Bollywood’s favorite rebel star Emraan Hashmi has taken over the internet once again—but this time, not for his iconic songs or his “serial kisser” image. Instead, a viral dialogue from Aryan Khan’s OTT debut series Bads of Bollywood has turned him into a trending sensation all over again. And Emraan, in true Hashmi fashion, is taking it all with a smile and a witty comeback.
In the hit Netflix series, Raghav Juyal plays a die-hard fan of Emraan and delivers the now-famous line that broke social media: “Akkha Bollywood ek taraf, Emraan Hashmi ek taraf.” The moment, paired with a nostalgic rendition of “Kaho Na Kaho,” hit fans right in the feels—celebrating the actor’s legacy with a perfect mix of humor and admiration. Soon after, memes, reels, and fan edits flooded timelines, proving that Emraan’s charm still rules Bollywood hearts.
When asked about the craze at the trailer launch of his upcoming courtroom drama Haq, Emraan laughed and said, “We knew the dialogue had the potential to go viral, but the response has been beyond anything we imagined. Earlier, people used to remember me for something that starts with an ‘S’—I won’t say it! Now they quote this dialogue instead. I’m just happy they remember me for the right reasons.” His self-deprecating humor earned a round of applause from the media present.
Bads of Bollywood stars Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Aanya Singh, Mona Singh, and Manoj Pahwa, among others, and paints a gritty yet glitzy portrait of the Hindi film industry. Emraan plays an actor and intimacy coach who helps a rising star, Aasmaan Singh (played by Lakshya), navigate fame and its many complications. The series has been praised for its sharp writing, strong performances, and playful jabs at the world of stardom.
As for Haq, Emraan’s next big-screen outing, it promises a shift in tone—a serious, real-life inspired courtroom drama directed by Suparn S. Varma. Co-starring Yami Gautam, the film revisits the historic Mohd Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum case and is slated for release on November 7, 2025. Between his viral resurgence and an intense upcoming role, Emraan Hashmi seems to be entering a whole new phase of his career—one where wit, depth, and nostalgia all collide beautifully.