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Emraan Hashmi Promises Romance in 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web' Crime Thriller

Emraan Hashmi attended the Mumbai trailer launch for his upcoming Netflix series 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web'. The actor playfully confirmed the crime thriller will include a love story, joking about his on-screen romantic image. The series follows a team of officers tracking smugglers using secret international routes, with Sharad Kelkar playing a smuggling kingpin. The show is set to begin streaming on January 14.

Key Points: Emraan Hashmi on Love Story in 'Taskaree' Web Series

  • Crime thriller about smuggling networks
  • Hashmi hints at romantic subplot
  • Features Sharad Kelkar as kingpin
  • Streams on Netflix from January 14
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Emraan Hashmi says "Main rahoon aur love story na ho..." as he promises romance in 'Taskaree: The Smuggler'

Emraan Hashmi hints at romance in the crime thriller 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web' at its trailer launch. Series streams on Netflix Jan 14.

Emraan Hashmi says "Main rahoon aur love story na ho..." as he promises romance in 'Taskaree: The Smuggler'
"Main rahoon aur love story na ho - Emraan Hashmi"

Mumbai, January 7

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi attended the trailer launch of his upcoming web series 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web' at a star-studded event in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The series is a crime thriller that delves into the world of smuggling and the secret routes used across different countries.

During the trailer launch, Emraan spoke to the media and shared some light-hearted moments from the series. When asked whether the show includes a love story alongside its action and thrills, the actor responded in a playful tone and hinted at some romance in the story.

He said, "Do khubsurat ladkiyan hain iss [series mein]... Of course, love story milegi (There are two beautiful girls in this [series]... of course, there will be a love story)."

He further joked about his on-screen image, adding, "Main rahoon aur love story na ho (I'm there, and there is no love story!!!)."

The launch event was attended by several cast and crew members, including Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, and Zoya Afroz. Director Anurag Sinha and showrunner Neeraj Pandey were also present at the event.

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web follows a team of officers who track smugglers moving goods through secret routes across cities like Al-Dera, Addis Ababa, Milan, and Bangkok. According to a press release, the story will focus on how the team works under constant pressure, where even a small mistake can ruin weeks of effort. Sharad Kelkar plays the role of the smuggling kingpin, Bada Chaudhary, who runs a vast network using fake papers, lies, and hidden paths.

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web will start streaming on Netflix from January 14.

- ANI

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Priya S
Haha, his comment is so true! "Main rahoon aur love story na ho" – it's almost his brand now. But honestly, I'm more excited about the plot. Smuggling routes across Al-Dera, Addis Ababa... sounds very international and slick. Hope the writing is as sharp as the premise.
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Sarah B
The cast looks fantastic! Sharad Kelkar as a kingpin named Bada Chaudhary is perfect casting. And Amruta Khanvilkar is such a talented actress. This seems like a proper, high-stakes thriller. Hope it focuses more on the cat-and-mouse chase than forced romantic subplots.
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Vikram M
With all due respect to the team, I'm a bit tired of the "smuggling kingpin" trope in Indian web series. We've seen it in 'Sacred Games', 'Family Man', and others. I hope 'Taskaree' brings something genuinely new to the table in terms of storytelling and character depth, not just glamorous locations.
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Rohit P
Netflix India is finally investing in proper thrillers. The scale sounds big. Just hoping the VFX and production quality match the international shows we compare it to. Emraan Hashmi needs a solid hit on OTT, and this could be it. All the best to the team!
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Nisha Z
As a fan of procedural dramas, the detail about working under pressure where a small mistake ruins weeks of effort sounds very promising. It's about the process, not just the glamour. Fingers crossed it's more 'Narcos' and less typical Bollywood masala. Weekend binge sorted! ☕

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