Updated on: 24 March, 2025 11:26 AM IST |Shweta Shah
Think of romantic scenes in Bollywood movies; one of the actors to come to mind would be Emraan Hashmi. The Jannat star has redefined kissing scenes in the Hindi film industry, thanks to his uncle, Mahesh Bhatt. It was the filmmakers idea for the actor to become Bollywood first-ever serial kisser. Apart from his incredible acting, some lesser-known facts about him will surprise you. On his 45th birthday, heres a look at five facts about Emraan Hashmi.
1. Emraan Hashmi's love story
While he may be one of the most romantic actors in Bollywood, Emraan loves to be low-key about his personal life. Did you know he married his childhood sweetheart, Parveen Shahani, after dating for six and a-half years?The two continue to have an unbreakable bond despite the actor's label as a serial kisser. They share a 13-year-old son, Ayaan Hashmi.
2. Emraan Hashmi's son
Apart from being a superstar, Emraan Hashmi is also a doted father to his 13-year-old son, Ayaan. The star kid was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, and in 2019, he was declared cancer-free.The Tiger 3 star wrote a book in 2016 on his son's journey of battling the deadly disease. He is often seen casually posing with Ayaan in front of the paparazzi.
3. Emraan Hashmi-Alia Bhatt relation
Did you know the two superstars of Bollywood are related by family? Mahesh Bhatt happens to be Emraan's uncle. This makes him and Alia Bhatt cousins.The two have never shared the screen or appeared in events together. However, Emraan never misses a chance to praise his cousin.
4. An adorable nickname
While he is the superstar Emraan Hashmi to many, his family and loved ones fondly call him Emmi. Born to a Muslim father and a Catholic mother, the actor was always his family's favorite child.
5. Assistant director for Raaz
Did you know, the birthday boy assisted his uncle, Mahesh Bhatt, in the first installment of the horror-drama Raaz? The 2002 release featured Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea in the lead.Emraan Hashmi went on to feature in the second and third parts of the popular horror franchise titled Raaz: The Mystery Continues and Raaz 3: The Third Dimension.
