Shriya Saran says she wasn’t invited to award shows despite nominations after Awarapan's
Filmmaker Mohit Suri’s 2007 film Awarapan, starring Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran and Mrinalini Sharma, underperformed at the box office upon release but eventually developed a cult following. Now, almost two decades later, its sequel is set to hit theatres. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Shriya…
Now, almost two decades later, its sequel is set to hit theatres. In an interview with Pinkvilla, Shriya recalled being disheartened by the film’s initial box office performance and revealed that she was not even invited to some award shows despite the film receiving.
Starring Emraan Hashmi, Mrinalini Sharma and Shriya Saran, the film follows Shivam Pandit, a troubled gangster whose life begins to change when he is asked to keep watch over a Pakistani woman, Aaliyah. Although Awarapan did not perform strongly at the box office upon.
What Happened
Its music, particularly songs such as Toh Phir Aao, Tera Mera Rishta and Mahiya, became popular and contributed to the film’s lasting appeal. Starring Emraan Hashmi, Mrinalini Sharma and Shriya Saran, the film follows Shivam Pandit, a troubled gangster whose life begins.
Filmmaker Mohit Suri’s 2007 film Awarapan, starring Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran and Mrinalini Sharma, underperformed at the box office upon release but eventually developed a cult following.
Awarapan is a 2007 Hindi romantic action drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt.
Awarapan is a 2007 Hindi romantic action drama directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt.
Key Details
The film is scheduled to release in theatres on August 14 and will clash with Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947.
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, Awarapan 2 stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in lead roles.
Almost two decades later, the film’s sequel is set to release in theatres.
Its music, particularly songs such as Toh Phir Aao, Tera Mera Rishta and Mahiya, became popular and contributed to the film’s lasting appeal.
Why It Matters
Although Awarapan did not perform strongly at the box office upon release, it developed a loyal following over the years.
What Reports Say
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