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Esha Gupta Celebrates 14 Years of Bollywood Debut ‘Jannat 2’

Esha Gupta marked 14 years of her debut film 'Jannat 2' on May 4 with a nostalgic Instagram post. The 2012 film, a sequel to 'Jannat', starred Emraan Hashmi and Randeep Hooda and earned Esha a Filmfare nomination. She recently attended the International Film Festival Delhi 2026, where she discussed the female gaze in cinema. Esha emphasized the importance of amplifying women's voices in storytelling.

Key Points: Esha Gupta Marks 14 Years of ‘Jannat 2’

  • Esha Gupta celebrates 14 years of her debut film 'Jannat 2'
  • The film starred Emraan Hashmi and Randeep Hooda
  • Esha earned a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut
  • She spoke about the female gaze at IFFD 2026
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Esha Gupta celebrates 14 years of her debut film 'Jannat 2', says "when this beautiful dream became true"

Esha Gupta celebrates 14 years of her debut film 'Jannat 2', starring Emraan Hashmi. She reflects on her journey and discusses the female gaze at IFFD 2026.

"JANNAT2. May 4th, 14 years, to when this beautiful dream became true. - Esha Gupta"

Mumbai, May 4

Actor Esha Gupta has marked a special milestone, celebrating 14 years of her 2012 film 'Jannat 2', featuring Emraan Hashmi in the lead.

In an Instagram post, Esha shared the film's poster and revisited the film, further expressing gratitude.

"JANNAT2. May 4th, 14 years, to when this beautiful dream became true. To all the incredible people who I owe it all," she wrote.

A sequel to Emraan Hashmi's original 'Jannat' movie, the second instalment was directed by Kunal Deshmukh.

Featuring Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, and Randeep Hooda in the lead roles, the film follows a Delhi arms dealer Sonu Dilli (Hashmi), who finds himself in a fix when he agrees to help the cop Pratap Raghuvanshi (Hooda) in bringing down the city's corrupt gun trade.

Esha Gupta, who made her Bollywood debut with 'Jannat 2', even earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

Following her debut in 2012, Esha Gupta went on to feature in a number of films, including 'Raaz 3D', 'Humshakals' and 'Rustom'. Esha has also been a part of music videos like 'Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon', 'Ishq Mera', and 'Maniac'.

Esha Gupta recently attended the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026.

Speaking at the festival, Esha shared her thoughts on the growing influence of the female gaze in modern storytelling. She expressed that women have always had a pivotal role in shaping cinema, adding that the concept of the female gaze has existed since the beginning of time.

"Female gaze started when the earth was made," Esha said, adding, "Without women, there wouldn't have been any reproduction or continuity. It's incredible that the IFFD is focusing on this theme because it celebrates the very core of what women bring to cinema."

The actress also highlighted the need to amplify the voices of female storytellers and creators, stressing the importance of offering them a platform to tell their stories from a unique perspective.

"It's important that women are recognised for their contributions, and I believe festivals like IFFD are the perfect platform to celebrate and encourage their storytelling," she added.

- ANI

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Michael C
Happy 14 years to Jannat 2! While Esha's debut was memorable, I feel her recent comments about the 'female gaze' being present since time immemorial might oversimplify a complex issue. Yes, women have always been integral to cinema and life, but the historical marginalization of female perspectives in storytelling is real. Still, it's great to see her using platforms like IFFD to advocate for women storytellers - that's a positive step forward.
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Priya S
Jannat 2 will always have a special place in my heart! 💖 That film was a turning point for Emraan's career too. Esha's journey from debut to now has been quite something - from Bollywood films to music videos like 'Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon' which was an absolute banger. Also, her take on female gaze at IFFD is spot on - women have always been the backbone of society and cinema. So proud of her growth as an artiste! 🙌
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Karan T
Honestly, Jannat 2 was a decent film but nothing exceptional - typical masala flick with a predictable plot. Esha's acting was okay for a debut but let's not pretend she was some revelation. And that 'female gaze started when earth was made' comment? Sounds more like a hashtag than deep insight. Still, respect to her for surviving 14 years in this industry - Bollywood isn't easy for anyone. Hope she gets more substantial roles now.
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Emma D
14 years is quite the milestone! 🎂 I remember watching Jannat 2 on DVD with friends - the songs were the real highlight. 'Tera Deedar Hua' still comes on my playlist sometimes. Esha has had an interesting career trajectory - from Bollywood to music videos and now at film festivals talking about important themes like the female gaze. She seems to have evolved as a person and artist. Wishing her continued success!

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