Emraan Hashmi's Film Shoot in Haridwar Disrupted by Local Protests
Controversy Erupts on Emraan Hashmi's Film Set
The filming of Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi in Haridwar faced an unexpected halt due to a significant uproar on set. Reports indicate that local residents expressed their discontent over a signboard labeled "Cafe & Bar," which they deemed inappropriate for the sacred city known for its religious importance. The situation escalated into a heated exchange between the film crew and the locals after the sign sparked outrage.
Local Residents Object to Film Set Design
As per reports, Emraan Hashmi was not on-site during the incident. The controversy ignited when the film crew erected a faux restaurant featuring the contentious sign. This led to confrontations with the local populace, prompting security personnel and production staff to intervene and attempt to resolve the conflict.
Trouble ⚠️⚠️⚠️ A film shoot involving #EmraanHashmi in Haridwar ran into trouble after locals objected to a mock "Cafe & Bar" signboard on set. Residents argued it was inappropriate for the holy city, leading to a heated confrontation with crew members.🔴the shoot has landed… pic.twitter.com/tP5eOB6D7i
— Always Bollywood (@AlwaysBollywood) June 11, 2026
It is important to note that the sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly forbidden in Haridwar's main city and religious zones, as it is regarded as a holy pilgrimage destination. The specific project being filmed remains unclear, and Emraan's team has yet to comment on the incident. Meanwhile, footage of the altercation has ignited conversations across social media platforms.
Upcoming Projects of Emraan Hashmi
Emraan is set to appear in the sequel to his classic film, Awarapan, directed by Nitin Kakkar. Awarapan 2 features Disha Patani as the lead actress and is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 14. The filming has been completed, and the movie is currently in post-production. Additionally, Emraan is involved in Gunmaaster G9, a film that pays homage to Bollywood's masala films, co-starring Genelia D’Souza, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Singh. This film is anticipated to hit theaters on Dussehra, October 16, 2026. Emraan reunites with director Aditya Datt, known for Aashiq Banaya Apne, after two decades. In this film, he portrays a character who leads a double life as a milkman by day and a man of action by night. The soundtrack is composed by Himesh Reshammiya, who has previously collaborated with Emraan on several hit songs in the 2000s.
Most recently, Emraan appeared in Netflix’s Taskaree, where he played a customs officer, and also starred in Haq alongside Yami Gautam, making a brief cameo as an intimacy coach in Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood.