Emraan Hashmi blames Aditya Datt for his serial kisser image: 'I've been dealing with consequences'

Emraan Hashmi, Aditya Datt (Pics/Instagram)

Emraan Hashmi became synonymous with the ‘serial kisser' tag in the early 2000s, following bold romantic films like Murder and Aashiq Banaya Aapne. At the trailer launch of Gunmaaster G9 in Pune, the actor jokingly blamed filmmaker Aditya Datt for it and said he had been dealing with the consequences. The two are reuniting after 21 years.

Emraan Hashmi on serial kisser image

Emraan recalled his collaborations with Aditya Datt on Aashiq Banaya Aapne and Dil Diya Hai. Talking about the films, the actor joked, "These were the films that, whenever they aired on TV, parents would decide it was time to send their children to bed." Referring to Datt, he added, "This is all thanks to him (Aditya Datt). I've been dealing with the consequences for 20 years."

Speaking of their reunion after 21 years, Hashmi said, "I think when we wanted to collaborate again, there were several stories we discussed. But we were clear that whenever we came together for a film, it should be a celebration of cinema, something we would enjoy watching as fans when we go to the theatre."

"I feel Gunmaaster G9 has come together really well. It is the kind of commercial film where, once you enter the theatre, you get completely absorbed in its world. You will be entertained throughout. This is a big film, and it is meant to be enjoyed on the big screen," he added.

About Gunmaaster G9

Pune got a taste of the firepower of Gunmaaster G9 on Wednesday as Emraan Hashmi, Genelia Deshmukh, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Singh, director Aditya Datt and producer Deepak Mukut came together for the film's grand trailer launch. With gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, romance and music at the heart of the entertainer, the trailer gives audiences a glimpse of Hashmi in an action avatar that marks a distinct departure from his earlier roles.

For Hashmi, the film was an opportunity to take on a challenge he had not explored in this way before. The actor underwent an intensive preparation period, working on martial arts, gun shooting and the physical demands of the action sequences.

The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Singh, and is helmed by Aditya Datt and bankrolled by Deepak Mukut.