gangster: A Love Story

Amid performances of Kangana Ranaut and Shiney Ahuja, Emraan held his own stance and shined, proving that no matter what, he's unmissable on screen. 

Shanghai

‘Shanghai’ emerged as one of the critically acclaimed characters of Emraan where he shined not only for his performance but also his look. This movie proved that Emraan is not just another commercially hit actor, he can also rock roles with substance.

The Dirty Picture

Emraan took the bar of the film to a new level with acting chops making it an iconic addition to his filmography. This movie is proof that Emraan can shine irrespective of the length of his role.

Jannat

With ‘Jannat’, the actor redefined love and created a magical spell around the audience with this film. It is not unknown that the film has dished out one of the most iconic proposal scenes and has delighted the audience with chartbuster songs! 

Beyond the above-mentioned performances, Emraan Hashmi continued to spread his charm in a plethora of mind-blowing films such as ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’, ‘Tiger 3’, ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’ and many more. He also received immense praise and appreciation for his look and performance in the recently released 'Ae Watan Mere Watan', making it another highlight of his career. Now, he is gearing up for the release of his upcoming films ‘OG’, ‘Goodachari 2’ and 'Ground Zero'.